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James HalsteadJMHSF 69 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 16.27. GuruFocus rates JMHSF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.72 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,481 Construction companies, James Halstead ranks better than 55.84% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, James Halstead's enterprise value is $625.2 Mil.
James Halstead's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $80.4 Mil. Therefore, James Halstead's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for James Halstead's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JMHSF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.74 Med: 16.27 Max: 21.57
Current: 7.94
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of James Halstead was 21.57. The lowest was 6.74. And the median was 16.27.
JMHSF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 55.84% of 1481
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 9.05
vs JMHSF: 7.94
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).
James Halstead (OTCPK:JMHSF) 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.
James Halstead's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
James Halstead's share price for today is $1.684.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. James Halstead's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.123.
* 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 James Halstead'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.
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, James Halstead'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.
James Halstead EV-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, James Halstead's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Halstead's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
James Halstead's current Enterprise Value is $625.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. James Halstead's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $80.4 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.
James Halstead (JMHSF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.78 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on James Halstead. This is 52% below median its historical median of 16.27. Over the past decade, James Halstead's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.74 to 21.57. According to the industry distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #654 out of 1481 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is James Halstead's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
James Halstead's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.78 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 16.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.74 to a high of 21.57. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.05. James Halstead's value of 7.78 is 14% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #654 out of 1481 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, James Halstead has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James Halstead's EV-to-EBITDA compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, James Halstead ranks #654 out of 1481 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts James Halstead in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.05. James Halstead's value of 7.78 is 14% below this benchmark. Historically, James Halstead's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.74 to 21.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.27 vs. the industry median of 9.05, James Halstead 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 9.05, based on 1,481 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. James Halstead's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.78 is 14% 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 James Halstead. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Halstead's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 16.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is James Halstead stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James Halstead (JMHSF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.72, compared to a current price of $1.68 — trading 78.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 16.27 and 14% below the Construction industry median of 9.05. James Halstead's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 James Halstead (JMHSF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.78 as of Jul. 20, 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 James Halstead (JMHSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, James Halstead stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.68 is trading 78.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.72.
GuruFocus considers James Halstead to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JMHSF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.78 (52% below median its 10-year median of 16.27)
GF Value™: $7.72 vs. price of $1.68 (78.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14% below the Construction median (#654 of 1481)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JMHSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
James Halstead PLC manufactures commercial, contract, and consumer flooring. The flooring is used in offices, retail shops, factories, clinics, hospitals, schools, hotels, cinemas, restaurants, and airports. The firm's portfolio of brands includes Polyflor, Polysafe, Expona, Performa, Saarfloor Systems, Megastrong, Camaro, Colonia, Kudos, Expona Domestic, Voyager, Forest fx, Cavalio, and Arai. Arai is a helmet manufacturer focused on motorsports. Its geographic segments include the United Kingdom; Europe and Scandinavia; Australasia and Asia; and the Rest of the World.
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