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CAFCAJSE:CAC 98 EV-to-EBIT is 17,222.82 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 43926% above its 10-year median of 39.12. GuruFocus rates JSE:CAC with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of R11.40. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,380 Industrial Products companies, CAFCA ranks worse than 98.95% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, CAFCA's Enterprise Value is R1,215,948.0 Mil.
CAFCA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R70.6 Mil. Therefore, CAFCA's EV-to-EBIT for today is 17,222.82.
The historical rank and industry rank for CAFCA's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CAC'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.15 Med: 39.12 Max: 3725.87
Current: 653.09
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of CAFCA was 3725.87. The lowest was -3.15. And the median was 39.12.
JSE:CAC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 98.95% of 2380
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.55
vs JSE:CAC: 653.09
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.
CAFCA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R200.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CAFCA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R70.6 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.
CAFCA EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
CAFCA EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CAFCA'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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, CAFCA'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.
CAFCA EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CAFCA's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CAFCA's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
CAFCA's current Enterprise Value is R1,215,948.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CAFCA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R70.6 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.
CAFCA (JSE:CAC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 17,222.82 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on CAFCA and its competitors. This is 43926% above median its historical median of 39.12. According to the industry distribution chart, CAFCA ranks #2355 out of 2380 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is CAFCA's EV-to-EBIT too high?
CAFCA's current EV-to-EBIT of 17,222.82 is 43926% above median its 10-year median of 39.12. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.55. CAFCA's value of 17,222.82 is 87996.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CAFCA ranks #2355 out of 2380 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CAFCA has a GF Score™ of 98/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAFCA's EV-to-EBIT compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, CAFCA ranks #2355 out of 2380 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places CAFCA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.55. CAFCA's value of 17,222.82 is 87996.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 39.12 vs. the industry median of 19.55, CAFCA has consistently been above 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.55, based on 2,380 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. CAFCA's current EV-to-EBIT of 17,222.82 is 87996.3% above 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 CAFCA and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CAFCA's current EV-to-EBIT is 17,222.82, which is 43926% above median its own 10-year median of 39.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CAFCA stock overvalued right now?
CAFCA (JSE:CAC) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 17,222.82. The stock's GF Value™ is R11.40, compared to a current price of R5.95 — trading 47.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17,222.82, which is 43926% above median its 10-year median of 39.12 and 87996.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 19.55. CAFCA's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 5 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 CAFCA (JSE:CAC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17,222.82 as of Aug. 06, 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 CAFCA (JSE:CAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAFCA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R5.95 is trading 47.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R11.40.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAC:
EV-to-EBIT: 17,222.82 (43926% above median its 10-year median of 39.12)
GF Value™: R11.40 vs. price of R5.95 (47.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87996.3% above the Industrial Products median (#2355 of 2380)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CAFCA Ltd is a manufacturer of electrical cables and specializes in the production of power cables, control and instrumentation cables, domestic wiring cables, solar PV cables, overhead conductors, and specialized industrial cables. Its product categories include aluminium cables, flexible cables, power cables, solar cables, telecommunications cables, and wiring cables. The Company serves a broad customer base across utilities, mining, industrial manufacturers, construction companies, telecommunications providers, retailers hardware stores, and export clients. It operates mainly in Zimbabwe and exports across the SADC and East Africa regions.
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