LPA Group (LSE:LPA) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.69 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — Near Median

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LSE:LPA LPA Group PLC LSE:LPA
37 GF Score
Price £0.78
GF Value £0.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is LPA Group EV-to-EBITDA?

LPA Group LSE:LPA 37 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 9.46. GuruFocus rates LSE:LPA with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Industrial Products companies, LPA Group ranks better than 71.36% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, LPA Group's enterprise value is £15.94 Mil. LPA Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.83 Mil. Therefore, LPA Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.69.

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

LSE:LPA' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.47   Med: 9.46   Max: 27.45
Current: 8.69

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of LPA Group was 27.45. The lowest was 4.47. And the median was 9.46.

LSE:LPA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
71.36% of 2472 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.895 vs LSE:LPA: 8.69

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), LPA Group's stock price is £0.775. LPA Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.015. Therefore, LPA Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 51.67.

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


LPA Group  (LSE:LPA) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.775/0.015
=51.67

LPA Group's share price for today is £0.775.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. LPA Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 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?


LPA Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


LPA Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LPA 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.

LPA Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

LPA Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA
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LPA Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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LSE:LPA vs VRT, BE, HUBB: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, LPA 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.


LPA Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, LPA Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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LPA Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=15.935/1.834
=8.69

LPA Group's current Enterprise Value is £15.94 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. LPA Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.83 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 8.69 mean?
LPA Group (LSE:LPA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.69 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 LPA Group. This is near median its historical median of 9.46. Over the past decade, LPA Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.47 to 27.45. According to the industry distribution chart, LPA Group ranks #708 out of 2472 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is LPA Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
LPA Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.69 is near median its 10-year median of 9.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.47 to a high of 27.45. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.90. LPA Group's value of 8.69 is 45.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LPA Group ranks #708 out of 2472 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LPA Group has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LPA Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, LPA Group ranks #708 out of 2472 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts LPA Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.90. LPA Group's value of 8.69 is 45.3% below this benchmark. Historically, LPA Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.47 to 27.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.46 vs. the industry median of 15.90, LPA 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.90, based on 2,472 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. LPA Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.69 is 45.3% 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 LPA Group. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LPA Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LPA Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPA Group (LSE:LPA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.64, compared to a current price of £0.78 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.46 and 45.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 15.90. LPA Group's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 8 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 LPA Group (LSE:LPA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.69 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 LPA Group (LSE:LPA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPA Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.78 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.64. GuruFocus considers LPA Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:LPA:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 8.69 (near median its 10-year median of 9.46)
  • GF Value™: £0.64 vs. price of £0.78 (21.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.3% below the Industrial Products median (#708 of 2472)

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


LPA Group Business Description

Address Light and Power House, Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, GBR, CB11 3AQ
LPA Group PLC is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of LED lighting, industrial electrical, electro mechanical systems, and is a distributor of engineered components. The Group comprises three divisions: LPA Connection Systems (electro-mechanical), LPA Lighting Systems (lighting & electronics) and LPA Channel Electric (engineered component distribution), which collectively design, manufacture and market industrial electrical and electronic products. It operates across three market segments: Rail; Aerospace & Defence and Other Its geographic markets are the United Kingdom, Rest of Europe, Rest of World. The majority of its revenue originates in the United Kingdom.
37GF Score

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