Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) EV-to-EBITDA: 6.32 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 29% Above Median

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LSE:DSG Dillistone Group PLC LSE:DSG
39 GF Score
Price £0.12
GF Value £0.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Dillistone Group EV-to-EBITDA?

Dillistone Group LSE:DSG 39 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.32 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 4.89. GuruFocus rates LSE:DSG with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,965 Software companies, Dillistone Group ranks better than 72.11% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Dillistone Group's enterprise value is £5.62 Mil. Dillistone Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.89 Mil. Therefore, Dillistone Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.32.

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

LSE:DSG' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.03   Med: 4.89   Max: 11.63
Current: 6.32

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Dillistone Group was 11.63. The lowest was 2.03. And the median was 4.89.

LSE:DSG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
72.11% of 1965 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.46 vs LSE:DSG: 6.32

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 (2026-08-21), Dillistone Group's stock price is £0.12. Dillistone Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.015. Therefore, Dillistone Group'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).


Dillistone Group  (LSE:DSG) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.12/-0.015
=At Loss

Dillistone Group's share price for today is £0.12.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Dillistone Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.015.

* 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?


Dillistone Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Dillistone Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dillistone 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.

Dillistone Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Dillistone Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Dillistone Group Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:DSG vs QH, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Dillistone 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.


Dillistone Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

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

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


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Dillistone Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=5.621/0.889
=6.32

Dillistone Group's current Enterprise Value is £5.62 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Dillistone Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.89 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 6.32 mean?
Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.32 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Dillistone Group. This is 29% above median its historical median of 4.89. Over the past decade, Dillistone Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.03 to 11.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Dillistone Group ranks #548 out of 1965 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is Dillistone Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Dillistone Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.32 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 4.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.03 to a high of 11.63. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.46. Dillistone Group's value of 6.32 is 39.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dillistone Group ranks #548 out of 1965 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dillistone Group has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dillistone Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Dillistone Group ranks #548 out of 1965 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Dillistone Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.46. Dillistone Group's value of 6.32 is 39.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Dillistone Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.03 to 11.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.89 vs. the industry median of 10.46, Dillistone 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 10.46, based on 1,965 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. Dillistone Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.32 is 39.6% 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 Dillistone Group. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dillistone Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.32, which is 29% above 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 Dillistone Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.08, compared to a current price of £0.12 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.32, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 4.89 and 39.6% below the Software industry median of 10.46. Dillistone Group's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.32 as of Aug. 21, 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 Dillistone Group (LSE:DSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dillistone Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.12 is trading 50% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.08. GuruFocus considers Dillistone Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DSG:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 6.32 (29% above median its 10-year median of 4.89)
  • GF Value™: £0.08 vs. price of £0.12 (50% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.6% below the Software median (#548 of 1965)

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


Dillistone Group Business Description

Address 9 Cedarwood, Crockford Lane, Chineham Business Park, Basingstoke, GBR, RG24 8WD
Dillistone Group PLC is engaged in the development and distribution of recruitment software solutions and associated consultancy and support. The Group provides software and services that enable recruitment firms and in-house recruiters to manage their selection process and address training needs. It includes Voyager Software, supplier of Infinity recruitment software and the Mid-Office Pay & Bill solution, Dillistone FileFinder, supplier of executive search software, ISV.online, which provides online pre-employment skills testing and training tools, and GatedTalent. Its brands include Talentis Global, Voyager, FileFinder, ISV.online and GatedTalent. The Group generates maximum revenue from the UK.
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