Smart Metering Systems PLC
LSE:SMS

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Price: 952 GBX Market Closed
Market Cap: £1.3B

EV/EBITDA

19.4
Current
No historical data
Comparison unavailable

Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBITDA
19.4
=
Enterprise Value
GBX1.4B
/
EBITDA
£70.6m

Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBITDA
19.4
=
Enterprise Value
GBX1.4B
/
EBITDA
£70.6m

Valuation Scenarios

Smart Metering Systems PLC is trading above its 3-year average

If EV/EBITDA returns to its 3-Year Average (19.4), the stock would be worth GBX952 (0% downside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
0/4
Maximum Downside
-100%
Maximum Upside
No Upside Scenarios
Average Downside
52%
Scenario EV/EBITDA Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 19.4 GBX952
0%
3-Year Average 19.4 GBX952
0%
5-Year Average 18.2 GBX890.17
-6%
Industry Average 0 GBX0.92
-100%
Country Average 0 GBX0.96
-100%

Forward EV/EBITDA
Today’s price vs future ebitda

Today's Enterprise Value EBITDA Forward EV/EBITDA
GBX1.4B
/
Jul 2023
£70.6m
=
19.4
Current
GBX1.4B
/
Dec 2023
£81.1m
=
16.9
Forward
GBX1.4B
/
Dec 2024
£100.8m
=
13.6
Forward
GBX1.4B
/
Dec 2025
£118.8m
=
11.6
Forward

Forward EV/EBITDA shows whether today’s EV/EBITDA still looks high or low once future ebitda are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBITDA
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBITDA P/E
UK
Smart Metering Systems PLC
LSE:SMS
1.3B GBP 19.4 78.6
US
Cintas Corp
NASDAQ:CTAS
71.6B USD 24.7 37.9
US
Copart Inc
NASDAQ:CPRT
32.2B USD 14.3 20.7
AU
Brambles Ltd
ASX:BXB
30.4B AUD 16.3 22
US
RB Global Inc
F:J1F
16.3B EUR 17.2 49.8
CA
Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Inc
TSX:RBA
26.3B CAD 17.6 51.1
US
Aurora Innovation Inc
NASDAQ:AUR
10.2B USD -10.4 -12.5
FR
Spie SA
PAR:SPIE
8.2B EUR 8.8 46.3
FR
Elis SA
PAR:ELIS
6.3B EUR 6 17.2
DK
Iss A/S
CSE:ISS
38.8B DKK 8.5 15
US
VSE Corp
NASDAQ:VSEC
6.4B USD 48.7 541.7
EV/EBITDA Multiple
EBITDA Growth EV/EBITDA to Growth
UK
Smart Metering Systems PLC
LSE:SMS
Average EV/EBITDA: 18.1
19.4
21%
0.9
US
Cintas Corp
NASDAQ:CTAS
24.7
10%
2.5
US
Copart Inc
NASDAQ:CPRT
14.3
5%
2.9
AU
Brambles Ltd
ASX:BXB
16.3
27%
0.6
US
RB Global Inc
F:J1F
17.2
17%
1
CA
Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Inc
TSX:RBA
17.6
17%
1
US
Aurora Innovation Inc
NASDAQ:AUR
Negative Multiple: -10.4 N/A N/A
FR
Spie SA
PAR:SPIE
8.8
9%
1
FR
Elis SA
PAR:ELIS
6
7%
0.9
DK
Iss A/S
CSE:ISS
8.5
7%
1.2
US
VSE Corp
NASDAQ:VSEC
48.7
41%
1.2
P/E Multiple
Earnings Growth PEG
UK
Smart Metering Systems PLC
LSE:SMS
Average P/E: 88
78.6
20%
3.9
US
Cintas Corp
NASDAQ:CTAS
37.9
11%
3.4
US
Copart Inc
NASDAQ:CPRT
20.7
5%
4.1
AU
Brambles Ltd
ASX:BXB
22
10%
2.2
US
RB Global Inc
F:J1F
49.8
48%
1
CA
Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Inc
TSX:RBA
51.1
48%
1.1
US
Aurora Innovation Inc
NASDAQ:AUR
Negative Multiple: -12.5 N/A N/A
FR
Spie SA
PAR:SPIE
46.3
54%
0.9
FR
Elis SA
PAR:ELIS
17.2
14%
1.2
DK
Iss A/S
CSE:ISS
15
18%
0.8
US
VSE Corp
NASDAQ:VSEC
541.7
146%
3.7

Market Distribution

Higher than 96% of companies in United Kingdom
Percentile
96th
Based on 1 967 companies
96th percentile
19.4
Low
0 — 0
Typical Range
0 — 0
High
0 —
Distribution Statistics
United Kingdom
Min 0
30th Percentile 0
Median 0
70th Percentile 0
Max 743.2

Smart Metering Systems PLC
Glance View

In the bustling world of energy management, Smart Metering Systems PLC stands as a significant player, ingeniously bridging the gap between traditional energy consumption and modern efficiency. Founded in the late '90s, the company carved a niche for itself by pioneering the installation and management of energy meters across the UK. These aren’t just ordinary meters; they are advanced devices that provide precise, real-time data on energy usage to both utilities and consumers. This intelligence empowers users to make informed energy-saving decisions, while suppliers gain insights into consumption patterns, enhancing their service offerings. Smart Metering Systems PLC thrives on this dual-channel approach, ensuring a consistent and expanding market presence in the energy sector. Their revenue model is as streamlined as their operation. By leasing these cutting-edge meters to energy suppliers and securing long-term contracts, Smart Metering Systems PLC ensures a steady flow of income backed by predictable cash flows. Additionally, the company offers a range of energy management services that further augment their financial returns. Through these services, they take on the responsibility of meter installation, maintenance, and data collection, offering suppliers a hassle-free service. The growing demand for smart energy solutions and the push for greener, more efficient energy management systems across the globe have only bolstered their market position, making Smart Metering Systems PLC a pivotal entity in fostering a more energy-conscious future.

SMS Intrinsic Value
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