Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.24 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — Near Median

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LSE:ICGC Irish Continental Group PLC LSE:ICGC
83 GF Score
Price £6.65
GF Value £5.47
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Irish Continental Group EV-to-EBITDA?

Irish Continental Group LSE:ICGC 83 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 9.33. GuruFocus rates LSE:ICGC with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 898 Transportation companies, Irish Continental Group ranks worse than 55.46% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Irish Continental Group's enterprise value is £1,221.3 Mil. Irish Continental Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £132.2 Mil. Therefore, Irish Continental Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.24.

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

LSE:ICGC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.82   Med: 9.33   Max: 34.37
Current: 9.36

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Irish Continental Group was 34.37. The lowest was 6.82. And the median was 9.33.

LSE:ICGC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
55.46% of 898 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.555 vs LSE:ICGC: 9.36

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 (2026-08-12), Irish Continental Group's stock price is £6.65. Irish Continental Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.398. Therefore, Irish Continental Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 16.71.

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


Irish Continental Group  (LSE:ICGC) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=6.65/0.398
=16.71

Irish Continental Group's share price for today is £6.65.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Irish Continental Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.398.

* 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?


Irish Continental Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Irish Continental Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Irish Continental 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.

Irish Continental Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Irish Continental Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Irish Continental Group Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:ICGC vs KEX: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Irish Continental 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.


Irish Continental Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Irish Continental Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


LSE:ICGC
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Irish Continental Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1221.331/132.19
=9.24

Irish Continental Group's current Enterprise Value is £1,221.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Irish Continental Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £132.2 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 9.24 mean?
Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.24 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Irish Continental Group. This is near median its historical median of 9.33. Over the past decade, Irish Continental Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.82 to 34.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #498 out of 898 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Irish Continental Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Irish Continental Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.24 is near median its 10-year median of 9.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.82 to a high of 34.37. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.56. Irish Continental Group's value of 9.24 is 8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #498 out of 898 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Irish Continental Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Irish Continental Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #498 out of 898 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Irish Continental Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.56. Irish Continental Group's value of 9.24 is 8% above this benchmark. Historically, Irish Continental Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.82 to 34.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.33 vs. the industry median of 8.56, Irish Continental Group has consistently been above 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.56, based on 898 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. Irish Continental Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.24 is 8% above 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 Irish Continental Group. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Irish Continental Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Irish Continental Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.47, compared to a current price of £6.65 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.33 and 8% above the Transportation industry median of 8.56. Irish Continental Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.24 as of Aug. 12, 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £6.65 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.47. GuruFocus considers Irish Continental Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ICGC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.24 (near median its 10-year median of 9.33)
  • GF Value™: £5.47 vs. price of £6.65 (21.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8% above the Transportation median (#498 of 898)

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


Irish Continental Group Business Description

Address Alexandra Road, Ferryport, Dublin 1, IRL, D01W2F5
Irish Continental Group PLC is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Ireland. The company organizes itself into two segments: ferries and containers & terminals. The ferries segment transports passengers and vehicles on roll-on/roll-off ferries and chartering vessels. The containers and terminal segment transports cargo and provides stevedoring and other related terminal services. The company derives maximum revenue from the Ferries Segment. Its geographical segments are Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Poland, Germany, Austria, and Other.
83GF Score

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