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Shearwater GroupLSE:SWG 40 EV-to-EBITDA is 87.43 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SWG with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,958 Software companies, Shearwater Group ranks worse than 92.39% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Shearwater Group's enterprise value is £8.74 Mil.
Shearwater Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.10 Mil. Therefore, Shearwater Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 87.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shearwater Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SWG'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.45 Med: -0.93 Max: 87.43
Current: 87.43
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Shearwater Group was 87.43. The lowest was -24.45. And the median was -0.93.
LSE:SWG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 92.39% of 1958
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.28
vs LSE:SWG: 87.43
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).
Shearwater Group (LSE:SWG) 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.
Shearwater Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Shearwater Group's share price for today is £0.455.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Shearwater Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.040.
* 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 Shearwater 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:SWG vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Shearwater 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.
Shearwater Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Shearwater Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shearwater Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Shearwater Group's current Enterprise Value is £8.74 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Shearwater Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.10 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.
Shearwater Group (LSE:SWG) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 87.43 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Shearwater Group. According to the industry distribution chart, Shearwater Group ranks #1809 out of 1958 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 92.4%.
Is Shearwater Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Shearwater Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 87.43. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.28. Shearwater Group's value of 87.43 is 750.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shearwater Group ranks #1809 out of 1958 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shearwater Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shearwater Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Shearwater Group ranks #1809 out of 1958 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Shearwater Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.28. Shearwater Group's value of 87.43 is 750.5% above this benchmark. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.28, based on 1,958 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. Shearwater Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 87.43 is 750.5% 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 Shearwater Group. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shearwater Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 87.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shearwater Group stock overvalued right now?
Shearwater Group (LSE:SWG) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 87.43. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 87.43 and 750.5% above the Software industry median of 10.28. Shearwater Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Shearwater Group (LSE:SWG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 87.43 as of Jul. 27, 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.
Shearwater Group PLC is a UK-based company focused on providing digital resilience solutions. The company delivers cybersecurity, network monitoring technologies, managed security services, Data Loss Prevention, Identity & Access Security, IT Solutions, Penetration Testing & Red Teaming, and other services. Its operating segment includes software and services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Services segment. Its geographical segments include the United Kingdom(UK) and Europe(excluding the UK), North America, and the Rest of the world, of which the majority of the revenue is derived from the UK.
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