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Staffline GroupLSE:STAF -2.51%40 EV-to-EBITDA is 2.83 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 3.75. GuruFocus rates LSE:STAF with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 903 Business Services companies, Staffline Group ranks better than 88.04% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Staffline Group's enterprise value is £45 Mil.
Staffline Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £16 Mil. Therefore, Staffline Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 2.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for Staffline Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:STAF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.14 Med: 3.75 Max: 64.34
Current: 2.82
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Staffline Group was 64.34. The lowest was -5.14. And the median was 3.75.
LSE:STAF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 88.04% of 903
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.73
vs LSE:STAF: 2.82
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Staffline Group (LSE:STAF) 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.
Staffline Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Staffline Group's share price for today is £0.388.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Staffline Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.038.
* 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 Staffline 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:STAF vs KFY, RHI, TNET: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Staffline 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.
Staffline Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Staffline Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Staffline Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Staffline Group's current Enterprise Value is £45 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Staffline Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £16 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.
Staffline Group (LSE:STAF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 2.83 as of Jul. 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 Staffline Group. This is 25% below median its historical median of 3.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Staffline Group ranks #108 out of 903 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Staffline Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Staffline Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.83 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 3.75. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.73. Staffline Group's value of 2.83 is 63.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Staffline Group ranks #108 out of 903 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Staffline Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Staffline Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Staffline Group ranks #108 out of 903 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Staffline Group in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.73. Staffline Group's value of 2.83 is 63.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.75 vs. the industry median of 7.73, Staffline 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.73, 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. Staffline Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.83 is 63.4% 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 Staffline Group. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Staffline Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.83, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 3.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Staffline Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staffline Group (LSE:STAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.53, compared to a current price of £0.39 — trading 26.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.83, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 3.75 and 63.4% below the Business Services industry median of 7.73. Staffline Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 3 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 Staffline Group (LSE:STAF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.83 as of Jul. 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 Staffline Group (LSE:STAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staffline Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.39 is trading 26.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.53.
GuruFocus considers Staffline Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:STAF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 2.83 (25% below median its 10-year median of 3.75)
GF Value™: £0.53 vs. price of £0.39 (26.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.4% below the Business Services median (#108 of 903)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:STAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Staffline Group PLC is engaged in the provision of recruitment and outsourced human resource services to the industry as well as the provision of skills training and probationary services. The company's operating segment includes Recruitment GB and Recruitment Ireland. The business activity of the group functions throughout the United Kingdom. The majority of the revenue comes from Recruitment GB.
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