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St James's PlaceSTJPF -8.70%49 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.00 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 11.86. GuruFocus rates STJPF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 509 Asset Management companies, St James's Place ranks better than 75.83% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, St James's Place's enterprise value is $7,486 Mil.
St James's Place's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,874 Mil. Therefore, St James's Place's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for St James's Place's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STJPF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.99 Med: 11.86 Max: 143.71
Current: 3.99
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of St James's Place was 143.71. The lowest was 3.99. And the median was 11.86.
STJPF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 75.83% of 509
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 8.58
vs STJPF: 3.99
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).
St James's Place (OTCPK:STJPF) 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.
St James's Place's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
St James's Place's share price for today is $15.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. St James's Place's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.332.
* 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 St James's Place'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 Asset Management subindustry, St James's Place'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.
St James's Place EV-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, St James's Place's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where St James's Place's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
St James's Place's current Enterprise Value is $7,486 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. St James's Place's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,874 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.
St James's Place (STJPF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.00 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on St James's Place. This is 66% below median its historical median of 11.86. Over the past decade, St James's Place's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.99 to 143.71. According to the industry distribution chart, St James's Place ranks #123 out of 509 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is St James's Place's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
St James's Place's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.00 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 11.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.99 to a high of 143.71. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.58. St James's Place's value of 4.00 is 53.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, St James's Place ranks #123 out of 509 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, St James's Place has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does St James's Place's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, St James's Place ranks #123 out of 509 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places St James's Place in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.58. St James's Place's value of 4.00 is 53.4% below this benchmark. Historically, St James's Place's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.99 to 143.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.86 vs. the industry median of 8.58, St James's Place has consistently been below 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 Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 8.58, based on 509 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. St James's Place's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.00 is 53.4% 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 St James's Place. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. St James's Place's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.00, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 11.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is St James's Place stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, St James's Place (STJPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.01, compared to a current price of $15.00 — trading 114% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.00, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 11.86 and 53.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 8.58. St James's Place's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 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 St James's Place (STJPF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.00 as of Jul. 29, 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 St James's Place (STJPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, St James's Place stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.00 is trading 114% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.01.
GuruFocus considers St James's Place to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STJPF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.00 (66% below median its 10-year median of 11.86)
GF Value™: $7.01 vs. price of $15.00 (114% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.4% below the Asset Management median (#123 of 509)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STJPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
St James's Place PLC provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trustees, and businesses. The company operates in a single-segment wealth management business, which is a vertically integrated business providing support to its clients through the provision of financial advice and assistance through its Partner network, and financial solutions including (but not limited to) wealth management products manufactured in the Group, such as insurance bonds, pensions, unit trust, and ISA investments, and a Discretionary Fund Management (DFM) service. Currently, the company operates only in United kingdom.
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