IHS (IHS Holding) EV-to-EBIT: 5.40 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — Near Median

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What is IHS Holding EV-to-EBIT?

IHS Holding IHS +0.12% 50 EV-to-EBIT is 5.40 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 5.16. GuruFocus rates IHS with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,355 Real Estate companies, IHS Holding ranks better than 84.5% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, IHS Holding's Enterprise Value is $5,505 Mil. IHS Holding's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,020 Mil. Therefore, IHS Holding's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.40.

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

IHS' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -118.32   Med: 5.16   Max: 1026.88
Current: 5.4

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of IHS Holding was 1026.88. The lowest was -118.32. And the median was 5.16.

IHS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
84.5% of 1355 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.54 vs IHS: 5.40

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. IHS Holding's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,502 Mil. IHS Holding's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,020 Mil. IHS Holding's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.54%.


IHS Holding  (NYSE:IHS) 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) %.

IHS Holding'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 )
=1019.8/5502.00233
=18.54 %

IHS Holding's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,502 Mil.
IHS Holding'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 $1,020 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.


IHS Holding EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


IHS Holding EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IHS Holding'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.

IHS Holding EV-to-EBIT Chart

IHS Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 33.14 -26.38 -3.85 -4.29 5.28

IHS Holding Quarterly Data
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IHS vs NMRK, CWK, OPEN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, IHS Holding'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.


IHS Holding EV-to-EBIT vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, IHS Holding's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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IHS Holding EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=5505.371/1019.8
=5.40

IHS Holding's current Enterprise Value is $5,505 Mil.
IHS Holding'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 $1,020 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 5.40 mean?
IHS Holding (IHS) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.40 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on IHS Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.16. According to the industry distribution chart, IHS Holding ranks #210 out of 1355 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is IHS Holding's EV-to-EBIT too high?
IHS Holding's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.40 is near median its 10-year median of 5.16. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.54. IHS Holding's value of 5.40 is 60.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IHS Holding ranks #210 out of 1355 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IHS Holding has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IHS Holding's EV-to-EBIT compare to NMRK and CWK?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, IHS Holding ranks #210 out of 1355 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places IHS Holding in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.54. IHS Holding's value of 5.40 is 60.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.16 vs. the industry median of 13.54, IHS Holding 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 Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Real Estate companies is 13.54, based on 1,355 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. IHS Holding's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.40 is 60.1% 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 IHS Holding and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IHS Holding's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IHS Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IHS Holding (IHS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.18, compared to a current price of $8.24 — trading 97.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.16 and 60.1% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.54. IHS Holding's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 IHS Holding (IHS), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.40 as of Jul. 27, 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 IHS Holding (IHS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IHS Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.24 is trading 97.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.18. GuruFocus considers IHS Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IHS:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 5.40 (near median its 10-year median of 5.16)
  • GF Value™: $4.18 vs. price of $8.24 (97.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.1% below the Real Estate median (#210 of 1355)

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


IHS Holding Business Description

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Address 123 Victoria Street, 1 Cathedral Piazza, London, GBR, SW1E 5BP
IHS Holding Ltd is an independent owner, operator, and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure. The company provides telecommunications infrastructure to its customers, who are MNOs, who in turn provide wireless voice and data services to their end-users. Its geographical segments are Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. The majority of its revenue is derived from Nigeria.
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