Christie Group (LSE:CTG) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.43 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — Near Median

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LSE:CTG Christie Group PLC LSE:CTG
73 GF Score
Price £1.53
GF Value £1.34
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Christie Group EV-to-EBITDA?

Christie Group LSE:CTG 73 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.43 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 4.89. GuruFocus rates LSE:CTG with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Business Services companies, Christie Group ranks better than 75.61% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Christie Group's enterprise value is £39.16 Mil. Christie Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £8.84 Mil. Therefore, Christie Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.43.

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

LSE:CTG' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1885.17   Med: 4.89   Max: 14.41
Current: 4.43

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Christie Group was 14.41. The lowest was -1885.17. And the median was 4.89.

LSE:CTG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
75.61% of 902 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.705 vs LSE:CTG: 4.43

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), Christie Group's stock price is £1.525. Christie Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.050. Therefore, Christie Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 30.50.

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


Christie Group  (LSE:CTG) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.525/0.050
=30.50

Christie Group's share price for today is £1.525.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Christie Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.050.

* 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?


Christie Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Christie Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Christie 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.

Christie Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Christie Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Christie Group Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:CTG vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Christie 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.


Christie Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Christie Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Christie Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=39.160/8.841
=4.43

Christie Group's current Enterprise Value is £39.16 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Christie Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £8.84 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 4.43 mean?
Christie Group (LSE:CTG) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.43 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 Christie Group. This is near median its historical median of 4.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Christie Group ranks #220 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Christie Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Christie Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.43 is near median its 10-year median of 4.89. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71. Christie Group's value of 4.43 is 42.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Christie Group ranks #220 out of 902 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Christie Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Christie Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Christie Group ranks #220 out of 902 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Christie Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71. Christie Group's value of 4.43 is 42.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.89 vs. the industry median of 7.71, Christie 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.71, based on 902 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. Christie Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.43 is 42.5% 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 Christie Group. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Christie Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Christie Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Christie Group (LSE:CTG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.34, compared to a current price of £1.53 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.89 and 42.5% below the Business Services industry median of 7.71. Christie Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Christie Group (LSE:CTG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.43 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 Christie Group (LSE:CTG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Christie Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.53 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.34. GuruFocus considers Christie Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CTG:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.43 (near median its 10-year median of 4.89)
  • GF Value™: £1.34 vs. price of £1.53 (13.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.5% below the Business Services median (#220 of 902)

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


Christie Group Business Description

Address 6 Carmelite Street, Whitefriars House, London, GBR, EC4Y 0BS
Christie Group PLC fall into two divisions - Professional & Financial Services and Stock & Inventory Systems & Services. Professional & Financial Services principally covers business valuation, consultancy & agency, business mortgages & insurance services and business appraisal. Stock & Inventory Systems & Services covers stock audit & counting, consultancy, compliance and hospitality. The Group operating segments are defined as Professional & Financial Services, Stock & Inventory Systems & Services and Other, notably central service companies. The company's brands Christie & Co, Christie finance, Christie Insurance, Pinders, and Venners.
73GF Score

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