Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) EV-to-EBIT: -2.98 (As of Sep. 03, 2026)

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JSE:CKS Crookes Brothers Ltd JSE:CKS
46 GF Score
Price R20.50
GF Value R33.40
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Crookes Brothers EV-to-EBIT?

Crookes Brothers JSE:CKS +5.13% 46 EV-to-EBIT is -2.98 as of Sep. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:CKS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Crookes Brothers ranks worse than 63897.7% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Crookes Brothers's Enterprise Value is R690.0 Mil. Crookes Brothers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-231.5 Mil. Therefore, Crookes Brothers's EV-to-EBIT for today is -2.98.

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

JSE:CKS' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.53   Med: 9.97   Max: 120.66
Current: -2.98

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Crookes Brothers was 120.66. The lowest was -7.53. And the median was 9.97.

JSE:CKS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1565 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.35 vs JSE:CKS: -2.98

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Crookes Brothers's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R670.9 Mil. Crookes Brothers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-231.5 Mil. Crookes Brothers's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -34.50%.


Crookes Brothers  (JSE:CKS) 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) %.

Crookes Brothers'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 )
=-231.497/670.92896
=-34.50 %

Crookes Brothers's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R670.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Crookes Brothers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-231.5 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.


Crookes Brothers EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Crookes Brothers EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crookes Brothers'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.

Crookes Brothers EV-to-EBIT Chart

Crookes Brothers Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.15 -6.76 5.85 4.89 -2.90

Crookes Brothers Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 5.85 0.00 4.89 0.00 -2.90

JSE:CKS vs ADM, BG, TSN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Crookes Brothers'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.


Crookes Brothers EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Crookes Brothers's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Crookes Brothers EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=689.992/-231.497
=-2.98

Crookes Brothers's current Enterprise Value is R690.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Crookes Brothers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-231.5 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 -2.98 mean?
Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) has a EV-to-EBIT of -2.98 as of Sep. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Crookes Brothers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #999999 out of 1565 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Crookes Brothers' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Crookes Brothers' current EV-to-EBIT is -2.98. Based on the distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #999999 out of 1565 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Crookes Brothers has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crookes Brothers' EV-to-EBIT compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #999999 out of 1565 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Crookes Brothers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.35, based on 1,565 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 Crookes Brothers and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crookes Brothers's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crookes Brothers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R33.40, compared to a current price of R20.50 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -2.98. Crookes Brothers' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS), the current EV-to-EBIT is -2.98 as of Sep. 03, 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 Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crookes Brothers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R20.50 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R33.40. GuruFocus considers Crookes Brothers to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CKS:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -2.98
  • GF Value™: R33.40 vs. price of R20.50 (38.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Crookes Brothers Business Description

Address Ridge 6, 20 Ncondo Place, 2nd Floor, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, NL, ZAF, 4319
Crookes Brothers Ltd is involved in the production of primary agricultural products and long-term property development. The company's segments include Sugarcane, Bananas, Macadamias, Property, and other operations. Nearly half of the company's revenue comes from the Sugarcane segment. Its geographical segments include South Africa, eSwatini, Zambia, Mozambique, and Others, of which the majority of the revenue comes from South Africa.
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