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CEPSLSE:CEPS 28 EV-to-EBITDA is -25.56 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:CEPS with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,477 Construction companies, CEPS ranks worse than 67704.74% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, CEPS's enterprise value is £17.54 Mil.
CEPS's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.69 Mil. Therefore, CEPS's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -25.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for CEPS's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CEPS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.94 Med: 9.05 Max: 53.05
Current: -25.56
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of CEPS was 53.05. The lowest was -26.94. And the median was 9.05.
LSE:CEPS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1477
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.99
vs LSE:CEPS: -25.56
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 (2026-08-02), CEPS's stock price is £0.405.
CEPS's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.074. Therefore, CEPS'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).
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.
CEPS's share price for today is £0.405.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CEPS's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.074.
* 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 CEPS'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.
LSE:CEPS vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, CEPS'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.
CEPS EV-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, CEPS's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CEPS's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
CEPS's current Enterprise Value is £17.54 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CEPS's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.69 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.
CEPS (LSE:CEPS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -25.56 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 CEPS. According to the industry distribution chart, CEPS ranks #999999 out of 1477 companies in the Construction industry.
Is CEPS's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
CEPS's current EV-to-EBITDA is -25.56. Based on the distribution chart, CEPS ranks #999999 out of 1477 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CEPS has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEPS's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, CEPS ranks #999999 out of 1477 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places CEPS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99. 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 8.99, based on 1,477 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. 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 CEPS. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CEPS's current EV-to-EBITDA is -25.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEPS (LSE:CEPS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.13, compared to a current price of £0.41 — trading 211.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -25.56. CEPS's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 3 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 CEPS (LSE:CEPS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -25.56 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 CEPS (LSE:CEPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.41 is trading 211.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.13.
GuruFocus considers CEPS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CEPS:
EV-to-EBITDA: -25.56
GF Value™: £0.13 vs. price of £0.41 (211.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CEPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CEPS PLC is a holding company for service and manufacturing companies, acquiring stakes in stable and steadily growing entrepreneurial companies. Its objective is to generate capital growth by aggregating the steadily growing profits from the subsidiary companies using their cash flows to repay acquisition debt. Its segments include Aford Awards, a sports trophy and engraving company; Signature Fabrics, comprising Friedman's, a convertor and distributor of specialist lycra, and Milano International (trading as Milano Pro-Sport), a designer and manufacturer of leotards; and ICA Group, comprising Hickton Quality Control, Cook Brown, Morgan Lambert and Qualitas Compliance, providers of services to the construction industry. The majority of revenue is derived from Signature Fabrics segment.
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