US Solar Fund (LSE:USF) EV-to-EBITDA: 7.96 (As of Sep. 21, 2026)

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What is US Solar Fund EV-to-EBITDA?

US Solar Fund LSE:USF +1.33% 32 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.96 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:USF with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, US Solar Fund ranks worse than 274725% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, US Solar Fund's enterprise value is $115.45 Mil. US Solar Fund's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2022 was $14.49 Mil. Therefore, US Solar Fund's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.96.

The historical rank and industry rank for US Solar Fund's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:USF's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 10.915
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.

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 (2026-09-21), US Solar Fund's stock price is $0.38. US Solar Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2022 was $0.044. Therefore, US Solar Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.64.

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


US Solar Fund  (LSE:USF) 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.

US Solar Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.38/0.044
=8.64

US Solar Fund's share price for today is $0.38.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. US Solar Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2022 was $0.044.

* 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?


US Solar Fund EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


US Solar Fund EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for US Solar Fund'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.

US Solar Fund EV-to-EBITDA Chart

US Solar Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 17.21 18.77 -4.09 -3.86 -2,104.74

US Solar Fund Semi-Annual Data
Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial 58.79 -153.56 20.22 10.85 18.77

US Solar Fund EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, US Solar Fund'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.


US Solar Fund EV-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, US Solar Fund's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where US Solar Fund's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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US Solar Fund EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

US Solar Fund's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=115.446/14.494994000075
=7.96

US Solar Fund's current Enterprise Value is $115.45 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. US Solar Fund's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2022 was $14.49 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 7.96 mean?
US Solar Fund (LSE:USF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.96 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on US Solar Fund. According to the industry distribution chart, US Solar Fund ranks #999999 out of 364 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Is US Solar Fund's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
US Solar Fund's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.96. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.92. US Solar Fund's value of 7.96 is 27.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, US Solar Fund ranks #999999 out of 364 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, US Solar Fund has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does US Solar Fund's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, US Solar Fund ranks #999999 out of 364 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places US Solar Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.92. US Solar Fund's value of 7.96 is 27.1% below 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 10.92, based on 364 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. US Solar Fund's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.96 is 27.1% 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 US Solar Fund. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. US Solar Fund's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is US Solar Fund stock overvalued right now?
US Solar Fund (LSE:USF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.96. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.96 and 27.1% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 10.92. US Solar Fund's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 5 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 US Solar Fund (LSE:USF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.96 as of Sep. 21, 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.

US Solar Fund Business Description

Address 52 Lime Street, 18th Floor, The Scalpel, London, GBR, EC3M 7AF
US Solar Fund PLC is a closed-end investment trust company. It invests in a diversified portfolio of Solar Power Assets located in North America and other countries forming part of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in the Americas. Its investment objective is to provide investors with attractive risk-adjusted and sustainable dividends, with an element of capital growth, by investing in a diversified portfolio of Solar Power Assets. By investing in Solar Power Assets and selling the output from these assets to energy users, the company directly contributes to renewable energy infrastructure and renewable power generation.
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