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Mears GroupCHIX:MERL -1.24%88 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.84 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 5.44. GuruFocus rates CHIX:MERL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 75 Personal Services companies, Mears Group ranks better than 54.67% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Mears Group's enterprise value is £586 Mil.
Mears Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £86 Mil. Therefore, Mears Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mears Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:MERl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.43 Med: 5.44 Max: 10.96
Current: 6.84
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Mears Group was 10.96. The lowest was 3.43. And the median was 5.44.
CHIX:MERl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 54.67% of 75
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 7.5
vs CHIX:MERl: 6.84
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.
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.
Mears Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Mears Group's share price for today is £4.375.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mears Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.622.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Mears 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.
CHIX:MERL vs ROL, SCI, HRB: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, Mears 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.
Mears Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mears Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mears Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Mears Group's current Enterprise Value is £586 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mears Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £86 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.
Mears Group (CHIX:MERL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.84 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Mears Group. This is 26% above median its historical median of 5.44. Over the past decade, Mears Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.43 to 10.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Mears Group ranks #34 out of 75 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Mears Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Mears Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.84 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 5.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.43 to a high of 10.96. The Personal Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.50. Mears Group's value of 6.84 is 8.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mears Group ranks #34 out of 75 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mears Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mears Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Mears Group ranks #34 out of 75 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Mears Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.50. Mears Group's value of 6.84 is 8.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Mears Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.43 to 10.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.44 vs. the industry median of 7.50, Mears Group has consistently been below 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 Personal Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Personal Services companies is 7.50, based on 75 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. Mears Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.84 is 8.8% 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 Mears Group. For the Personal Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mears Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.84, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 5.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mears Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mears Group (CHIX:MERL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.30, compared to a current price of £4.38 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.84, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 5.44 and 8.8% below the Personal Services industry median of 7.50. Mears Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 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 Mears Group (CHIX:MERL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.84 as of Aug. 13, 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 Mears Group (CHIX:MERL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mears Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £4.38 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.30.
GuruFocus considers Mears Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:MERL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.84 (26% above median its 10-year median of 5.44)
GF Value™: £4.30 vs. price of £4.38 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.8% below the Personal Services median (#34 of 75)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:MERL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mears Group PLC is a UK-based company engaged in providing social housing repairs and maintenance. The company provides services consisting of full housing management solutions, provision of a range of outsourced services to the public and private sectors, repairs, maintenance, turnkey solutions for energy efficiency, development of new homes, and home improvements.
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