Kelso Group Holdings (LSE:KLSO) EV-to-EBITDA: -3.72 (As of Aug. 07, 2026)

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What is Kelso Group Holdings EV-to-EBITDA?

Kelso Group Holdings LSE:KLSO +1.64% EV-to-EBITDA is -3.72 as of Aug. 07, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 512 Asset Management companies, Kelso Group Holdings ranks worse than 195312.3% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kelso Group Holdings's enterprise value is £2.92 Mil. Kelso Group Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.78 Mil. Therefore, Kelso Group Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -3.72.

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

LSE:KLSO' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.72   Med: 0.14   Max: 3.19
Current: -3.72

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kelso Group Holdings was 3.19. The lowest was -3.72. And the median was 0.14.

LSE:KLSO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 512 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 8.59 vs LSE:KLSO: -3.72

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 (2026-08-07), Kelso Group Holdings's stock price is £0.031. Kelso Group Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.001. Therefore, Kelso Group Holdings'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).


Kelso Group Holdings  (LSE:KLSO) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.031/-0.001
=At Loss

Kelso Group Holdings's share price for today is £0.031.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kelso Group Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.001.

* 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?


Kelso Group Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kelso Group Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kelso Group Holdings'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.

Kelso Group Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Kelso Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -6.44 -5.86 1.13 -1.87 -2.44

Kelso Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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 1.13 0.00 -1.87 0.00 -2.44

LSE:KLSO vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Kelso Group Holdings'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.


Kelso Group Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kelso Group Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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



Kelso Group Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2.917/-0.784
=-3.72

Kelso Group Holdings's current Enterprise Value is £2.92 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kelso Group Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.78 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 -3.72 mean?
Kelso Group Holdings (LSE:KLSO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -3.72 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kelso Group Holdings. According to the industry distribution chart, Kelso Group Holdings ranks #999999 out of 512 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Kelso Group Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kelso Group Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.72. Based on the distribution chart, Kelso Group Holdings ranks #999999 out of 512 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Kelso Group Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kelso Group Holdings ranks #999999 out of 512 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kelso Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.59. 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 8.59, based on 512 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. 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 Kelso Group Holdings. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kelso Group Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelso Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Kelso Group Holdings (LSE:KLSO) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -3.72. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.72. 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 Kelso Group Holdings (LSE:KLSO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.72 as of Aug. 07, 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.

Kelso Group Holdings Business Description

Address 27-28 Eastcastle Street, Eastcastle House, London, GBR, W1W 8DH
Kelso Group Holdings PLC is a United Kingdom-based holding company. The company seeks to identify, engage and unlock trapped value in UK listed companies. Through active engagement and alignment with other stakeholders, taking stakes directly, Kelso aims to effect change where existing shareholders are often unable or unwilling to do so themselves.