Kibo Energy (JSE:KBO) EV-to-EBIT: -0.36 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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What is Kibo Energy EV-to-EBIT?

Kibo Energy JSE:KBO EV-to-EBIT is -0.36 as of Aug. 25, 2026.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kibo Energy's Enterprise Value is R36.70 Mil. Kibo Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 was R-101.93 Mil. Therefore, Kibo Energy's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.36.

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

JSE:KBO's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 17.84
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Kibo Energy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was R75.46 Mil. Kibo Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 was R-101.93 Mil. Kibo Energy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was -135.07%.


Kibo Energy  (JSE:KBO) 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) %.

Kibo Energy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2024 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2024 )
=-101.929/75.46462
=-135.07 %

Kibo Energy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was R75.46 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kibo Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 was R-101.93 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.


Kibo Energy EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Kibo Energy EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kibo Energy'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.

Kibo Energy EV-to-EBIT Chart

Kibo Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.33 -0.71 -0.28 -0.71 -0.73

Kibo Energy Semi-Annual Data
Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24
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 -0.71 0.00 -0.73 0.00

JSE:KBO vs CEG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Kibo Energy'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.


Kibo Energy EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Kibo Energy's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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



Kibo Energy EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=36.704/-101.929
=-0.36

Kibo Energy's current Enterprise Value is R36.70 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kibo Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 was R-101.93 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 -0.36 mean?
Kibo Energy (JSE:KBO) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.36 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kibo Energy and its competitors.
Is Kibo Energy's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kibo Energy's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.36.
How does Kibo Energy's EV-to-EBIT compare to CEG?
Kibo Energy's EV-to-EBIT of -0.36 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.84. 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 17.84, based on 344 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 Kibo Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kibo Energy's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kibo Energy stock overvalued right now?
Kibo Energy (JSE:KBO) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -0.36. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.36. 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 Kibo Energy (JSE:KBO), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.36 as of Aug. 25, 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.

Kibo Energy Business Description

Address Headford Road, Gray Office Park, Galway Retail Park, Galway, IRL
Kibo Energy PLC is engaged in exploring and developing coal and other minerals in Tanzania. Geographically, it has a presence in Tanzania, Ireland, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Cyprus, and Canada. Its project portfolio includes the Benga Power Plant Project (BPPP), the Mabesekwa Coal Independent Power Project (MCIPP), the Mbeya Coal to Power Project (MCPP), and Mast Energy Developments (MED). The company's current projects are Sustainable Energy (waste to energy), and Reserve power.