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CohortLSE:CHRT -1.88%94 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.00 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 11.60. GuruFocus rates LSE:CHRT with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of £12.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 267 Aerospace & Defense companies, Cohort ranks better than 74.16% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cohort's enterprise value is £630.2 Mil.
Cohort's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £48.5 Mil. Therefore, Cohort's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cohort's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CHRT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.71 Med: 11.6 Max: 19.58
Current: 13
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cohort was 19.58. The lowest was 7.71. And the median was 11.60.
LSE:CHRT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 74.16% of 267
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 23.35
vs LSE:CHRT: 13.00
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 (2026-08-13), Cohort's stock price is £13.56.
Cohort's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.513. Therefore, Cohort's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 26.43.
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.
Cohort's share price for today is £13.56.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cohort's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.513.
* 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 Cohort'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:CHRT vs SPCX, GE, RTX: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Cohort'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.
Cohort EV-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Cohort's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cohort's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Cohort's current Enterprise Value is £630.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cohort's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £48.5 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.
Cohort (LSE:CHRT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.00 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cohort. This is 12% above median its historical median of 11.60. Over the past decade, Cohort's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.71 to 19.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Cohort ranks #69 out of 267 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is Cohort's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cohort's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.00 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 11.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.71 to a high of 19.58. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 23.35. Cohort's value of 13.00 is 44.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cohort ranks #69 out of 267 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cohort has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cohort's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Cohort ranks #69 out of 267 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Cohort in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 23.35. Cohort's value of 13.00 is 44.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Cohort's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.71 to 19.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.60 vs. the industry median of 23.35, Cohort 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 23.35, based on 267 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. Cohort's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.00 is 44.3% 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 Cohort. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cohort's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.00, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 11.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cohort stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohort (LSE:CHRT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £12.04, compared to a current price of £13.56 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.00, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 11.60 and 44.3% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 23.35. Cohort's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 7 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 Cohort (LSE:CHRT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.00 as of Aug. 13, 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 Cohort (LSE:CHRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohort stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £13.56 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £12.04.
GuruFocus considers Cohort to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CHRT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.00 (12% above median its 10-year median of 11.60)
GF Value™: £12.04 vs. price of £13.56 (12.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.3% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#69 of 267)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CHRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cohort PLC is the parent company of seven businesses that provide services and products for customers in the defence, security, and related sectors in the United Kingdom and international markets. Its businesses include Chess, EID, ELAC Sonar, EM Solutions, MASS, MCL and SEA. The company has operations in UK, Portugal, Australia and Canada.
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