Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) EV-to-EBIT: 8.19 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 76% Below Median

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AMM:ZEIC Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co AMM:ZEIC
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What is Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co EV-to-EBIT?

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co AMM:ZEIC -2.67% 30 EV-to-EBIT is 8.19 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 34.09. GuruFocus rates AMM:ZEIC with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 200 Education companies, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks better than 56% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Enterprise Value is JOD68.62 Mil. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was JOD8.38 Mil. Therefore, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 8.19.

The historical rank and industry rank for Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

AMM:ZEIC' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.28   Med: 34.09   Max: 365.73
Current: 8.19

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co was 365.73. The lowest was 6.28. And the median was 34.09.

AMM:ZEIC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
56% of 200 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.755 vs AMM:ZEIC: 8.19

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was JOD62.56 Mil. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was JOD8.38 Mil. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 13.39%.


Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co  (AMM:ZEIC) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=8.379/62.5555
=13.39 %

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was JOD62.56 Mil.
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was JOD8.38 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.


Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EV-to-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.

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co Annual Data
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EV-to-EBIT
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Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co Quarterly Data
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AMM:ZEIC vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co'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.


Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=68.620/8.379
=8.19

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's current Enterprise Value is JOD68.62 Mil.
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was JOD8.38 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.

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What does a EV-to-EBIT of 8.19 mean?
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.19 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 34.09. Over the past decade, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.28 to 365.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks #88 out of 200 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.19 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 34.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.28 to a high of 365.73. The Education industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's value of 8.19 is 16% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks #88 out of 200 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks #88 out of 200 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's value of 8.19 is 16% below this benchmark. Historically, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.28 to 365.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.09 vs. the industry median of 9.76, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 9.76, based on 200 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. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.19 is 16% 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 Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.19, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 34.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 8.19. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.19, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 34.09 and 16% below the Education industry median of 9.76. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 3 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 Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.19 as of Aug. 16, 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.

Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co Business Description

Address Commercial Zone, P.O. Box 132222, Al-Zarqa, JOR, 13132
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co provides educational services. It is a private university located in Zarqa city. The company's current main activity consists of establishing and founding a private university, a dental center, a specialized hospital, a general hospital, establishing and managing kindergartens, establishing schools for all educational levels, managing expenses, dues and medical claims, training in technological skills, rehabilitation, auditory and verbal training, speech therapy, training in the use of computers and computer programs, and vocational training and development.
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