Santova (JSE:SNV) EBIT: R208 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


JSE:SNV Santova Ltd JSE:SNV
80 GF Score
Price R7.70
GF Value R14.75
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Santova EBIT?

Santova JSE:SNV 80 EBIT is R208 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:SNV with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of R14.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Santova's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was R137 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R208 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Santova's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 12.30%. Santova's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 46.76%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Santova's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 21.42%.


Santova  (JSE:SNV) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Santova's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Aug. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=256.622 * ( 1 - 28.56% )/( (1454.857 + 1526.957)/ 2 )
=183.3307568/1490.907
=12.30 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Aug. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2364.319 - 527.808 - ( 381.654 - max(0, 769.392 - 1340.174+381.654))
=1454.857

Invested Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2226.977 - 284.188 - ( 415.832 - max(0, 687.615 - 1297.526+415.832))
=1526.957

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Santova's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Aug. 2025  Q: Feb. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=273.116/( ( (296.488 + max(392.063, 0)) + (247.965 + max(231.584, 0)) )/ 2 )
=273.116/( ( 688.551 + 479.549 )/ 2 )
=273.116/584.05
=46.76 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Aug. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(932.474 + 1.325 + 24.721) - (527.808 + 0 + 38.649)
=392.063

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(679.898 + 0.935 + 30.336) - (284.188 + 0 + 195.397)
=231.584

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Santova's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=208.383/972.644
=21.42 %

* 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.


Santova EBIT Related Terms


Santova EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Santova's EBIT 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.

Santova EBIT Chart

Santova Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 228.72 286.43 208.38 204.45 208.38

Santova Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
EBIT 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 98.46 87.95 116.51 71.83 136.56

JSE:SNV vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: EBIT Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Santova's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Santova EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Santova's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Santova's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Santova EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R208 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of R208 Mil mean?
Santova (JSE:SNV) has a EBIT of R208 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Santova.
Is Santova's EBIT too high?
Santova's current EBIT is R208 Mil. Overall, Santova has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santova's EBIT compare to FDX and UPS?
Santova's EBIT of R208 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Transportation company?
A good EBIT depends on the Transportation industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Santova. Santova's current EBIT is R208 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santova stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santova (JSE:SNV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R14.75, compared to a current price of R7.70 — trading 47.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is R208 Mil. Santova's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Santova (JSE:SNV), the current EBIT is R208 Mil as of Feb. 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 Santova (JSE:SNV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santova stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R7.70 is trading 47.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R14.75. GuruFocus considers Santova to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SNV:

  • EBIT: R208 Mil
  • GF Value™: R14.75 vs. price of R7.70 (47.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Santova Business Description

Address Level 3 West, 1 Ncondo Place, Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga, NL, ZAF, 4319
Santova Ltd is a South African firm engaged in the international trade solutions business. Its core services are Supply chain solutions, business intelligence, logistic services, Client Sourcing, Procurement Management Services, Express sensitive services, and financial services. The company operates in three segments, namely Logistics services segment is into the coordination and control over the forward and reverse movement of client's goods across the entire supply chain from source to destination; Financial services comprise insurance and related services and the Group segment provides support services to all group's business unit. Majority of its revenue is derived from the Logistics segment. Its geographical segments include Africa, Asia Pacific, UK, North America and Europe.
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