IP Group (CHIX:IPOL) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.94 (As of Sep. 22, 2026)

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What is IP Group EV-to-EBITDA?

IP Group CHIX:IPOL +0.79% 30 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.94 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:IPOL with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 874 Asset Management companies, IP Group ranks worse than 114416.36% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, IP Group's enterprise value is £719.83 Mil. IP Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £145.70 Mil. Therefore, IP Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.94.

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

CHIX:IPOl's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 9.235
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.

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 (2026-09-22), IP Group's stock price is £0.728. IP Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.159. Therefore, IP Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 4.58.

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


IP Group  (CHIX:IPOl) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.728/0.159
=4.58

IP Group's share price for today is £0.728.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. IP Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.159.

* 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?


IP Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


IP Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IP Group'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.

IP Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

IP Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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IP Group Semi-Annual Data
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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 -1.79 -1.94 -2.95 8.66 4.21

CHIX:IPOL vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, IP Group'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.


IP Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, IP Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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IP Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=719.832/145.7
=4.94

IP Group's current Enterprise Value is £719.83 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. IP Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £145.70 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 4.94 mean?
IP Group (CHIX:IPOL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.94 as of Sep. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on IP Group. According to the industry distribution chart, IP Group ranks #999999 out of 874 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is IP Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
IP Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.94. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24. IP Group's value of 4.94 is 46.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IP Group ranks #999999 out of 874 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IP Group has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IP Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, IP Group ranks #999999 out of 874 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places IP Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24. IP Group's value of 4.94 is 46.5% below this benchmark. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 9.24, based on 874 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. IP Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.94 is 46.5% below 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 IP Group. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IP Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IP Group stock overvalued right now?
IP Group (CHIX:IPOL) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.94. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.94 and 46.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 9.24. IP Group's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 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 IP Group (CHIX:IPOL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.94 as of Sep. 22, 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.

IP Group Business Description

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IP Group PLC is an early-stage science investor supporting businesses in deeptech, life sciences, and cleantech. It helps develop intellectual property-based companies through partnerships with research universities. The group provides its portfolio companies with financial capital from outside sources or its resources. IP Group also provides companies with guidance and mentorship. The group operates in the following segments: Venture Capital investing in Healthier Future thematic area, Venture Capital investing in Tech-enriched Future thematic area, Venture Capital investing in Regenerative Future thematic area, Venture Capital investing in others, and the management of third-party funds and the provision of corporate finance advice.
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