Marshalls (LSE:MSLH) EV-to-EBITDA: 7.89 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 36% Below Median

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LSE:MSLH Marshalls PLC LSE:MSLH
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What is Marshalls EV-to-EBITDA?

Marshalls LSE:MSLH -0.23% 62 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.89 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 12.36. GuruFocus rates LSE:MSLH with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.42 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Building Materials companies, Marshalls ranks better than 57.59% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Marshalls's enterprise value is £606.0 Mil. Marshalls's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £76.8 Mil. Therefore, Marshalls's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.89.

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

LSE:MSLH' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.61   Med: 12.36   Max: 44.14
Current: 7.89

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Marshalls was 44.14. The lowest was 4.61. And the median was 12.36.

LSE:MSLH's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
57.59% of 349 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 9.02 vs LSE:MSLH: 7.89

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 (2026-08-15), Marshalls's stock price is £1.703. Marshalls's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.080. Therefore, Marshalls's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 21.29.

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


Marshalls  (LSE:MSLH) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.703/0.080
=21.29

Marshalls's share price for today is £1.703.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Marshalls's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.080.

* 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?


Marshalls EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Marshalls EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marshalls'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.

Marshalls EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Marshalls Annual Data
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EV-to-EBITDA
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Marshalls Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:MSLH vs CRH, VMC, MLM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Marshalls'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.


Marshalls EV-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Marshalls's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Marshalls EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=605.969/76.8
=7.89

Marshalls's current Enterprise Value is £606.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Marshalls's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £76.8 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 7.89 mean?
Marshalls (LSE:MSLH) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.89 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Marshalls. This is 36% below median its historical median of 12.36. Over the past decade, Marshalls' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.61 to 44.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Marshalls ranks #148 out of 349 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is Marshalls' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Marshalls' current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.89 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 12.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.61 to a high of 44.14. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02. Marshalls' value of 7.89 is 12.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marshalls ranks #148 out of 349 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Marshalls has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marshalls' EV-to-EBITDA compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Marshalls ranks #148 out of 349 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Marshalls in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02. Marshalls' value of 7.89 is 12.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Marshalls' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.61 to 44.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.36 vs. the industry median of 9.02, Marshalls 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 a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 9.02, based on 349 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. Marshalls's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.89 is 12.5% 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 Marshalls. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marshalls's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.89, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 12.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marshalls stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marshalls (LSE:MSLH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.42, compared to a current price of £1.70 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.89, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 12.36 and 12.5% below the Building Materials industry median of 9.02. Marshalls' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Marshalls (LSE:MSLH), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.89 as of Aug. 15, 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 Marshalls (LSE:MSLH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marshalls stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.70 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.42. GuruFocus considers Marshalls to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MSLH:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 7.89 (36% below median its 10-year median of 12.36)
  • GF Value™: £2.42 vs. price of £1.70 (29.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.5% below the Building Materials median (#148 of 349)

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


Marshalls Business Description

Other Exchanges MSLHl:UK1QG:Germany
Address Landscape House, Premier Way, Lowfields Business Park, Elland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, GBR, HX5 9HT
Marshalls PLC manufactures landscape building and roofing products, which it sells to customers in both public sector/commercial and domestic end markets. The focus in the public sector and commercial business is on products for architects, local authorities, and contractors, for use in projects such as creating street furniture, paving, and water management. Domestic market customers range from do-it-yourselfers to professional landscapers, driveway installers, and garden designers. It supplies products like Concrete tiles, Clay tiles, Walling, and Concrete bricks, among others. The company has three reporting segments: Landscape Products, which generates key revenue; Building Products; and Roofing Products. It operates manufacturing sites and quarries throughout the United Kingdom.
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