Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) EV-to-EBIT: 3.48 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 10% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

JSE:FTH Frontier Transport Holdings Ltd JSE:FTH
75 GF Score
Price R6.50
GF Value R6.76
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Frontier Transport Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

Frontier Transport Holdings JSE:FTH +6.56% 75 EV-to-EBIT is 3.48 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 3.17. GuruFocus rates JSE:FTH with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of R6.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 863 Transportation companies, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks better than 94.21% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Frontier Transport Holdings's Enterprise Value is R1,973 Mil. Frontier Transport Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R567 Mil. Therefore, Frontier Transport Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.48.

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

JSE:FTH' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.05   Med: 3.17   Max: 5.82
Current: 3.48

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Frontier Transport Holdings was 5.82. The lowest was 2.05. And the median was 3.17.

JSE:FTH's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
94.21% of 863 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.34 vs JSE:FTH: 3.48

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Frontier Transport Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,738 Mil. Frontier Transport Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R567 Mil. Frontier Transport Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.61%.


Frontier Transport Holdings  (JSE:FTH) 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) %.

Frontier Transport 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 )
=566.663/1737.63526
=32.61 %

Frontier Transport Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,738 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Frontier Transport Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R567 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.


Frontier Transport Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Frontier Transport Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Frontier Transport 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.

Frontier Transport Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

Frontier Transport Holdings 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 2.91 2.45 3.18 3.44 3.07

Frontier Transport Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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 3.18 0.00 3.44 0.00 3.07

JSE:FTH vs UNP, CSX, NSC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Frontier Transport 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.


Frontier Transport Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Frontier Transport Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


JSE:FTH
75GF Score
Frontier Transport Holdings Ltd JSE:FTH
EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Frontier Transport Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Frontier Transport Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1972.944/566.663
=3.48

Frontier Transport Holdings's current Enterprise Value is R1,973 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Frontier Transport Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R567 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 3.48 mean?
Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.48 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Frontier Transport Holdings and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 3.17. Over the past decade, Frontier Transport Holdings' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.05 to 5.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #50 out of 863 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Frontier Transport Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 3.48 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 3.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.05 to a high of 5.82. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.34. Frontier Transport Holdings' value of 3.48 is 71.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #50 out of 863 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Frontier Transport Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Transport Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Frontier Transport Holdings ranks #50 out of 863 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Frontier Transport Holdings in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.34. Frontier Transport Holdings' value of 3.48 is 71.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Frontier Transport Holdings' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.05 to 5.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.17 vs. the industry median of 12.34, Frontier Transport 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.34, based on 863 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. Frontier Transport Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.48 is 71.8% 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 Frontier Transport Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Transport Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.48, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 3.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Transport Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R6.76, compared to a current price of R6.50 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.48, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 3.17 and 71.8% below the Transportation industry median of 12.34. Frontier Transport Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.48 as of Aug. 04, 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 Frontier Transport Holdings (JSE:FTH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Transport Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R6.50 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R6.76. GuruFocus considers Frontier Transport Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:FTH:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 3.48 (10% above median its 10-year median of 3.17)
  • GF Value™: R6.76 vs. price of R6.50 (3.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.8% below the Transportation median (#50 of 863)

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


Frontier Transport Holdings Business Description

Address 103 Bofors Circle, Epping Industria, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7460
Frontier Transport Holdings Ltd is an investment entity tailored to consolidate and expand opportunities in the mobility and logistics sectors. The company through its subsidiary provides a scheduled commuter bus operator in the Cape Metropole. The company provides services such as Public Transport, School & Private Tours, Luxury Coaches, Shuttle Services, and Parts & Spares Sales.
75GF Score

Get the complete analysis for JSE:FTH

EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

R6.50
Price
R6.76
GF Value