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ISA HoldingsJSE:ISA 90 EV-to-EBIT is 8.52 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 6.12. GuruFocus rates JSE:ISA with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,772 Software companies, ISA Holdings ranks better than 70.99% on this metric.
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.
ISA Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R344.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. ISA Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R36.8 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.
ISA Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
ISA Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ISA 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.
JSE:ISA vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, ISA 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.
ISA Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, ISA Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ISA Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
ISA Holdings's current Enterprise Value is R313.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. ISA Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R36.8 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.
ISA Holdings (JSE:ISA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.52 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on ISA Holdings and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 6.12. Over the past decade, ISA Holdings' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 0.21 to 11.06. According to the industry distribution chart, ISA Holdings ranks #514 out of 1772 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is ISA Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
ISA Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 8.52 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 6.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 11.06. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.36. ISA Holdings' value of 8.52 is 40.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ISA Holdings ranks #514 out of 1772 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ISA Holdings has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ISA Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, ISA Holdings ranks #514 out of 1772 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts ISA Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.36. ISA Holdings' value of 8.52 is 40.6% below this benchmark. Historically, ISA Holdings' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 0.21 to 11.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.12 vs. the industry median of 14.36, ISA 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 14.36, based on 1,772 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. ISA Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.52 is 40.6% 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 ISA Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ISA Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.52, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 6.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ISA Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISA Holdings (JSE:ISA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.27, compared to a current price of R2.10 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.52, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 6.12 and 40.6% below the Software industry median of 14.36. ISA Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 ISA Holdings (JSE:ISA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.52 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 ISA Holdings (JSE:ISA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISA Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R2.10 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.27.
GuruFocus considers ISA Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ISA:
EV-to-EBIT: 8.52 (39% above median its 10-year median of 6.12)
GF Value™: R2.27 vs. price of R2.10 (7.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.6% below the Software median (#514 of 1772)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ISA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ISA Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company, through its subsidiary, provides network, Internet, and information security solutions to the sub-Saharan African market. Its business is to discover, design, deliver, deploy, and manage its bespoke Information and Communication Technology (ICT) security infrastructure. Its technology offerings include firewalls, anti-virus, authentication, remote access, content security, intrusion protection, virtual private networking, vulnerability assessment, messaging and data protection, and identity and access management. The company generates a majority of its revenue from its business in South Africa.
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