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Princes GroupLSE:PRN -0.30%24 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.89 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 241% above its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates LSE:PRN with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Princes Group ranks better than 87.76% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Princes Group's enterprise value is £646 Mil.
Princes Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £166 Mil. Therefore, Princes Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for Princes Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PRN'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 1.14 Max: 19.05
Current: 3.9
During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Princes Group was 19.05. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 1.14.
LSE:PRN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 87.76% of 1642
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.07
vs LSE:PRN: 3.90
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.
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.
Princes Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Princes Group's share price for today is £3.375.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Princes Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.146.
* 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 Princes 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Princes 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.
Princes Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Princes Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Princes Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Princes Group's current Enterprise Value is £646 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Princes Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £166 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.
Princes Group (LSE:PRN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.89 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Princes Group. This is 241% above median its historical median of 1.14. Over the past decade, Princes Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.69 to 19.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Princes Group ranks #201 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Princes Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Princes Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.89 is 241% above median its 10-year median of 1.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 19.05. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. Princes Group's value of 3.89 is 57.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Princes Group ranks #201 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Princes Group has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Princes Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Princes Group ranks #201 out of 1642 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Princes Group in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. Princes Group's value of 3.89 is 57.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Princes Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.69 to 19.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 9.07, Princes Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.07, based on 1,642 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. Princes Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.89 is 57.1% 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 Princes Group. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Princes Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.89, which is 241% above median its own 10-year median of 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Princes Group stock overvalued right now?
Princes Group (LSE:PRN) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.89. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.89, which is 241% above median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 57.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.07. Princes Group's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 Princes Group (LSE:PRN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.89 as of Aug. 02, 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.
Princes Group PLC is a food and beverage manufacturing company. Its portfolio spans five strategic business units - Foods, Fish, Italian, Oils and Drinks. Its segments include Food: supplies a variety of foods such as baked beans, soups, ready meals, peas and pulses through the large food retailer and foodservice sales channels, which are predominantly manufactured in the UK; Fish: supplies ambient tuna, mackerel, salmon and other fish in the UK and the EEA; Italian: supplies canned tomatoes, branded pasta, pulses and oil products through the large food retailer; Oils: consists of seed, olive and speciality oils, and compound fats; and Drinks: supplies own brand juices, squash and carbonates, operating out of three production facilities in the UK.
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