Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) EV-to-EBITDA: -23.73 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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LSE:MERC Mercia Asset Management PLC LSE:MERC
55 GF Score
Price £0.27
GF Value £0.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Mercia Asset Management EV-to-EBITDA?

Mercia Asset Management LSE:MERC +0.93% 55 EV-to-EBITDA is -23.73 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:MERC with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 512 Asset Management companies, Mercia Asset Management ranks worse than 195312.3% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Mercia Asset Management's enterprise value is £88.31 Mil. Mercia Asset Management's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-3.72 Mil. Therefore, Mercia Asset Management's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -23.73.

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

LSE:MERC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -75.51   Med: -0.18   Max: 28.98
Current: -23.73

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Mercia Asset Management was 28.98. The lowest was -75.51. And the median was -0.18.

LSE:MERC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 512 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 8.575 vs LSE:MERC: -23.73

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), Mercia Asset Management's stock price is £0.27. Mercia Asset Management's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.020. Therefore, Mercia Asset Management'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).


Mercia Asset Management  (LSE:MERC) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.27/-0.020
=At Loss

Mercia Asset Management's share price for today is £0.27.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mercia Asset Management's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.020.

* 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?


Mercia Asset Management EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Mercia Asset Management EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercia 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.

Mercia Asset Management EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Mercia Asset Management Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Mercia 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 -20.99 0.00 7.85 0.00 -22.82

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, Mercia 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.


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

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

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


LSE:MERC
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Mercia Asset Management EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=88.314/-3.721
=-23.73

Mercia Asset Management's current Enterprise Value is £88.31 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mercia Asset Management's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-3.72 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 -23.73 mean?
Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -23.73 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 Mercia Asset Management. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercia Asset Management ranks #999999 out of 512 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Mercia Asset Management's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Mercia Asset Management's current EV-to-EBITDA is -23.73. Based on the distribution chart, Mercia Asset Management ranks #999999 out of 512 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mercia Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercia Asset Management's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Mercia Asset Management ranks #999999 out of 512 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Mercia Asset Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.58. 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 8.58, 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 Mercia Asset Management. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercia Asset Management's current EV-to-EBITDA is -23.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercia Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.33, compared to a current price of £0.27 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -23.73. Mercia Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -23.73 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 Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercia Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.27 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.33. GuruFocus considers Mercia Asset Management to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MERC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -23.73
  • GF Value™: £0.33 vs. price of £0.27 (18.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Mercia Asset Management Business Description

Address 17 High Street, Forward House, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, GBR, B95 5AA
Mercia Asset Management PLC is a specialist asset manager focusing on supporting regional SMEs. The company provides capital across its four asset classes proprietary balance sheet capital, venture capital, private equity, and debt. The company initially nurtures businesses via its third-party funds under management and then, over time, provides further funding to the companies by deploying direct investment follow-on capital from its balance sheet. It has more than eight offices in the UK region, approx. 20 university partnerships and extensive personal networks, providing it with access to high-quality deal flow.
55GF Score

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