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Speedy HireCHIX:SDYL +6.61%48 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.84 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 4.43. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SDYL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 899 Business Services companies, Speedy Hire ranks better than 63.96% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Speedy Hire's enterprise value is £366.5 Mil.
Speedy Hire's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £62.8 Mil. Therefore, Speedy Hire's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Speedy Hire's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SDYl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -58.74 Med: 4.43 Max: 7.39
Current: 5.84
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Speedy Hire was 7.39. The lowest was -58.74. And the median was 4.43.
CHIX:SDYl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 63.96% of 899
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.78
vs CHIX:SDYl: 5.84
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.
Speedy Hire's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Speedy Hire's share price for today is £0.2015.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Speedy Hire's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.057.
* 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 Speedy Hire'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:SDYL vs URI, SUNB, AER: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Speedy Hire'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.
Speedy Hire EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Speedy Hire's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Speedy Hire's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Speedy Hire's current Enterprise Value is £366.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Speedy Hire's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £62.8 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.
Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.84 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Speedy Hire. This is 32% above median its historical median of 4.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Speedy Hire ranks #324 out of 899 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 36%.
Is Speedy Hire's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Speedy Hire's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.84 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 4.43. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78. Speedy Hire's value of 5.84 is 24.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Speedy Hire ranks #324 out of 899 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Speedy Hire has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Speedy Hire's EV-to-EBITDA compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Speedy Hire ranks #324 out of 899 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Speedy Hire in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78. Speedy Hire's value of 5.84 is 24.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.43 vs. the industry median of 7.78, Speedy Hire 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.78, based on 899 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. Speedy Hire's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.84 is 24.9% 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 Speedy Hire. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Speedy Hire's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.84, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 4.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Speedy Hire stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.29, compared to a current price of £0.20 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.84, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 4.43 and 24.9% below the Business Services industry median of 7.78. Speedy Hire's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.84 as of Aug. 15, 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 Speedy Hire (CHIX:SDYL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Speedy Hire stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.20 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.29.
GuruFocus considers Speedy Hire to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SDYL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.84 (32% above median its 10-year median of 4.43)
GF Value™: £0.29 vs. price of £0.20 (30.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.9% below the Business Services median (#324 of 899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SDYL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Speedy Hire PLC is a UK-based company engaged in the provision of equipment for hire and sale and associated services to construction, infrastructure, industry, and related industries. It delivers asset management with tailored services and a continued commitment to relationship management. The company's reporting segments are; Hire, Services, UK and Ireland, and Corporate. It generates revenue from Hire and related activities followed by services provided. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom and Ireland, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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