MicroSalt (LSE:SALT) EV-to-EBITDA: -4.30 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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What is MicroSalt EV-to-EBITDA?

MicroSalt LSE:SALT -10.30% 10 EV-to-EBITDA is -4.30 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SALT with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, MicroSalt ranks worse than 60827.19% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, MicroSalt's enterprise value is £9.97 Mil. MicroSalt's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-2.32 Mil. Therefore, MicroSalt's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -4.30.

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

LSE:SALT' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.35   Med: -8.91   Max: -3.9
Current: -4.3

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of MicroSalt was -3.90. The lowest was -19.35. And the median was -8.91.

LSE:SALT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1644 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.035 vs LSE:SALT: -4.30

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 (2026-08-19), MicroSalt's stock price is £0.148. MicroSalt's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.049. Therefore, MicroSalt'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).


MicroSalt  (LSE:SALT) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.148/-0.049
=At Loss

MicroSalt's share price for today is £0.148.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. MicroSalt's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.049.

* 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?


MicroSalt EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


MicroSalt EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MicroSalt'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.

MicroSalt EV-to-EBITDA Chart

MicroSalt Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 -8.51 -10.88

MicroSalt Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 -8.51 0.00 -10.88

LSE:SALT vs KHC, GIS, HRL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, MicroSalt'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.


MicroSalt EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MicroSalt's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MicroSalt EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=9.970/-2.32
=-4.30

MicroSalt's current Enterprise Value is £9.97 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. MicroSalt's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-2.32 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 -4.30 mean?
MicroSalt (LSE:SALT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -4.30 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on MicroSalt. According to the industry distribution chart, MicroSalt ranks #999999 out of 1644 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is MicroSalt's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
MicroSalt's current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.30. Based on the distribution chart, MicroSalt ranks #999999 out of 1644 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MicroSalt has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MicroSalt's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, MicroSalt ranks #999999 out of 1644 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places MicroSalt in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04. 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 9.04, based on 1,644 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. 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 MicroSalt. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MicroSalt's current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MicroSalt stock overvalued right now?
MicroSalt (LSE:SALT) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -4.30. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.30. MicroSalt's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 with 5 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 MicroSalt (LSE:SALT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.30 as of Aug. 19, 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.

MicroSalt Business Description

Address 12 New Fetter Lane, London, GBR, EC4A 1JP
MicroSalt PLC is engaged in the development and sale of low-sodium salt and snack foods. It has developed a patent-protected, scalable manufacturing process that produces a salt crystal approximately a hundred times smaller than traditional salt, with an average size of less than twenty microns, allowing consumers to reduce their sodium intake by half without compromising flavor.
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