Harbourvest Global Private Equity (LSE:HVPE) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.84 (As of Sep. 22, 2026)

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What is Harbourvest Global Private Equity EV-to-EBITDA?

Harbourvest Global Private Equity LSE:HVPE -0.61% 33 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.84 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HVPE with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 874 Asset Management companies, Harbourvest Global Private Equity ranks worse than 114416.36% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Harbourvest Global Private Equity's enterprise value is £2,597.2 Mil. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was £293.7 Mil. Therefore, Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.84.

The historical rank and industry rank for Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:HVPE's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 9.235
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.

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 (2026-09-22), Harbourvest Global Private Equity's stock price is £32.75. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was £3.568. Therefore, Harbourvest Global Private Equity's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.18.

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


Harbourvest Global Private Equity  (LSE:HVPE) 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.

Harbourvest Global Private Equity's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=32.75/3.568
=9.18

Harbourvest Global Private Equity's share price for today is £32.75.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was £3.568.

* 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?


Harbourvest Global Private Equity EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Harbourvest Global Private Equity EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Harbourvest Global Private Equity'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.

Harbourvest Global Private Equity EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Harbourvest Global Private Equity Annual Data
Trend Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Harbourvest Global Private Equity Semi-Annual Data
Jan16 Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25
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LSE:HVPE vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Harbourvest Global Private Equity'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.


Harbourvest Global Private Equity EV-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Harbourvest Global Private Equity EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2597.199/293.65279192094
=8.84

Harbourvest Global Private Equity's current Enterprise Value is £2,597.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was £293.7 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 8.84 mean?
Harbourvest Global Private Equity (LSE:HVPE) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.84 as of Sep. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Harbourvest Global Private Equity. According to the industry distribution chart, Harbourvest Global Private Equity ranks #999999 out of 874 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Harbourvest Global Private Equity's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.84. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's value of 8.84 is 4.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harbourvest Global Private Equity ranks #999999 out of 874 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Harbourvest Global Private Equity has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harbourvest Global Private Equity's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Harbourvest Global Private Equity ranks #999999 out of 874 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Harbourvest Global Private Equity in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's value of 8.84 is 4.3% below this benchmark. 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 Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 9.24, based on 874 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. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.84 is 4.3% 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 Harbourvest Global Private Equity. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harbourvest Global Private Equity stock overvalued right now?
Harbourvest Global Private Equity (LSE:HVPE) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.84. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.84 and 4.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 9.24. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 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 Harbourvest Global Private Equity (LSE:HVPE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.84 as of Sep. 22, 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.

Harbourvest Global Private Equity Business Description

Address Saint Julian’s Avenue, BNP Paribas House, Saint Peter Port, GGY, GY1 1WA
Harbourvest Global Private Equity Ltd is a closed-ended investment company. Its investment objective is to generate superior shareholder returns through long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of private equity investments as well as private market assets other than private equity where it identifies attractive opportunities. The company's revenue comprises of investment income including interest from cash and equivalents and dividends. The company has a presence in the North America, Europe, Asia, and Rest of World.
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