Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) EV-to-EBIT: -1.34 (As of Sep. 22, 2026)

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DAR:NMG Nation Media Group PLC DAR:NMG
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What is Nation Media Group EV-to-EBIT?

Nation Media Group DAR:NMG 100 EV-to-EBIT is -1.34 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates DAR:NMG with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of TZS278.29. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 652 Media - Diversified companies, Nation Media Group ranks worse than 153374.08% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Nation Media Group's Enterprise Value is TZS8,385 Mil. Nation Media Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS-6,242 Mil. Therefore, Nation Media Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is -1.34.

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

DAR:NMG' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.25   Med: 1.14   Max: 18.16
Current: -3.55

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Nation Media Group was 18.16. The lowest was -4.25. And the median was 1.14.

DAR:NMG's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 652 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.64 vs DAR:NMG: -3.55

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Nation Media Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS49,533 Mil. Nation Media Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS-6,242 Mil. Nation Media Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -12.60%.


Nation Media Group  (DAR:NMG) 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 Media Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-6241.6648540571/49533.05364062
=-12.60 %

Nation Media Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS49,533 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nation Media Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS-6,242 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 Media Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Nation Media Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nation Media Group'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 Media Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Nation Media Group 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 0.33 -0.47 -1.71 -2.36 -7.80

Nation Media Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -2.43 -4.52 -1.95 52.75 -7.94

DAR:NMG vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Nation Media Group'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 Media Group EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Nation Media Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Nation Media Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=8385.044/-6241.6648540571
=-1.34

Nation Media Group's current Enterprise Value is TZS8,385 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nation Media Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was TZS-6,242 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 -1.34 mean?
Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.34 as of Sep. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Nation Media Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #999999 out of 652 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Nation Media Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Nation Media Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.34. Based on the distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #999999 out of 652 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nation Media Group has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nation Media Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Nation Media Group ranks #999999 out of 652 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Nation Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.64. 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 10.64, based on 652 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 Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nation Media Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nation Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -1.34. The stock's GF Value™ is TZS278.29, compared to a current price of TZS305.00 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.34. Nation Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.34 as of Sep. 22, 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 Nation Media Group (DAR:NMG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nation Media Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of TZS305.00 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of TZS278.29.

Key valuation signals for DAR:NMG:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -1.34
  • GF Value™: TZS278.29 vs. price of TZS305.00 (9.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Nation Media Group Business Description

Other Exchanges NMG:Kenya
Address Kimathi Street, P. O Box 49010, Nation Centre, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Nation Media Group PLC is an independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media which attract and serve unparalleled audiences across East Africa. It is engaged in the publication, printing and distribution of newspapers, radio and television broadcasting and digital online products, in the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its segment include Newspapers and Digital incorporating sale of newspapers, advertisements published in the newspapers, advertisements in the digital platforms and subscriptions of e-paper, and Broadcasting incorporating advertisements and other content aired on television and radio. The majority of revenue is derived from Newspapers and Digital segment.
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