Restore (LSE:RST) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.75 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 37% Below Median

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LSE:RST Restore PLC LSE:RST
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Price £2.98
GF Value £3.02
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Restore EV-to-EBITDA?

Restore LSE:RST +4.93% 81 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.75 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 13.98. GuruFocus rates LSE:RST with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 903 Business Services companies, Restore ranks worse than 57.48% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Restore's enterprise value is £650.5 Mil. Restore's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £74.3 Mil. Therefore, Restore's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.75.

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

LSE:RST' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.55   Med: 13.98   Max: 39.59
Current: 8.75

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Restore was 39.59. The lowest was 5.55. And the median was 13.98.

LSE:RST's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
57.48% of 903 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.74 vs LSE:RST: 8.75

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 (2026-08-02), Restore's stock price is £2.98. Restore's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £-0.053. Therefore, Restore'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).


Restore  (LSE:RST) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.98/-0.053
=At Loss

Restore's share price for today is £2.98.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Restore's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £-0.053.

* 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?


Restore EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Restore EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Restore'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.

Restore EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Restore Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Restore Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:RST vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Restore'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.


Restore EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Restore's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Restore EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=650.468/74.3
=8.75

Restore's current Enterprise Value is £650.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Restore's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £74.3 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 8.75 mean?
Restore (LSE:RST) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.75 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 Restore. This is 37% below median its historical median of 13.98. Over the past decade, Restore's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.55 to 39.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Restore ranks #519 out of 903 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is Restore's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Restore's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.75 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 13.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.55 to a high of 39.59. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.74. Restore's value of 8.75 is 13% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Restore ranks #519 out of 903 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Restore has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Restore's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Restore ranks #519 out of 903 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Restore in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.74. Restore's value of 8.75 is 13% above this benchmark. Historically, Restore's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.55 to 39.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.98 vs. the industry median of 7.74, Restore 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 7.74, based on 903 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. Restore's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.75 is 13% 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 Restore. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Restore's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.75, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 13.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Restore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Restore (LSE:RST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.02, compared to a current price of £2.98 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.75, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 13.98 and 13% above the Business Services industry median of 7.74. Restore's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Restore (LSE:RST), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.75 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.

Is Restore (LSE:RST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Restore stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.98 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.02. GuruFocus considers Restore to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:RST:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 8.75 (37% below median its 10-year median of 13.98)
  • GF Value™: £3.02 vs. price of £2.98 (1.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13% above the Business Services median (#519 of 903)

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


Restore Business Description

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Address 7-10 Chandos Street, 2nd Floor, London, GBR, W1G 9DQ
Restore PLC provides mission-critical services enabling organizations to protect, and manage their valuable data, information, and assets. The company's segment includes Information Management; Datashred and Technology. The company's notable service revenue streams consist of document storage and retrieval services; document scanning and IT services; relocation services; and document collection and destruction. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Information Management segment. Geographically, the company principally operates in the UK.
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