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STV GroupLSE:STVG +2.83%51 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.81 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 8.93. GuruFocus rates LSE:STVG with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 747 Media - Diversified companies, STV Group ranks worse than 74.43% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, STV Group's enterprise value is £103.7 Mil.
STV Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £7.0 Mil. Therefore, STV Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 14.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for STV Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:STVG'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.02 Med: 8.93 Max: 27.53
Current: 14.81
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of STV Group was 27.53. The lowest was 4.02. And the median was 8.93.
LSE:STVG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 74.43% of 747
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.25
vs LSE:STVG: 14.81
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).
STV Group (LSE:STVG) 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.
STV Group's share price for today is £1.09.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. STV Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.108.
* 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 STV 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 Broadcasting subindustry, STV 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.
STV Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, STV Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STV Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
STV Group's current Enterprise Value is £103.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. STV Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £7.0 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.
STV Group (LSE:STVG) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 14.81 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 STV Group. This is 66% above median its historical median of 8.93. Over the past decade, STV Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.02 to 27.53. According to the industry distribution chart, STV Group ranks #556 out of 747 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is STV Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
STV Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.81 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 8.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.02 to a high of 27.53. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25. STV Group's value of 14.81 is 104.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STV Group ranks #556 out of 747 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, STV Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STV Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, STV Group ranks #556 out of 747 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places STV Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25. STV Group's value of 14.81 is 104.3% above this benchmark. Historically, STV Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.02 to 27.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.93 vs. the industry median of 7.25, STV Group 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.25, based on 747 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. STV Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.81 is 104.3% 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 STV Group. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STV Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.81, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 8.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STV Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group (LSE:STVG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.19, compared to a current price of £1.09 — trading 50.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.81, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 8.93 and 104.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.25. STV Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 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 STV Group (LSE:STVG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.81 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 STV Group (LSE:STVG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STV Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.09 is trading 50.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.19.
GuruFocus considers STV Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:STVG:
EV-to-EBITDA: 14.81 (66% above median its 10-year median of 8.93)
GF Value™: £2.19 vs. price of £1.09 (50.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 104.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#556 of 747)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:STVG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STV Group PLC is Scotland's digital media brand, providing consumers with quality content on air, online, and on demand. It is engaged in the production and broadcasting of television programs, the provision of internet services, and the sale of advertising airtime and space in these media. Its segments are Audience and Studios. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Audience segment. The group operates digital services in four cities in Scotland, which provide news, events, offers, pictures, and videos for consumers: STV Glasgow, STV Edinburgh, STV Aberdeen, and STV Dundee.
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