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PorvairCHIX:PRVL +3.79%92 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.88 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 12.98. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PRVL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Industrial Products companies, Porvair ranks better than 61.06% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Porvair's enterprise value is £404.1 Mil.
Porvair's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £34.0 Mil. Therefore, Porvair's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for Porvair's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:PRVl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.14 Med: 12.98 Max: 19.72
Current: 11.88
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Porvair was 19.72. The lowest was 9.14. And the median was 12.98.
CHIX:PRVl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 61.06% of 2473
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.87
vs CHIX:PRVl: 11.88
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Porvair (CHIX:PRVl) 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.
Porvair's share price for today is £8.77.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Porvair's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £0.404.
* 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 Porvair'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:PRVL vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Porvair'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.
Porvair EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Porvair's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Porvair's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Porvair's current Enterprise Value is £404.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Porvair's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £34.0 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.
Porvair (CHIX:PRVL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.88 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Porvair. This is near median its historical median of 12.98. Over the past decade, Porvair's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.14 to 19.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Porvair ranks #963 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Porvair's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Porvair's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.88 is near median its 10-year median of 12.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.14 to a high of 19.72. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.87. Porvair's value of 11.88 is 25.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Porvair ranks #963 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Porvair has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Porvair's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Porvair ranks #963 out of 2473 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Porvair in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.87. Porvair's value of 11.88 is 25.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Porvair's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.14 to 19.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.98 vs. the industry median of 15.87, Porvair 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.87, based on 2,473 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. Porvair's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.88 is 25.1% 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 Porvair. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Porvair's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Porvair stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Porvair (CHIX:PRVL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.62, compared to a current price of £8.77 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.98 and 25.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 15.87. Porvair's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 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 Porvair (CHIX:PRVL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.88 as of Jul. 17, 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 Porvair (CHIX:PRVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Porvair stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £8.77 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £7.62.
GuruFocus considers Porvair to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PRVL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.88 (near median its 10-year median of 12.98)
GF Value™: £7.62 vs. price of £8.77 (15.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.1% below the Industrial Products median (#963 of 2473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:PRVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Porvair PLC is an environmental treatment control company. It develops filtration solutions to be used by various types of industries. The company caters to its clients through three divisions: Aerospace and Industrial, Laboratory, and Metal Melt Quality. The Aerospace and Industrial Division is a key revenue generator, principally serving the aviation, energy, and industrial markets. Laboratory Division principally serving the bioscience and environmental laboratory instrument and consumables market. Metal Melt Quality Division principally serves the world aluminium, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), iron foundry, and superalloys markets. The company generates the majority of its manufacturing revenue from sales in the United States.
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