SES (CHIX:SESGP) EV-to-EBIT: -98.80 (As of Sep. 16, 2026)

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What is SES EV-to-EBIT?

SES CHIX:SESGP 71 EV-to-EBIT is -98.80 as of Sep. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SESGP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 646 Media - Diversified companies, SES ranks worse than 99.23% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, SES's Enterprise Value is €9,287 Mil. SES's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-94 Mil. Therefore, SES's EV-to-EBIT for today is -98.80.

The historical rank and industry rank for SES's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:SESGp' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.03   Med: 17.58   Max: 1085.53
Current: 1031.86

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of SES was 1085.53. The lowest was -6.03. And the median was 17.58.

CHIX:SESGp's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
99.23% of 646 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.48 vs CHIX:SESGp: 1031.86

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. SES's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €9,640 Mil. SES's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-94 Mil. SES's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -0.98%.


SES  (CHIX:SESGp) 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) %.

SES'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 )
=-94/9639.844
=-0.98 %

SES's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €9,640 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SES's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-94 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.


SES EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


SES EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SES'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.

SES EV-to-EBIT Chart

SES 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 13.38 41.21 -7.38 13.60 55.15

SES Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 -5.76 13.44 21.02 40.43 101.47

CHIX:SESGP vs NXST, NMAX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, SES'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.


SES EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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SES EV-to-EBIT Calculation

SES's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=9286.748/-94
=-98.80

SES's current Enterprise Value is €9,287 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. SES's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-94 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 -98.80 mean?
SES (CHIX:SESGP) has a EV-to-EBIT of -98.80 as of Sep. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on SES and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SES ranks #641 out of 646 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 99.2%.
Is SES's EV-to-EBIT too high?
SES's current EV-to-EBIT is -98.80. Based on the distribution chart, SES ranks #641 out of 646 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SES has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SES's EV-to-EBIT compare to NXST and NMAX?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, SES ranks #641 out of 646 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places SES in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.48. 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 10.48, based on 646 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 SES and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SES's current EV-to-EBIT is -98.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SES stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SES (CHIX:SESGP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.10, compared to a current price of €4.61 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -98.80. SES's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 SES (CHIX:SESGP), the current EV-to-EBIT is -98.80 as of Sep. 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.

Is SES (CHIX:SESGP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SES stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.61 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.10. GuruFocus considers SES to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SESGP:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -98.80
  • GF Value™: €7.10 vs. price of €4.61 (35.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs

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


SES Business Description

Address Chateau de Betzdorf, Betzdorf, Luxembourg, LUX, L-6815
SES SA is a communications satellite owner and operator and functions in the television broadcasting space. It operates in one operating segment, namely the provision of satellite-based data transmission capacity and ancillary services to customers around the world. The company's Network business operates a multi-orbit (MEO-GEO) constellation of satellites with the combination of global coverage, high performance, and a low-latency MEO system and partners with LEO. The company's Media business delivers quality viewing experiences to audiences world-wide.
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