E Media Holdings (JSE:EMH) EV-to-EBIT: 3.49 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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JSE:EMH E Media Holdings Ltd JSE:EMH
59 GF Score
Price R1.98
GF Value R2.34
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is E Media Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

E Media Holdings JSE:EMH 59 EV-to-EBIT is 3.49 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 6.19. GuruFocus rates JSE:EMH with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 639 Media - Diversified companies, E Media Holdings ranks better than 82.16% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, E Media Holdings's Enterprise Value is R1,524 Mil. E Media Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R437 Mil. Therefore, E Media Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.49.

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

JSE:EMH' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.31   Med: 6.19   Max: 25.17
Current: 3.49

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of E Media Holdings was 25.17. The lowest was -2.31. And the median was 6.19.

JSE:EMH's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
82.16% of 639 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.51 vs JSE:EMH: 3.49

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. E Media Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,242 Mil. E Media Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R437 Mil. E Media Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.51%.


E Media Holdings  (JSE:EMH) 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) %.

E Media Holdings'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 )
=437.406/2241.56593
=19.51 %

E Media Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,242 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. E Media Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R437 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.


E Media Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


E Media Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for E Media 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.

E Media Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

E Media Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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E Media Holdings 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 6.22 0.00 6.67 0.00 5.12

JSE:EMH vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, E Media 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.


E Media Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, E Media Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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E Media Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

E Media Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1524.491/437.406
=3.49

E Media Holdings's current Enterprise Value is R1,524 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. E Media Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R437 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 3.49 mean?
E Media Holdings (JSE:EMH) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.49 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on E Media Holdings and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 6.19. According to the industry distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #114 out of 639 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is E Media Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
E Media Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 3.49 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 6.19. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.51. E Media Holdings' value of 3.49 is 66.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #114 out of 639 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, E Media Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E Media Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #114 out of 639 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places E Media Holdings in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.51. E Media Holdings' value of 3.49 is 66.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.19 vs. the industry median of 10.51, E Media 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.51, based on 639 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. E Media Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.49 is 66.8% 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 E Media Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. E Media Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.49, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 6.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E Media Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Media Holdings (JSE:EMH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.34, compared to a current price of R1.98 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.49, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 6.19 and 66.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.51. E Media Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 E Media Holdings (JSE:EMH), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.49 as of Aug. 31, 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 E Media Holdings (JSE:EMH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Media Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R1.98 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.34. GuruFocus considers E Media Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:EMH:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 3.49 (44% below median its 10-year median of 6.19)
  • GF Value™: R2.34 vs. price of R1.98 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#114 of 639)

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


E Media Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges EMN:South Africa
Address 4 Albury Road, Dunkeld West, Hyde Park, Randburg, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
E Media Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is predominantly engaged in the media and entertainment business. The company product portfolio includes products and services like E.TV a free-to-air commercial television channel; eNCA, a 24-hour news channel; OpenView HD and YFM, a radio station that targets the youth market, and others. In addition, the company also provides property and facilities services, including broadcast and television studios, post-production facilities, equipment rental, and sales; as well as holds investments in the television broadcasting and content creation sectors. A majority of its revenue is earned from the South African market.
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