African Rainbow MineralsAFBOF 82 EV-to-EBIT is 8.40 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 6.96. GuruFocus rates AFBOF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Metals & Mining companies, African Rainbow Minerals ranks better than 66.11% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
African Rainbow Minerals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,709.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. African Rainbow Minerals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $214.3 Mil.
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African Rainbow Minerals EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
African Rainbow Minerals EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, African Rainbow Minerals'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.
African Rainbow Minerals EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, African Rainbow Minerals's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African Rainbow Minerals's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
African Rainbow Minerals's current Enterprise Value is $1,800.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. African Rainbow Minerals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $214.3 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.
African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.40 as of Jul. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 6.96. Over the past decade, African Rainbow Minerals' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.71 to 32.93. According to the industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #225 out of 664 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is African Rainbow Minerals' EV-to-EBIT too high?
African Rainbow Minerals' current EV-to-EBIT of 8.40 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 6.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.71 to a high of 32.93. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.03. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 8.40 is 30.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #225 out of 664 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, African Rainbow Minerals has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Rainbow Minerals' EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #225 out of 664 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts African Rainbow Minerals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.03. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 8.40 is 30.2% below this benchmark. Historically, African Rainbow Minerals' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.71 to 32.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.96 vs. the industry median of 12.03, African Rainbow Minerals 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-EBIT for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Metals & Mining companies is 12.03, based on 664 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. African Rainbow Minerals's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.40 is 30.2% 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-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Rainbow Minerals's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.40, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 6.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Rainbow Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.63, compared to a current price of $11.07 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.40, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 6.96 and 30.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 12.03. African Rainbow Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.40 as of Jul. 12, 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 African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.07 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.63.
GuruFocus considers African Rainbow Minerals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AFBOF:
EV-to-EBIT: 8.40 (21% above median its 10-year median of 6.96)
GF Value™: $12.63 vs. price of $11.07 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#225 of 664)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AFBOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African Rainbow Minerals Ltd is a South African diversified mining and minerals company with operations in South Africa and Malaysia. The group operates through four main segments: ARM Platinum, which includes platinum group metals and nickel; ARM Ferrous, focused on iron ore, manganese ore, and chrome ore; ARM Coal, operating mainly in the Goedgevonden Mine; and ARM Corporate, which includes Machadodorp Works, gold investments, and other activities. The company produces manganese alloys and holds a strategic investment in gold. The company generates the majority of its revenue from South Africa and maintains a presence in Europe, the Americas, and the Far and Middle East.
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