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SIGCHIX:SHIL -1.18% EV-to-EBITDA is 8.61 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 7.94. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 141 Industrial Distribution companies, SIG ranks better than 51.77% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SIG's enterprise value is £617 Mil.
SIG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £72 Mil. Therefore, SIG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.61.
The historical rank and industry rank for SIG's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SHIl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1171.95 Med: 7.94 Max: 901.89
Current: 8.61
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of SIG was 901.89. The lowest was -1171.95. And the median was 7.94.
CHIX:SHIl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 51.77% of 141
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 9.01
vs CHIX:SHIl: 8.61
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 (2026-07-29), SIG's stock price is £0.084.
SIG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.055. Therefore, SIG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
SIG (CHIX:SHIl) 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.
SIG's share price for today is £0.084.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SIG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.055.
* 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 SIG'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:SHIL vs GWW, FAST, FERG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, SIG'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.
SIG EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, SIG's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SIG's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
SIG's current Enterprise Value is £617 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SIG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £72 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.
SIG (CHIX:SHIL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.61 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SIG. This is near median its historical median of 7.94. According to the industry distribution chart, SIG ranks #68 out of 141 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is SIG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SIG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.61 is near median its 10-year median of 7.94. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01. SIG's value of 8.61 is 4.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SIG ranks #68 out of 141 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does SIG's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, SIG ranks #68 out of 141 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts SIG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01. SIG's value of 8.61 is 4.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.94 vs. the industry median of 9.01, SIG 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 Distribution company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 9.01, based on 141 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. SIG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.61 is 4.4% 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 SIG. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SIG's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.61, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SIG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SIG (CHIX:SHIL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.23, compared to a current price of £0.08 — trading 63.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.61, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.94 and 4.4% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 9.01. 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 SIG (CHIX:SHIL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.61 as of Jul. 29, 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.
SIG PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that distributes specialized building materials. The company operates in two segments: interiors, which supplies insulation and interior products and solutions to the construction industry; and exteriors, which supplies roofing materials to small and medium-sized construction businesses. The company operates internationally in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Benelux, Poland and Ireland.
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