Helical (CHIX:HLCLL) EV-to-EBITDA: 29.33 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 178% Above Median

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CHIX:HLCLL Helical PLC CHIX:HLCLL
64 GF Score
Price £2.02
GF Value £1.79
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Helical EV-to-EBITDA?

Helical CHIX:HLCLL -1.46% 64 EV-to-EBITDA is 29.33 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 178% above its 10-year median of 10.56. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HLCLL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,384 Real Estate companies, Helical ranks worse than 82.23% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Helical's enterprise value is £375.89 Mil. Helical's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £12.81 Mil. Therefore, Helical's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 29.33.

The historical rank and industry rank for Helical's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:HLCLl' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.99   Med: 10.56   Max: 30.18
Current: 29.24

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Helical was 30.18. The lowest was -10.99. And the median was 10.56.

CHIX:HLCLl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
82.23% of 1384 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.52 vs CHIX:HLCLl: 29.24

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-02), Helical's stock price is £2.02. Helical's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.049. Therefore, Helical's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 41.22.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Helical  (CHIX:HLCLl) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Helical's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.02/0.049
=41.22

Helical's share price for today is £2.02.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Helical's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.049.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Helical EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Helical EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Helical's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Helical EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Helical Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.96 -10.67 -2.58 9.51 28.19

Helical Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.58 0.00 9.51 0.00 28.19

CHIX:HLCLL vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Helical's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Helical EV-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Helical's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Helical's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Helical EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Helical's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=375.892/12.814
=29.33

Helical's current Enterprise Value is £375.89 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Helical's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £12.81 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 29.33 mean?
Helical (CHIX:HLCLL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 29.33 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Helical. This is 178% above median its historical median of 10.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Helical ranks #1138 out of 1384 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 82.2%.
Is Helical's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Helical's current EV-to-EBITDA of 29.33 is 178% above median its 10-year median of 10.56. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.52. Helical's value of 29.33 is 134.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helical ranks #1138 out of 1384 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Helical has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helical's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Helical ranks #1138 out of 1384 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Helical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.52. Helical's value of 29.33 is 134.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.56 vs. the industry median of 12.52, Helical has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 12.52, based on 1,384 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Helical's current EV-to-EBITDA of 29.33 is 134.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Helical. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helical's current EV-to-EBITDA is 29.33, which is 178% above median its own 10-year median of 10.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helical (CHIX:HLCLL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.79, compared to a current price of £2.02 — trading 12.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 29.33, which is 178% above median its 10-year median of 10.56 and 134.3% above the Real Estate industry median of 12.52. Helical's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Helical (CHIX:HLCLL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 29.33 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Helical (CHIX:HLCLL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helical stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £2.02 is trading 12.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.79. GuruFocus considers Helical to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HLCLL:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 29.33 (178% above median its 10-year median of 10.56)
  • GF Value™: £1.79 vs. price of £2.02 (12.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 134.3% above the Real Estate median (#1138 of 1384)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HLCLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Helical Business Description

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Address 22 Ganton Street, London, GBR, W1F 7FD
Helical PLC is a United Kingdom-based property investment and development company that operates across many sectors of the property industry. Its principal areas of business include high-yielding retail investments, central London office investments, central London office refurbishment, and development projects, regional pre-let food store developments, and retirement villages. The company operates in two segments including investment properties which are owned or leased by the Group for long-term income and for capital appreciation and development properties. It generates a majority of its revenue from Investment properties, which are owned or leased by the company for long-term income and capital appreciation.
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