Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.27 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 51% Below Median

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LSE:APTD Aptitude Software Group PLC LSE:APTD
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Price £2.19
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Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Aptitude Software Group EV-to-EBITDA?

Aptitude Software Group LSE:APTD +3.30% 60 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.27 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 19.03. GuruFocus rates LSE:APTD with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,958 Software companies, Aptitude Software Group ranks better than 57.76% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Aptitude Software Group's enterprise value is £95.99 Mil. Aptitude Software Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £10.35 Mil. Therefore, Aptitude Software Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aptitude Software Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:APTD' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.27   Med: 19.03   Max: 34.79
Current: 9.27

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Aptitude Software Group was 34.79. The lowest was 9.27. And the median was 19.03.

LSE:APTD's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
57.76% of 1958 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.565 vs LSE:APTD: 9.27

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 (2026-08-15), Aptitude Software Group's stock price is £2.19. Aptitude Software Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.073. Therefore, Aptitude Software Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 30.00.

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


Aptitude Software Group  (LSE:APTD) 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.

Aptitude Software Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.19/0.073
=30.00

Aptitude Software Group's share price for today is £2.19.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Aptitude Software Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.073.

* 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?


Aptitude Software Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Aptitude Software Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aptitude Software Group'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.

Aptitude Software Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Aptitude Software Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Aptitude Software Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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LSE:APTD vs QH, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Aptitude Software Group'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.


Aptitude Software Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Aptitude Software Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aptitude Software Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Aptitude Software Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Aptitude Software Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=95.989/10.352
=9.27

Aptitude Software Group's current Enterprise Value is £95.99 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Aptitude Software Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £10.35 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 9.27 mean?
Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.27 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 Aptitude Software Group. This is 51% below median its historical median of 19.03. Over the past decade, Aptitude Software Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.27 to 34.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Aptitude Software Group ranks #827 out of 1958 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Aptitude Software Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Aptitude Software Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.27 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 19.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.27 to a high of 34.79. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.57. Aptitude Software Group's value of 9.27 is 12.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aptitude Software Group ranks #827 out of 1958 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aptitude Software Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aptitude Software Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Aptitude Software Group ranks #827 out of 1958 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Aptitude Software Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.57. Aptitude Software Group's value of 9.27 is 12.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Aptitude Software Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.27 to 34.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.03 vs. the industry median of 10.57, Aptitude Software Group 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.57, based on 1,958 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. Aptitude Software Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.27 is 12.3% 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 Aptitude Software Group. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aptitude Software Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.27, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 19.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aptitude Software Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.83, compared to a current price of £2.19 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.27, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 19.03 and 12.3% below the Software industry median of 10.57. Aptitude Software Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.27 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 Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aptitude Software Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.19 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.83. GuruFocus considers Aptitude Software Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:APTD:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.27 (51% below median its 10-year median of 19.03)
  • GF Value™: £2.83 vs. price of £2.19 (22.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.3% below the Software median (#827 of 1958)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:APTD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aptitude Software Group Business Description

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Aptitude Software Group PLC is engaged in the provision of IT services and solutions, including software-based activity. It operates its business through the Aptitude Software Segment. Its Aptitude Software business provides a series of specialized financial management software applications, and the majority of the revenue is derived from software licenses, software subscription fees, maintenance, support, funded development, and related consultancy. It operates in two geographic regions, the United Kingdom and the Rest of the world, and the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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