Mercantile Ports and Logistics (LSE:MPL) EV-to-EBITDA: -1.90 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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What is Mercantile Ports and Logistics EV-to-EBITDA?

Mercantile Ports and Logistics LSE:MPL -3.57% EV-to-EBITDA is -1.90 as of Jul. 27, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 906 Transportation companies, Mercantile Ports and Logistics ranks worse than 110375.17% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Mercantile Ports and Logistics's enterprise value is £42.08 Mil. Mercantile Ports and Logistics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-22.16 Mil. Therefore, Mercantile Ports and Logistics's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -1.90.

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

LSE:MPL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -164.77   Med: -6.78   Max: 26.91
Current: -1.9

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Mercantile Ports and Logistics was 26.91. The lowest was -164.77. And the median was -6.78.

LSE:MPL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 906 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.705 vs LSE:MPL: -1.90

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 (2026-07-27), Mercantile Ports and Logistics's stock price is £0.0135. Mercantile Ports and Logistics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.081. Therefore, Mercantile Ports and Logistics'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).


Mercantile Ports and Logistics  (LSE:MPL) 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.

Mercantile Ports and Logistics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.0135/-0.081
=At Loss

Mercantile Ports and Logistics's share price for today is £0.0135.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mercantile Ports and Logistics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.081.

* 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?


Mercantile Ports and Logistics EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Mercantile Ports and Logistics EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mercantile Ports and Logistics'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.

Mercantile Ports and Logistics EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Mercantile Ports and Logistics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Mercantile Ports and Logistics Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.85 0.00 -6.82 0.00 -2.30

LSE:MPL vs KEX: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Mercantile Ports and Logistics'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.


Mercantile Ports and Logistics EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Mercantile Ports and Logistics's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mercantile Ports and Logistics's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.



Mercantile Ports and Logistics EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Mercantile Ports and Logistics's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=42.077/-22.158
=-1.90

Mercantile Ports and Logistics's current Enterprise Value is £42.08 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mercantile Ports and Logistics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-22.16 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 -1.90 mean?
Mercantile Ports and Logistics (LSE:MPL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.90 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Mercantile Ports and Logistics. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercantile Ports and Logistics ranks #999999 out of 906 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Mercantile Ports and Logistics' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Mercantile Ports and Logistics' current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.90. Based on the distribution chart, Mercantile Ports and Logistics ranks #999999 out of 906 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Mercantile Ports and Logistics' EV-to-EBITDA compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Mercantile Ports and Logistics ranks #999999 out of 906 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Mercantile Ports and Logistics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.71. 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 8.71, based on 906 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 Mercantile Ports and Logistics. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercantile Ports and Logistics's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercantile Ports and Logistics stock overvalued right now?
Mercantile Ports and Logistics (LSE:MPL) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -1.90. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.90. 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 Mercantile Ports and Logistics (LSE:MPL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.90 as of Jul. 27, 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.

Mercantile Ports and Logistics Business Description

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Address Le Bordage Road, 1st Floor, Tudor House, Saint Peter Port, GGY, GY1 1DB
Mercantile Ports and Logistics Ltd develops, owns, and operates port and logistics facilities. The site of the company's first project is at Karanja Creek in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, where it intends to develop and operate a modern and efficient port and logistics complex. At the Karanja port, the company focuses on mid-stream discharge and loading of cargo while vessels wait at anchorage for a berth in JNPT, and coastal movement of cargoes, such as containers, cement, and other break-bulk cargo, which typically ply in smaller vessels. The company has only one operating and geographic segment, being the project on hand in India. The company generates the majority of its revenue from lease income operations.