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Adcorp HoldingsJSE:ADR 61 EV-to-EBIT is 3.09 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 3.77. GuruFocus rates JSE:ADR with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 856 Business Services companies, Adcorp Holdings ranks better than 89.72% 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.
Adcorp Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R612 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Adcorp Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R194 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.
Adcorp Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Adcorp Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adcorp Holdings'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 Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Adcorp Holdings'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.
Adcorp Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Adcorp Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adcorp Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Adcorp Holdings's current Enterprise Value is R598 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Adcorp Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R194 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.
Adcorp Holdings (JSE:ADR) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.09 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Adcorp Holdings and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 3.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Adcorp Holdings ranks #88 out of 856 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Adcorp Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Adcorp Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 3.09 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 3.77. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.05. Adcorp Holdings' value of 3.09 is 72% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adcorp Holdings ranks #88 out of 856 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Adcorp Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adcorp Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Adcorp Holdings ranks #88 out of 856 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Adcorp Holdings in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.05. Adcorp Holdings' value of 3.09 is 72% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.77 vs. the industry median of 11.05, Adcorp Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Business Services companies is 11.05, based on 856 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. Adcorp Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.09 is 72% 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 Adcorp Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adcorp Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.09, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 3.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adcorp Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adcorp Holdings (JSE:ADR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.60, compared to a current price of R6.26 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.09, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 3.77 and 72% below the Business Services industry median of 11.05. Adcorp Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Adcorp Holdings (JSE:ADR), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.09 as of Aug. 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 Adcorp Holdings (JSE:ADR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adcorp Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R6.26 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R4.60.
GuruFocus considers Adcorp Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ADR:
EV-to-EBIT: 3.09 (18% below median its 10-year median of 3.77)
GF Value™: R4.60 vs. price of R6.26 (36.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72% below the Business Services median (#88 of 856)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ADR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adcorp Holdings Ltd is engaged in providing workplace solutions. The company renders services in the fields of permanent recruitment and flexible staffing sectors, professional IT services, as well as the provision of business process outsourcing, training, and financial services. Its operating segments are Contingent staffing, Professional Services, Business support. and Contingent staffing Australia. The geographical segments are South Africa and International.
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