iOCO (JSE:IOC) EV-to-EBIT: 6.06 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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Price R4.18
GF Value R1.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is iOCO EV-to-EBIT?

iOCO JSE:IOC +0.48% 48 EV-to-EBIT is 6.06 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:IOC with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,775 Software companies, iOCO ranks better than 80.23% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, iOCO's Enterprise Value is R2,314 Mil. iOCO's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was R382 Mil. Therefore, iOCO's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.06.

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

JSE:IOC' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -58.16   Med: -0.27   Max: 58.02
Current: 6.06

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of iOCO was 58.02. The lowest was -58.16. And the median was -0.27.

JSE:IOC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
80.23% of 1775 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.14 vs JSE:IOC: 6.06

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. iOCO's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was R2,546 Mil. iOCO's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was R382 Mil. iOCO's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 15.00%.


iOCO  (JSE:IOC) 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) %.

iOCO's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jan. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=381.946/2546.34808
=15.00 %

iOCO's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was R2,546 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. iOCO's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was R382 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.


iOCO EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


iOCO EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for iOCO'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.

iOCO EV-to-EBIT Chart

iOCO Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EV-to-EBIT
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iOCO Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 0.00 16.46 0.00 6.53 0.00

JSE:IOC vs IBM, ACN, FISV: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, iOCO'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.


iOCO EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, iOCO's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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iOCO EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2314.479/381.946
=6.06

iOCO's current Enterprise Value is R2,314 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. iOCO's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was R382 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 6.06 mean?
iOCO (JSE:IOC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.06 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on iOCO and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, iOCO ranks #351 out of 1775 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is iOCO's EV-to-EBIT too high?
iOCO's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.06. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.14. iOCO's value of 6.06 is 57.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, iOCO ranks #351 out of 1775 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, iOCO has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iOCO's EV-to-EBIT compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, iOCO ranks #351 out of 1775 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places iOCO in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.14. iOCO's value of 6.06 is 57.1% below this benchmark. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 14.14, based on 1,775 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. iOCO's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.06 is 57.1% 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 iOCO and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iOCO's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is iOCO stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iOCO (JSE:IOC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.37, compared to a current price of R4.18 — trading 205.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.06 and 57.1% below the Software industry median of 14.14. iOCO's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 iOCO (JSE:IOC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.06 as of Aug. 12, 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 iOCO (JSE:IOC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iOCO stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R4.18 is trading 205.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.37. GuruFocus considers iOCO to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:IOC:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.06
  • GF Value™: R1.37 vs. price of R4.18 (205.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.1% below the Software median (#351 of 1775)

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


iOCO Business Description

Address 2 Augrabies Road, Waterfall Office Par, Midrand, GT, ZAF, 1685
iOCO Ltd, FormerlyEOH Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based firm offering IT services, software, IT infrastructure, industrial technologies, and outsourcing services. The company operates through three segments. iOCO segment consists of Digital, infrastructure, connected industrial ecosystem, digital business solutions, EasyHQ, international, and NEXTEC services. The majority of revenue is from Intelligent Technology Solutions.
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