PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP) EV-to-EBITDA: 28.05 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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LSE:PCIP PCI-PAL PLC LSE:PCIP
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Price £0.44
GF Value £0.72
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What is PCI-PAL EV-to-EBITDA?

PCI-PAL LSE:PCIP 47 EV-to-EBITDA is 28.05 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:PCIP with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,948 Software companies, PCI-PAL ranks worse than 78.49% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, PCI-PAL's enterprise value is £27.63 Mil. PCI-PAL's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.99 Mil. Therefore, PCI-PAL's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 28.05.

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

LSE:PCIP' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -185.08   Med: -9.2   Max: 30.15
Current: 28.05

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of PCI-PAL was 30.15. The lowest was -185.08. And the median was -9.20.

LSE:PCIP's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
78.49% of 1948 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.495 vs LSE:PCIP: 28.05

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 (2026-07-15), PCI-PAL's stock price is £0.435. PCI-PAL's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.006. Therefore, PCI-PAL'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).


PCI-PAL  (LSE:PCIP) 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.

PCI-PAL's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.435/-0.006
=At Loss

PCI-PAL's share price for today is £0.435.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PCI-PAL's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.006.

* 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?


PCI-PAL EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


PCI-PAL EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PCI-PAL'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.

PCI-PAL EV-to-EBITDA Chart

PCI-PAL Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -16.35 -15.58 -9.09 -148.72 23.60

PCI-PAL 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 0.00 -148.72 0.00 23.60 0.00

LSE:PCIP vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, PCI-PAL'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.


PCI-PAL EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, PCI-PAL's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PCI-PAL EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=27.631/0.985
=28.05

PCI-PAL's current Enterprise Value is £27.63 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PCI-PAL's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.99 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 28.05 mean?
PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 28.05 as of Jul. 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 PCI-PAL. According to the industry distribution chart, PCI-PAL ranks #1529 out of 1948 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is PCI-PAL's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
PCI-PAL's current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.05. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.50. PCI-PAL's value of 28.05 is 167.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PCI-PAL ranks #1529 out of 1948 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PCI-PAL has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PCI-PAL's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PCI-PAL ranks #1529 out of 1948 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places PCI-PAL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.50. PCI-PAL's value of 28.05 is 167.3% above this benchmark. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.50, based on 1,948 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. PCI-PAL's current EV-to-EBITDA of 28.05 is 167.3% above 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 PCI-PAL. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PCI-PAL's current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PCI-PAL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.72, compared to a current price of £0.44 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.05 and 167.3% above the Software industry median of 10.50. PCI-PAL's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 2 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 PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.05 as of Jul. 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 PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCI-PAL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.44 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.72. GuruFocus considers PCI-PAL to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:PCIP:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 28.05
  • GF Value™: £0.72 vs. price of £0.44 (39.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 167.3% above the Software median (#1529 of 1948)

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


PCI-PAL Business Description

Address 7 Gamma Terrace, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, Suffolk, GBR, IP3 9FF
PCI-PAL PLC is a holding company engaged in the peripheral component interconnect (PCI) and telephony services business. It operates as a specialist provider of secure payments solutions, including a cloud-based, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliant suite. Its business activities include accepting contracts across a range of market sectors including retail, services, leisure, public, and charity sector. It operates the business across the United Kingdom serving the other markets. It operates one business sector: the service of providing data secure payment card authorizations for call centre operations and this is delivered on a regional basis. The company operates in EMEA, North America and ANZ region, out of which it generates maximum revenue from EMEA.
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