DTTLF (Datatec) EV-to-EBIT: 5.82 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — Near Median

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DTTLF Datatec Ltd DTTLF
63 GF Score
Price $5.58
GF Value $2.38
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Datatec EV-to-EBIT?

Datatec DTTLF 63 EV-to-EBIT is 5.82 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 6.36. GuruFocus rates DTTLF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,770 Software companies, Datatec ranks better than 81.81% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Datatec's Enterprise Value is $1,271 Mil. Datatec's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $218 Mil. Therefore, Datatec's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.82.

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

DTTLF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -97.16   Med: 6.36   Max: 25.7
Current: 5.77

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Datatec was 25.70. The lowest was -97.16. And the median was 6.36.

DTTLF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
81.81% of 1770 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.15 vs DTTLF: 5.77

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Datatec's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,019 Mil. Datatec's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $218 Mil. Datatec's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 21.41%.


Datatec  (OTCPK:DTTLF) 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) %.

Datatec's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Feb. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=218.235/1019.2402
=21.41 %

Datatec's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,019 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Datatec's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $218 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.


Datatec EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Datatec EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Datatec'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.

Datatec EV-to-EBIT Chart

Datatec Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBIT
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Datatec Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 4.60 0.00 4.32 0.00 5.49

DTTLF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Datatec'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.


Datatec EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Datatec's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Datatec EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1270.850/218.235
=5.82

Datatec's current Enterprise Value is $1,271 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Datatec's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $218 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 5.82 mean?
Datatec (DTTLF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.82 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Datatec and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Datatec ranks #322 out of 1770 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Datatec's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Datatec's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.82 is near median its 10-year median of 6.36. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.15. Datatec's value of 5.82 is 58.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Datatec ranks #322 out of 1770 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Datatec has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datatec's EV-to-EBIT compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Datatec ranks #322 out of 1770 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Datatec in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.15. Datatec's value of 5.82 is 58.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.36 vs. the industry median of 14.15, Datatec 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 14.15, based on 1,770 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. Datatec's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.82 is 58.9% 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 Datatec and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Datatec's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datatec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datatec (DTTLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.38, compared to a current price of $5.58 — trading 134.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.82, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.36 and 58.9% below the Software industry median of 14.15. Datatec's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Datatec (DTTLF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.82 as of Jul. 29, 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 Datatec (DTTLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datatec stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.58 is trading 134.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.38. GuruFocus considers Datatec to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DTTLF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 5.82 (near median its 10-year median of 6.36)
  • GF Value™: $2.38 vs. price of $5.58 (134.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.9% below the Software median (#322 of 1770)

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


Datatec Business Description

Address 75 Maude Street, 15th Floor, The Leonardo, Sandown, Sandton, GT, ZAF, 2146
Datatec Ltd is an international ICT solutions and services group operating in more than 50 countries across North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. The Group's service offering spans the technology distribution and integration sectors of the ICT market. Its principal activities include Westcon International, which generates the majority of revenue and operates as a value-added technology distributor of cyber security, network infrastructure, unified collaboration products, data centre solutions, channel support services, and financing and leasing solutions for ICT customers, and Logicalis International and Logicalis Latin America, which provide digital services. The Company generates the majority of its revenue from Europe.
63GF Score

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