Nation Group (Thailand) PCL (BKK:NATION) EV-to-EBIT: -14.50 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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What is Nation Group (Thailand) PCL EV-to-EBIT?

Nation Group (Thailand) PCL BKK:NATION EV-to-EBIT is -14.50 as of Aug. 09, 2026. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 632 Media - Diversified companies, Nation Group (Thailand) PCL ranks worse than 158227.69% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's Enterprise Value is ฿980.6 Mil. Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-67.6 Mil. Therefore, Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's EV-to-EBIT for today is -14.50.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

BKK:NATION' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -80.56   Med: -2.76   Max: 19.69
Current: -14.5

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Nation Group (Thailand) PCL was 19.69. The lowest was -80.56. And the median was -2.76.

BKK:NATION's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 632 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.575 vs BKK:NATION: -14.50

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿1,157.5 Mil. Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿-67.6 Mil. Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.84%.


Nation Group (Thailand) PCL  (BKK:NATION) 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) %.

Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-67.649/1157.52235
=-5.84 %

Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿1,157.5 Mil.
Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ฿-67.6 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.


Nation Group (Thailand) PCL EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Nation Group (Thailand) PCL EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nation Group (Thailand) PCL'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.

Nation Group (Thailand) PCL EV-to-EBIT Chart

Nation Group (Thailand) PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -26.56 2.56 -3.07 -1.13 -7.27

Nation Group (Thailand) PCL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-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 -0.90 -1.84 -2.04 -7.27 -17.11

BKK:NATION vs NYT, WLY: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Nation Group (Thailand) PCL'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.


Nation Group (Thailand) PCL EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's EV-to-EBIT falls into.



Nation Group (Thailand) PCL EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=980.584/-67.649
=-14.50

Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's current Enterprise Value is ฿980.6 Mil.
Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ฿-67.6 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -14.50 mean?
Nation Group (Thailand) PCL (BKK:NATION) has a EV-to-EBIT of -14.50 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nation Group (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nation Group (Thailand) PCL ranks #999999 out of 632 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's current EV-to-EBIT is -14.50. Based on the distribution chart, Nation Group (Thailand) PCL ranks #999999 out of 632 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's EV-to-EBIT compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nation Group (Thailand) PCL ranks #999999 out of 632 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Nation Group (Thailand) PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.58. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.58, based on 632 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. 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 Nation Group (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nation Group (Thailand) PCL's current EV-to-EBIT is -14.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nation Group (Thailand) PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nation Group (Thailand) PCL (BKK:NATION) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.03, compared to a current price of ฿0.04 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -14.50. 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 Nation Group (Thailand) PCL (BKK:NATION), the current EV-to-EBIT is -14.50 as of Aug. 09, 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.

Nation Group (Thailand) PCL Business Description

Address Debaratna Road, 1854, 9th, 10th and 11th Floors, Bangna-Tai, Bangna, Bangkok, THA, 10260
Nation Group (Thailand) PCL is a Thailand-based company. The company is engaged in the publishing and distribution of newspapers and providing advertising and news services and others. Its operating segment includes Publishing and advertising and related online and event; Broadcasting and related online and event; Online media and related event; and Others, which represents sale of food and beverages. The company generates maximum revenue from Publishing and advertising and related online and event segment. The company has five business groups: Publishing Group; Television Business Group; Event Marketing; New Media Platforms; and Business to Consumer (B2C) Group. The group principally operates in Thailand.