Capita Valuation Multiples

Capita is valued at $411M as of October 2026, a 0.4x revenue multiple. In the last 12 months, Capita revenue was $2.6B and Capita EBITDA was $186M.

Capita Overview

About Capita

Capita is a United Kingdom business-process-management and professional-services group. It supplies outsourced operational services, technology support and integrated services to public-sector organisations and commercial customers. The company earns revenue through service contracts, including arrangements covering business processes and information-technology operations. Its services draw on personnel, operating infrastructure and delivery centres across multiple locations. At the announcement of its Northgate Managed Services acquisition in February 2013, Capita employed approximately 46,500 people at more than 350 sites, including sixty-eight business centres in the United Kingdom, Europe and India. The company was quoted on the London Stock Exchange. The Northgate transaction added cloud-based infrastructure and specialist managed IT services to its existing outsourcing capabilities. Capita’s customers used these services to support operational delivery, technology management and the administration of business functions.


Founded

1986

HQ

United Kingdom

Employees

38.5K

Website

capita.com

Financials (LTM)

Revenue: $2.6B
EBITDA: $186M

EV

$1B

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Capita Financials

Capita reported last 12-month revenue of $2.6B and EBITDA of $186M.

In the same LTM period, Capita generated $303M in gross profit, $186M in EBITDA, and $31M in net income.

Revenue (LTM)


Capita P&L

In the most recent fiscal year, Capita reported revenue of $3.1B and EBITDA of ($75M).

Capita is unprofitable as of last fiscal year, with gross margin of 20%, EBITDA margin of (2%), and net margin of (7%).

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Revenue$2.6B$3.1B$3.8B$3.3B$3.1B
Gross Profit$303M$626M$801M$699M$626M
Gross Margin12%20%21%21%20%
EBITDA$186M($75M)$66M$337M($75M)
EBITDA Margin7%(2%)2%10%(2%)
EBIT Margin3%(6%)(2%)(0%)(6%)
Net Profit$31M($219M)($241M)$104M($219M)
Net Margin1%(7%)(6%)3%(7%)
Net Debt-$242M---

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Capita Stock Performance

Capita has current market cap of $411M, and enterprise value of $1B.

Market Cap Evolution


Capita's stock price is $3.43.

Capita share price decreased by 23.6% in the last year.

Capita has an EPS (earnings per share) of $-1.83.

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EVMarket CapPrice 1DPrice 1MPrice 3MPrice 12MEPS
$1B$411M0.0%0.0%-9.8%-23.6%$-1.83

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Capita Valuation Multiples

Capita trades at 0.4x EV/Revenue multiple, and 5.6x EV/EBITDA.

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EV / Revenue (LTM)


Capita Financial Valuation Multiples

As of November 3, 2026, Capita has market cap of $411M and EV of $1B.

Capita has a P/E ratio of 13.1x.

LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
EV/Revenue0.4x0.3x0.3x0.3x0.3x
EV/EBITDA5.6x(13.9x)16.0x3.1x(13.9x)
EV/EBIT11.8x(6.1x)(14.9x)(78.4x)(6.1x)
EV/Gross Profit3.5x1.7x1.3x1.5x1.7x
P/E13.1x(1.9x)(1.7x)4.0x(1.9x)
EV/FCF(11.1x)(18.3x)(7.6x)(10.3x)(18.3x)

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Capita Margins & Growth Rates

Capita decreased revenue by 21% and EBITDA by 330% in the last fiscal year.

In the most recent fiscal year, Capita reported gross margin of 20%, EBITDA margin of (2%), and net margin of (7%).

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Capita Margins

Last FY202420252026202720282029
Gross Margin20%21%20%10%
EBITDA Margin(2%)10%(2%)7%
EBIT Margin(6%)(0%)(6%)3%
Net Margin(7%)3%(7%)1%
FCF Margin(2%)(3%)(2%)(4%)

Capita Growth Rates

FY+1/FY23/2424/2525/2626/2727/2828/29
Revenue Growth(21%)(14%)(6%)(21%)
Gross Profit Growth(62%)(13%)(10%)(62%)
EBITDA Growth(330%)414%(122%)(330%)
EBIT Growth(145%)(81%)1194%(145%)
Net Profit Growth(110%)(143%)(311%)(110%)
FCF Growth61%(26%)(44%)61%

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Capita Operational KPIs

Capita's revenue per employee in the last FY averaged $0.1M, while opex per employee averaged $0.0M for the same period.

Capita's Rule of 40 is (14%) (metric relevant for SaaS companies only, counted as combined revenue growth rate and EBITDA margin).

Capita's Rule of X is (45%) (created by Bessemer, Rule of X is another metric to measure SaaS companies, ~1.5x stronger vs. the traditional Rule of 40, counted as revenue growth rate multiplied by 2.5 plus EBITDA margin).

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Rule of 404%(14%)---
Bessemer Rule of X(1%)(45%)---
Revenue per Employee-$0.1M---
Opex per Employee-$0.0M---
G&A Expenses to Revenue-26%23%22%26%
Opex to Revenue-26%23%22%26%

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Capita Competitors

Capita competitors include MPS, Quess Corp, Prestige International, Quadient, Conduent, Zalaris, Alight, NIIT Learning Systems, IBEX and CAC Holdings.

Most Capita public comparables operate across BPO Services.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
MPS$81M$27M5.0x4.5x15.1x-
Quess Corp$1.6B$33M0.3x0.3x13.3x12.0x
Prestige International$450M$77M0.9x0.9x5.5x-
Quadient$1.2B$97M1.1x1.2x13.6x5.3x
Conduent$3B$75M0.3x0.4x13.2x6.6x
Zalaris$163M$20M1.7x1.8x13.5x8.7x
Alight$2.3B($2.6B)0.9x1.0x(0.8x)5.0x
NIIT Learning Systems$205M$43M0.6x0.5x2.8x2.9x

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Acquisitions by Capita

Capita has acquired 36 companies to date.

Last acquisition by Capita was on December 5th 2017. Capita acquired Call Vision Technologies Ltd. for $25M (EV/Revenue multiple available to Pro users).

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Latest Acquisitions by Capita

Call Vision Technologies Ltd.
Smartschools
NYS Corporate
amity communications
Description
Call Vision Technologies Ltd. is a UK-based developer of voice and data software for emergency services. The company supplies CAD systems, radio integration tools, and location services to ambulance control rooms throughout England and Wales. Operational since 2002 in Nottingham, its Mosaic platform manages incident response for trusts like London Ambulance Service and Welsh Ambulance Service. Call Vision also supports police and fire services with resilient communication systems compliant with NENA i3 standards.
Smartschools is a Dublin-based ICT service provider serving schools and educational institutions across Ireland. The company supplies hardware, software, networking, and support services, integrating with broader education technology portfolios following its acquisition by Capita. It equips thousands of classrooms with digital learning infrastructure.
NYS Corporate is a London-based agency delivering end-to-end event management, conferences, and corporate travel services to global brands in finance, technology, and pharmaceuticals. The firm handles logistics for events ranging from board meetings to international summits, integrating virtual platforms and on-site production. NYS Corporate utilizes proprietary booking software for attendee registration and expense tracking. With over 20 years in operation, it partners with venues across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, managing annual events for clients like HSBC and Deloitte.
Amity Communications is a UK-based provider of multilingual document management and localization services from concept through production. The firm ensures visual and verbal consistency across translations for technical manuals, marketing collateral, and regulatory filings. Amity Communications implements workflow systems to streamline updates and compliance for global enterprises in manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.
HQ CountryUnited KingdomIrelandUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
HQ City
Southampton
Dublin
-
London
Deal Date5 Dec 201726 Sep 201728 Apr 20172 Sep 2016
Valuation$25Mundisclosedundisclosedundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Investments by Capita

Capita has invested in 2 companies to date.

Latest investment by Capita was on June 29th 2022. Capita invested in Distributed in their $10M Series A round (EV/Revenue multiple available to Pro users).

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Latest Investments by Capita

Distributed
Dragonfly AI
Dragonfly AI
Description
Distributed is a London-based software development company founded in 2017 that operates an on-demand platform for elastic teams of global engineers. Clients access fully managed distributed teams to accelerate software building, maintenance, and deployment with enhanced efficiency and visibility.
Dragonfly AI is a London-based predictive analytics platform for content optimization. The tool generates heatmaps forecasting viewer attention on ads, websites, and videos using computer vision models trained on 10 million sessions. Clients like Unilever and BBC integrate APIs for A/B testing, boosting engagement by prioritizing salient elements. Dragonfly AI processes uploads in under 10 seconds with browser extensions for real-time previews.
Dragonfly AI is a London-based predictive analytics platform for content optimization. The tool generates heatmaps forecasting viewer attention on ads, websites, and videos using computer vision models trained on 10 million sessions. Clients like Unilever and BBC integrate APIs for A/B testing, boosting engagement by prioritizing salient elements. Dragonfly AI processes uploads in under 10 seconds with browser extensions for real-time previews.
HQ CountryUnited KingdomUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
HQ City
London
London
London
Deal Date29 Jun 202211 Apr 202217 Nov 2020
RoundSeries ASeries ASeed
Raised$10M$4M$800K
InvestorsGuinness Ventures; Capita; Fuel Ventures; Downing Ventures; Outrun VenturesGuinness Ventures; Capita; Downing VenturesCapita; Downing Ventures
Valuationundisclosedundisclosedundisclosed
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About Capita

When was Capita founded?Capita was founded in 1986.
Where is Capita headquartered?Capita is headquartered in United Kingdom.
How many employees does Capita have?As of today, Capita has over 38K employees.
Who is the CEO of Capita?Capita's CEO is Adolfo Hernandez.
Is Capita publicly listed?Yes, Capita is a public company listed on London Stock Exchange.
What is the stock symbol of Capita?Capita trades under CPI ticker.
When did Capita go public?Capita went public in 1991.
Who are competitors of Capita?Capita main competitors include MPS, Quess Corp, Prestige International, Quadient, Conduent, Zalaris, Alight, NIIT Learning Systems, IBEX, CAC Holdings.
What is the current market cap of Capita?Capita's current market cap is $411M.
What is the current revenue of Capita?Capita's last 12 months revenue is $2.6B.
What is the current revenue growth of Capita?Capita revenue growth (NTM/LTM) is (3%).
What is the current EV/Revenue multiple of Capita?Current revenue multiple of Capita is 0.4x.
What is the current EBITDA of Capita?Capita's last 12 months EBITDA is $186M.
What is Capita's EBITDA margin?Capita's last 12 months EBITDA margin is 7%.
What is the current EV/EBITDA multiple of Capita?Current EBITDA multiple of Capita is 5.6x.
What is the current FCF of Capita?Capita's last 12 months FCF is ($95M).
What is Capita's FCF margin?Capita's last 12 months FCF margin is (4%).
What is the current EV/FCF multiple of Capita?Current FCF multiple of Capita is (11.1x).
How many companies Capita has acquired to date?As of November 2026, Capita has acquired 36 companies.
What was the largest acquisition by Capita?$445M acquisition of Avocis on 3rd February 2015 was the largest M&A Capita has done to date.
In how many companies Capita has invested to date?As of November 2026, Capita has invested in 2 companies.
What was the last Capita investment?On 29th June 2022 Capita invested in Distributed, participating in a $10M Series A round, alongside Guinness Ventures, Fuel Ventures, Downing Ventures, and Outrun Ventures.
In what companies Capita invested in?Capita invested in Distributed and Dragonfly AI.

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