CT Automotive Group (LSE:CTA) EV-to-EBITDA: 3.49 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 27% Above Median

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LSE:CTA CT Automotive Group PLC LSE:CTA
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What is CT Automotive Group EV-to-EBITDA?

CT Automotive Group LSE:CTA -2.60% 47 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.49 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 2.74. GuruFocus rates LSE:CTA with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,154 Vehicles & Parts companies, CT Automotive Group ranks better than 85.53% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, CT Automotive Group's enterprise value is £37.52 Mil. CT Automotive Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £10.76 Mil. Therefore, CT Automotive Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.49.

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

LSE:CTA' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -143.44   Med: 2.74   Max: 5.91
Current: 3.48

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of CT Automotive Group was 5.91. The lowest was -143.44. And the median was 2.74.

LSE:CTA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
85.53% of 1154 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 9.575 vs LSE:CTA: 3.48

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 (2026-08-19), CT Automotive Group's stock price is £0.375. CT Automotive Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.081. Therefore, CT Automotive Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 4.63.

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


CT Automotive Group  (LSE:CTA) 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.

CT Automotive Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.375/0.081
=4.63

CT Automotive Group's share price for today is £0.375.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CT Automotive Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.081.

* 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?


CT Automotive Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CT Automotive Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CT Automotive 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.

CT Automotive Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

CT Automotive Group Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -48.50 -7.64 5.59 3.71 2.79

CT Automotive Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.59 0.00 3.71 0.00 2.79

LSE:CTA vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, CT Automotive 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.


CT Automotive Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CT Automotive Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CT Automotive Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

CT Automotive Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=37.522/10.764
=3.49

CT Automotive Group's current Enterprise Value is £37.52 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CT Automotive Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £10.76 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 3.49 mean?
CT Automotive Group (LSE:CTA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.49 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CT Automotive Group. This is 27% above median its historical median of 2.74. According to the industry distribution chart, CT Automotive Group ranks #167 out of 1154 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is CT Automotive Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
CT Automotive Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.49 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 2.74. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.58. CT Automotive Group's value of 3.49 is 63.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CT Automotive Group ranks #167 out of 1154 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CT Automotive Group has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CT Automotive Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CT Automotive Group ranks #167 out of 1154 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places CT Automotive Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.58. CT Automotive Group's value of 3.49 is 63.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.74 vs. the industry median of 9.58, CT Automotive 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 9.58, based on 1,154 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. CT Automotive Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.49 is 63.6% 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 CT Automotive Group. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CT Automotive Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.49, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CT Automotive Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CT Automotive Group (LSE:CTA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.34, compared to a current price of £0.38 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.49, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 2.74 and 63.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 9.58. CT Automotive Group's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 CT Automotive Group (LSE:CTA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.49 as of Aug. 19, 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 CT Automotive Group (LSE:CTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CT Automotive Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.38 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.34. GuruFocus considers CT Automotive Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CTA:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 3.49 (27% above median its 10-year median of 2.74)
  • GF Value™: £0.34 vs. price of £0.38 (10.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#167 of 1154)

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


CT Automotive Group Business Description

Address Western Road, 1000 Lakeside North Harbour, Portsmouth, Hampshire, GBR, PO6 3EN
CT Automotive Group PLC technologically-led manufacturer of bespoke automotive interior finishes and kinematic components, mainly produced through polymer moulding processes and with precision finishing techniques such as chrome plating, wrapped assemblies and complex sub-assembly. The group has two segments Tooling - Design, development and sale of tooling for the automotive industry; and Production - Manufacturing and distributing serial production of interior parts for the automotive industry. The company generates majority of revenue from Production segment.
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