Image Scan Holdings (FRA:LWN) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.73 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 31% Below Median

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What is Image Scan Holdings EV-to-EBITDA?

Image Scan Holdings FRA:LWN EV-to-EBITDA is 5.73 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 8.25. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 903 Business Services companies, Image Scan Holdings ranks better than 65.12% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Image Scan Holdings's enterprise value is €2.23 Mil. Image Scan Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.39 Mil. Therefore, Image Scan Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.73.

The historical rank and industry rank for Image Scan Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:LWN' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.81   Med: 8.25   Max: 90.92
Current: 5.65

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Image Scan Holdings was 90.92. The lowest was -13.81. And the median was 8.25.

FRA:LWN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
65.12% of 903 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.78 vs FRA:LWN: 5.65

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 (2026-07-26), Image Scan Holdings's stock price is €0.0125. Image Scan Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.002. Therefore, Image Scan Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 6.25.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Image Scan Holdings  (FRA:LWN) 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.

Image Scan Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.0125/0.002
=6.25

Image Scan Holdings's share price for today is €0.0125.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Image Scan Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.002.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Image Scan Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Image Scan Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Image Scan Holdings'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.

Image Scan Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Image Scan Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Image Scan Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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FRA:LWN vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Image Scan Holdings'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.


Image Scan Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Image Scan Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Image Scan Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.



Image Scan Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Image Scan Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2.229/0.389
=5.73

Image Scan Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €2.23 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Image Scan Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.39 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.73 mean?
Image Scan Holdings (FRA:LWN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.73 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Image Scan Holdings. This is 31% below median its historical median of 8.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Image Scan Holdings ranks #315 out of 903 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Image Scan Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Image Scan Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.73 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 8.25. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78. Image Scan Holdings' value of 5.73 is 26.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Image Scan Holdings ranks #315 out of 903 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Image Scan Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Image Scan Holdings ranks #315 out of 903 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Image Scan Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78. Image Scan Holdings' value of 5.73 is 26.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.25 vs. the industry median of 7.78, Image Scan Holdings 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 903 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. Image Scan Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.73 is 26.3% 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 Image Scan Holdings. 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. Image Scan Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.73, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 8.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Image Scan Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Image Scan Holdings (FRA:LWN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.73, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 8.25 and 26.3% below the Business Services industry median of 7.78. 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 Image Scan Holdings (FRA:LWN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.73 as of Jul. 26, 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.

Image Scan Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges IGE:UK
Address Sileby Road, 16-18 Hayhill Industrial Estate, Loughborough, Barrow-upon-Soar, Leicestershire, GBR, LE12 8LD
Image Scan Holdings PLC is principally engaged in the development and sale of portable X-ray systems for security and counter-terrorism applications. Additionally, it also manufactures industrial X-ray inspection systems. The company offers a range of portable, rapid deployment, and static security solutions to several security sectors, including government and private security organisations. It serves police, military, security services, bomb disposal teams, prisons, ports, airports, cargo handlers, freight forwarders, corporate headquarters, mail rooms, and operators of stadiums and events. The company derives revenue from the sale of its equipment. Geographically, it generates the majority of revenue from the United Kingdom.