Tate & Lyle (LSE:TATE) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.45 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — Near Median

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LSE:TATE Tate & Lyle PLC LSE:TATE
77 GF Score
Price £5.54
GF Value £6.49
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Tate & Lyle EV-to-EBITDA?

Tate & Lyle LSE:TATE +0.09% 77 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.45 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 9.56. GuruFocus rates LSE:TATE with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,640 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tate & Lyle ranks worse than 52.32% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Tate & Lyle's enterprise value is £3,402 Mil. Tate & Lyle's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £360 Mil. Therefore, Tate & Lyle's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.45.

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

LSE:TATE' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.3   Med: 9.56   Max: 28.75
Current: 9.45

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Tate & Lyle was 28.75. The lowest was 6.30. And the median was 9.56.

LSE:TATE's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
52.32% of 1640 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.09 vs LSE:TATE: 9.45

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 (2026-08-07), Tate & Lyle's stock price is £5.54. Tate & Lyle's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.217. Therefore, Tate & Lyle's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 25.53.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Tate & Lyle  (LSE:TATE) 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.

Tate & Lyle's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=5.54/0.217
=25.53

Tate & Lyle's share price for today is £5.54.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Tate & Lyle's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.217.

* 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?


Tate & Lyle EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Tate & Lyle EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tate & Lyle'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.

Tate & Lyle EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Tate & Lyle Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Tate & Lyle Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.13 0.00 12.82 0.00 7.09

LSE:TATE vs KHC, GIS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Tate & Lyle'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.


Tate & Lyle EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Tate & Lyle EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Tate & Lyle's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=3401.808/360
=9.45

Tate & Lyle's current Enterprise Value is £3,402 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Tate & Lyle's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £360 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 9.45 mean?
Tate & Lyle (LSE:TATE) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.45 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Tate & Lyle. This is near median its historical median of 9.56. Over the past decade, Tate & Lyle's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.30 to 28.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Tate & Lyle ranks #858 out of 1640 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Tate & Lyle's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Tate & Lyle's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.45 is near median its 10-year median of 9.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.30 to a high of 28.75. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09. Tate & Lyle's value of 9.45 is 4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tate & Lyle ranks #858 out of 1640 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tate & Lyle has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tate & Lyle's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tate & Lyle ranks #858 out of 1640 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Tate & Lyle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09. Tate & Lyle's value of 9.45 is 4% above this benchmark. Historically, Tate & Lyle's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.30 to 28.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.56 vs. the industry median of 9.09, Tate & Lyle 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.09, based on 1,640 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. Tate & Lyle's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.45 is 4% 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 Tate & Lyle. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tate & Lyle's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tate & Lyle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tate & Lyle (LSE:TATE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.49, compared to a current price of £5.54 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.56 and 4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.09. Tate & Lyle's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 10 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 Tate & Lyle (LSE:TATE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.45 as of Aug. 07, 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 Tate & Lyle (LSE:TATE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tate & Lyle stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £5.54 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.49. GuruFocus considers Tate & Lyle to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:TATE:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.45 (near median its 10-year median of 9.56)
  • GF Value™: £6.49 vs. price of £5.54 (14.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#858 of 1640)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:TATE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tate & Lyle Business Description

Address 5 Marble Arch, London, GBR, W1H 7EJ
Tate & Lyle is a global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions. Following the sale of its commodity ingredients business, as well as its exit from the sugar business a decade earlier, Tate & Lyle is now focused on specialty ingredients—sweeteners, starches, specialty gums, and soluble fiber. It has nearly 5,000 employees and operates in over 120 countries, with most of its revenue generated in North America.
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