PEGRF (Pennon Group) EV-to-EBITDA: 13.08 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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PEGRF Pennon Group PLC PEGRF
76 GF Score
Price $6.50
GF Value $6.25
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Pennon Group EV-to-EBITDA?

Pennon Group PEGRF +12.07% 76 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.08 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 15.54. GuruFocus rates PEGRF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 468 Utilities - Regulated companies, Pennon Group ranks worse than 71.37% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Pennon Group's enterprise value is $9,004 Mil. Pennon Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $689 Mil. Therefore, Pennon Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.08.

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

PEGRF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.83   Med: 15.54   Max: 20.77
Current: 13.19

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Pennon Group was 20.77. The lowest was 8.83. And the median was 15.54.

PEGRF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
71.37% of 468 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 9.995 vs PEGRF: 13.19

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 (2026-07-26), Pennon Group's stock price is $6.50. Pennon Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.260. Therefore, Pennon Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 25.00.

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


Pennon Group  (OTCPK:PEGRF) 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.

Pennon Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=6.50/0.260
=25.00

Pennon Group's share price for today is $6.50.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pennon Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.260.

* 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?


Pennon Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Pennon Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pennon 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.

Pennon Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Pennon Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Pennon Group 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 17.89 0.00 20.61 0.00 13.75

PEGRF vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Pennon 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.


Pennon Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Pennon Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pennon Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Pennon Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Pennon Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=9003.614/688.57
=13.08

Pennon Group's current Enterprise Value is $9,004 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pennon Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $689 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 13.08 mean?
Pennon Group (PEGRF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.08 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Pennon Group. This is 16% below median its historical median of 15.54. Over the past decade, Pennon Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.83 to 20.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #334 out of 468 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Pennon Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Pennon Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.08 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 15.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.83 to a high of 20.77. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.00. Pennon Group's value of 13.08 is 30.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #334 out of 468 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pennon Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pennon Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #334 out of 468 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Pennon Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.00. Pennon Group's value of 13.08 is 30.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Pennon Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.83 to 20.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.54 vs. the industry median of 10.00, Pennon 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.00, based on 468 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. Pennon Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.08 is 30.9% 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 Pennon Group. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pennon Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.08, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 15.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pennon Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group (PEGRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.25, compared to a current price of $6.50 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.08, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 15.54 and 30.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.00. Pennon Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 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 Pennon Group (PEGRF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.08 as of Jul. 26, 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 Pennon Group (PEGRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.50 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.25. GuruFocus considers Pennon Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PEGRF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 13.08 (16% below median its 10-year median of 15.54)
  • GF Value™: $6.25 vs. price of $6.50 (4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#334 of 468)

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


Pennon Group Business Description

Address Rydon Lane, Peninsula House, Exeter, Devon, GBR, EX2 7HR
Pennon Group PLC is a British water and environmental utility infrastructure company that operates mainly in the United Kingdom. It has smaller operations in the European Union, China, and other countries. The company operates through Water, Non-household retail, and other segments. The water business comprises the regulated water and wastewater services undertaken by South West Water. The non-household retail business comprises the services provided by Pennon Water Services in the non-household water and wastewater retail market. The majority of revenue is derived from the water division.
76GF Score

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