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Canaf InvestmentsCAFZF 58 EV-to-EBIT is 2.32 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 1.76. GuruFocus rates CAFZF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 490 Steel companies, Canaf Investments ranks better than 93.88% 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.
Canaf Investments's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $4.98 Mil.
Canaf Investments's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.48 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.
Canaf Investments EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Canaf Investments EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canaf Investments'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.
For the Coking Coal subindustry, Canaf Investments'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.
Canaf Investments EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Canaf Investments's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canaf Investments's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Canaf Investments's current Enterprise Value is $5.77 Mil.
Canaf Investments's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.48 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.
Canaf Investments (CAFZF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 2.32 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Canaf Investments and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Canaf Investments ranks #30 out of 490 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Canaf Investments' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Canaf Investments' current EV-to-EBIT of 2.32 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.76. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.14. Canaf Investments' value of 2.32 is 82.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canaf Investments ranks #30 out of 490 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Canaf Investments has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canaf Investments' EV-to-EBIT compare to HCC and AMR?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Canaf Investments ranks #30 out of 490 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Canaf Investments in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.14. Canaf Investments' value of 2.32 is 82.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.76 vs. the industry median of 13.14, Canaf Investments 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 Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 13.14, based on 490 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. Canaf Investments's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.32 is 82.3% 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 Canaf Investments and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canaf Investments's current EV-to-EBIT is 2.32, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 1.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canaf Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canaf Investments (CAFZF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.17, compared to a current price of $0.23 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 2.32, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.76 and 82.3% below the Steel industry median of 13.14. Canaf Investments' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Canaf Investments (CAFZF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 2.32 as of Aug. 07, 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 Canaf Investments (CAFZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canaf Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.23 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.17.
GuruFocus considers Canaf Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAFZF:
EV-to-EBIT: 2.32 (32% above median its 10-year median of 1.76)
GF Value™: $0.17 vs. price of $0.23 (34.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.3% below the Steel median (#30 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAFZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canaf Investments Inc is a Canadian company that owns and operates a coal processing plant in South Africa that processes coal and coal products into calcine, a coke substitute with high carbon content. The company, through its subsidiaries, produces calcined anthracite used in the manufacturing process of steel and manganese. The company operates in two reportable segments: head office operations in Canada and the coal processing business in South Africa, out of which the majority of revenue comes from South Africa.
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