The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) EBIT: KES-933 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2025)


NAI:SGL The Standard Group PLC NAI:SGL
42 GF Score
Price KES5.98
GF Value KES3.43
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is The Standard Group EBIT?

The Standard Group NAI:SGL -7.43% 42 EBIT is KES-933 Mil as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus rates NAI:SGL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of KES3.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

The Standard Group's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was KES-81 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was KES-933 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. The Standard Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -3.30%. The Standard Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -23.80%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. The Standard Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -126.94%.

The Standard Group  (NAI:SGL) EBIT Explanation

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

The Standard Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ))/ count )
=-179.338 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (3976.806 + 6906.378)/ 2 )
=-179.338/5441.592
=-3.30 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2024 )
=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))
=3836.334 - 2897.082 - ( 89.919 - max(0, 4996.409 - 1958.855+89.919))
=3976.806

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 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))
=3891.648 - 0 - ( 0 - max(0, 5104.894 - 2090.164+0))
=6906.378

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2025) data.

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

The Standard Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2024  Q: Jun. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-161.758/( ( (1359.371 + max(-2995.739, 0)) + (0 + max(-3014.73, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-161.758/( ( 1359.371 + 0 )/ 2 )
=-161.758/679.6855
=-23.80 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2024 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(1655.468 + 118.176 + 56.858) - (2897.082 + 0 + 1929.159)
=-2995.739

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(0 + 0 + 2090.164) - (0 + 0 + 5104.894)
=-3014.73

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jun. 2025) EBIT data.

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

The Standard Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-932.9/734.904
=-126.94 %

* 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.

The Standard Group EBIT Related Terms

The Standard Group EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Standard Group'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.

The Standard Group EBIT Chart

The Standard Group Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -270.07 140.87 -807.79 -633.80 -989.20

The Standard Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec14 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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 -77.98 -555.82 -137.18 -852.02 -80.88

NAI:SGL vs NYT, WLY: EBIT Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, The Standard Group'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.

The Standard Group EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Standard Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Standard Group 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 Jun. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KES-933 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 KES-933 Mil mean?
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) has a EBIT of KES-933 Mil as of Jun. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on The Standard Group.
Is The Standard Group's EBIT too high?
The Standard Group's current EBIT is KES-933 Mil. Overall, The Standard Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Standard Group's EBIT compare to NYT and WLY?
The Standard Group's EBIT of KES-933 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good EBIT depends on the Media - Diversified 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 The Standard Group. The Standard Group's current EBIT is KES-933 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Standard Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.43, compared to a current price of KES5.98 — trading 74.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is KES-933 Mil. The Standard Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL), the current EBIT is KES-933 Mil as of Jun. 2025. 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES5.98 is trading 74.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.43. GuruFocus considers The Standard Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:SGL:

  • EBIT: KES-933 Mil
  • GF Value™: KES3.43 vs. price of KES5.98 (74.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 7 warning signs

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

The Standard Group Business Description

Address Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 30080, The Standard Group Centre, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
The Standard Group PLC is a multimedia media company in Kenya. The company gathers and shares information through print, Television, Radio, and Digital Media. The company provides a wide range of media products: print titles like The Standard, The Nairobian, and The Standard Courier; radio stations including Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio, and Berur FM; TV channels such as KTN Home, KTN News, BTV, and KTN Farmers TV; and digital services like the E-paper, Reader Revenue, Standardmedia. co.ke, Digger Classifieds, and Value Added Services. The segments of the company are Print and Broadcast.
42GF Score

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