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Petards GroupLSE:PEG -2.44%42 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.55 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 214% above its 10-year median of 2.72. GuruFocus rates LSE:PEG with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 900 Business Services companies, Petards Group ranks worse than 57.44% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Petards Group's enterprise value is £8.47 Mil.
Petards Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.99 Mil. Therefore, Petards Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Petards Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PEG'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -109.33 Med: 2.72 Max: 13.66
Current: 8.55
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Petards Group was 13.66. The lowest was -109.33. And the median was 2.72.
LSE:PEG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 57.44% of 900
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.63
vs LSE:PEG: 8.55
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.
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.
Petards Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Petards Group's share price for today is £0.10.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Petards Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.007.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Petards 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.
LSE:PEG vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Petards 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.
Petards Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Petards Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petards Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Petards Group's current Enterprise Value is £8.47 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Petards Group'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.
Petards Group (LSE:PEG) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.55 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Petards Group. This is 214% above median its historical median of 2.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Petards Group ranks #517 out of 900 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Petards Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Petards Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.55 is 214% above median its 10-year median of 2.72. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.63. Petards Group's value of 8.55 is 12.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petards Group ranks #517 out of 900 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Petards Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petards Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Petards Group ranks #517 out of 900 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Petards Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.63. Petards Group's value of 8.55 is 12.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.72 vs. the industry median of 7.63, Petards Group has consistently been above 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.63, based on 900 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. Petards Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.55 is 12.1% 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 Petards Group. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petards Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.55, which is 214% above median its own 10-year median of 2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petards Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petards Group (LSE:PEG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.11, compared to a current price of £0.10 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.55, which is 214% above median its 10-year median of 2.72 and 12.1% above the Business Services industry median of 7.63. Petards Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Petards Group (LSE:PEG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.55 as of Aug. 22, 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 Petards Group (LSE:PEG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petards Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.10 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.11.
GuruFocus considers Petards Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PEG:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.55 (214% above median its 10-year median of 2.72)
GF Value™: £0.11 vs. price of £0.10 (9.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.1% above the Business Services median (#517 of 900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:PEG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petards Group PLC is a security and surveillance systems supplier. The company is engaged in the development, supply, and maintenance of technologies used in security, surveillance, communications, and ruggedized electronic applications. It operates across the Rail, Traffic, Defence, and Communications markets, providing onboard video and sensing systems, automatic number plate recognition and speed enforcement systems, defense-related electronic solutions, and critical communications services. The geographical segments of the company are the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and the Rest of the World, of which the maximum revenue is generated from the United Kingdom.
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