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Software CircleLSE:SFT 39 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.51 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 10.65. GuruFocus rates LSE:SFT with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 901 Business Services companies, Software Circle ranks worse than 71.25% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Software Circle's enterprise value is £75.78 Mil.
Software Circle's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £6.58 Mil. Therefore, Software Circle's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Software Circle's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SFT'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -140.87 Med: 10.65 Max: 88.85
Current: 11.51
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Software Circle was 88.85. The lowest was -140.87. And the median was 10.65.
LSE:SFT's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 71.25% of 901
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.61
vs LSE:SFT: 11.51
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.
Software Circle (LSE:SFT) 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.
Software Circle's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Software Circle's share price for today is £0.165.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Software Circle's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.002.
* 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 Software Circle'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:SFT vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Software Circle'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.
Software Circle EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Software Circle's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Software Circle's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Software Circle's current Enterprise Value is £75.78 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Software Circle's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £6.58 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.
Software Circle (LSE:SFT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.51 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Software Circle. This is near median its historical median of 10.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Software Circle ranks #642 out of 901 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is Software Circle's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Software Circle's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.51 is near median its 10-year median of 10.65. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.61. Software Circle's value of 11.51 is 51.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Software Circle ranks #642 out of 901 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Software Circle has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Software Circle's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Software Circle ranks #642 out of 901 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Software Circle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.61. Software Circle's value of 11.51 is 51.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.65 vs. the industry median of 7.61, Software Circle 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 7.61, based on 901 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. Software Circle's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.51 is 51.2% 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 Software Circle. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Software Circle's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Software Circle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Software Circle (LSE:SFT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.17, compared to a current price of £0.17 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.65 and 51.2% above the Business Services industry median of 7.61. Software Circle's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Software Circle (LSE:SFT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.51 as of Aug. 20, 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 Software Circle (LSE:SFT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Software Circle stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.17 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.17.
GuruFocus considers Software Circle to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SFT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.51 (near median its 10-year median of 10.65)
GF Value™: £0.17 vs. price of £0.17 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.2% above the Business Services median (#642 of 901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Software Circle PLC is a UK-based company that is an acquirer of great vertical market software businesses. The company operates complex logistics, a SaaS platform, and brands that sell print and web to business customers. The segmental analysis by nature of service includes license fees, company-owned studio revenue, brand partner print, and online sales plus trade print. Some of its brands include Nettl, watermark, and Topfloor. Geographically it has its business across the region of the UK and Ireland, Europe, and others of which the UK and Ireland's region accounts for a majority of the revenue.
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