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TheWorks.Co.ukCHIX:WRKSL 31 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.40 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 2.99. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WRKSL with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 948 Retail - Cyclical companies, TheWorks.Co.uk ranks better than 88.82% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, TheWorks.Co.uk's enterprise value is £126.4 Mil.
TheWorks.Co.uk's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £37.2 Mil. Therefore, TheWorks.Co.uk's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for TheWorks.Co.uk's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:WRKSl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89 Med: 2.99 Max: 11.94
Current: 3.39
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of TheWorks.Co.uk was 11.94. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 2.99.
CHIX:WRKSl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 88.82% of 948
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.89
vs CHIX:WRKSl: 3.39
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.
TheWorks.Co.uk's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
TheWorks.Co.uk's share price for today is £0.772.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. TheWorks.Co.uk's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.024.
* 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 TheWorks.Co.uk'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:WRKSL vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, TheWorks.Co.uk'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.
TheWorks.Co.uk EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, TheWorks.Co.uk's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TheWorks.Co.uk's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
TheWorks.Co.uk's current Enterprise Value is £126.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. TheWorks.Co.uk's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £37.2 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.
TheWorks.Co.uk (CHIX:WRKSL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.40 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on TheWorks.Co.uk. This is 14% above median its historical median of 2.99. Over the past decade, TheWorks.Co.uk's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.89 to 11.94. According to the industry distribution chart, TheWorks.Co.uk ranks #106 out of 948 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is TheWorks.Co.uk's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
TheWorks.Co.uk's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.40 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 11.94. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89. TheWorks.Co.uk's value of 3.40 is 61.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TheWorks.Co.uk ranks #106 out of 948 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TheWorks.Co.uk has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TheWorks.Co.uk's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, TheWorks.Co.uk ranks #106 out of 948 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places TheWorks.Co.uk in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89. TheWorks.Co.uk's value of 3.40 is 61.8% below this benchmark. Historically, TheWorks.Co.uk's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.89 to 11.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.99 vs. the industry median of 8.89, TheWorks.Co.uk 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.89, based on 948 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. TheWorks.Co.uk's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.40 is 61.8% 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 TheWorks.Co.uk. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TheWorks.Co.uk's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.40, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 2.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TheWorks.Co.uk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TheWorks.Co.uk (CHIX:WRKSL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.22, compared to a current price of £0.77 — trading 250.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.40, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.99 and 61.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.89. TheWorks.Co.uk's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 TheWorks.Co.uk (CHIX:WRKSL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.40 as of Aug. 02, 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 TheWorks.Co.uk (CHIX:WRKSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TheWorks.Co.uk stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.77 is trading 250.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.22.
GuruFocus considers TheWorks.Co.uk to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:WRKSL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 3.40 (14% above median its 10-year median of 2.99)
GF Value™: £0.22 vs. price of £0.77 (250.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#106 of 948)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:WRKSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TheWorks.Co.uk PLC is a multi-channel specialist retailers. The company's product categories include Books, Stationery, Arts and crafts, and Toys and games. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and also has a presence in EU countries. Some of the company brands include Boldmere, Brain Maze, CMYK Design Works, Corner Piece, Crawford and Black, Easter Wishes, Explore, Learn, Discover, Fun Workz, Make and Create Boutique, The Craft Place, and others. It has one operating segment with two revenue streams, in store and online.
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