Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.14 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 60% Below Median

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LSE:LIO Liontrust Asset Management PLC LSE:LIO
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Price £2.84
GF Value £3.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Liontrust Asset Management EV-to-EBITDA?

Liontrust Asset Management LSE:LIO 77 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.14 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 12.73. GuruFocus rates LSE:LIO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 512 Asset Management companies, Liontrust Asset Management ranks better than 68.55% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Liontrust Asset Management's enterprise value is £125.8 Mil. Liontrust Asset Management's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £24.5 Mil. Therefore, Liontrust Asset Management's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.14.

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

LSE:LIO' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.13   Med: 12.73   Max: 34.11
Current: 5.13

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Liontrust Asset Management was 34.11. The lowest was 2.13. And the median was 12.73.

LSE:LIO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
68.55% of 512 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 8.725 vs LSE:LIO: 5.13

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 (2026-08-02), Liontrust Asset Management's stock price is £2.84. Liontrust Asset Management's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.154. Therefore, Liontrust Asset Management's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 18.44.

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


Liontrust Asset Management  (LSE:LIO) 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.

Liontrust Asset Management's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.84/0.154
=18.44

Liontrust Asset Management's share price for today is £2.84.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Liontrust Asset Management's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.154.

* 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?


Liontrust Asset Management EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Liontrust Asset Management EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Liontrust Asset Management'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.

Liontrust Asset Management EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Liontrust Asset Management Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Liontrust Asset Management Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.69 0.00 4.63 0.00 3.94

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, Liontrust Asset Management'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.


Liontrust Asset Management EV-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Liontrust Asset Management's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Liontrust Asset Management EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Liontrust Asset Management's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=125.805/24.481
=5.14

Liontrust Asset Management's current Enterprise Value is £125.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Liontrust Asset Management's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £24.5 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 5.14 mean?
Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.14 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Liontrust Asset Management. This is 60% below median its historical median of 12.73. Over the past decade, Liontrust Asset Management's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.13 to 34.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Liontrust Asset Management ranks #161 out of 512 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is Liontrust Asset Management's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Liontrust Asset Management's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.14 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 12.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.13 to a high of 34.11. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.73. Liontrust Asset Management's value of 5.14 is 41.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liontrust Asset Management ranks #161 out of 512 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Liontrust Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liontrust Asset Management's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Liontrust Asset Management ranks #161 out of 512 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Liontrust Asset Management in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.73. Liontrust Asset Management's value of 5.14 is 41.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Liontrust Asset Management's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.13 to 34.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.73 vs. the industry median of 8.73, Liontrust Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 8.73, 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. Liontrust Asset Management's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.14 is 41.1% 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 Liontrust Asset Management. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liontrust Asset Management's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.14, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 12.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liontrust Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.30, compared to a current price of £2.84 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.14, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 12.73 and 41.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 8.73. Liontrust Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.14 as of Aug. 02, 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 Liontrust Asset Management (LSE:LIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liontrust Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.84 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.30. GuruFocus considers Liontrust Asset Management to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:LIO:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 5.14 (60% below median its 10-year median of 12.73)
  • GF Value™: £3.30 vs. price of £2.84 (13.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.1% below the Asset Management median (#161 of 512)

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


Liontrust Asset Management Business Description

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Address 2 Savoy Court, London, GBR, WC2R 0EZ
Liontrust Asset Management PLC operates as an investment management company. It offers products such as Unit Trusts, Offshore funds, Segregated Mandates, and Discretionary Portfolio Management Services. It markets its fund internationally to institutional investors, wealth managers, financial advisers, private investors, and wholesale markets such as family offices, private banks, wealth managers, and multi-managers. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom, Europe (excluding the UK), Canada, and Australia.
77GF Score

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