Mantengu (JSE:MTU) EV-to-EBIT: -0.28 (As of Sep. 21, 2026)

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What is Mantengu EV-to-EBIT?

Mantengu JSE:MTU +23.53% 18 EV-to-EBIT is -0.28 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:MTU with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 Metals & Mining companies, Mantengu ranks worse than 147058.68% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Mantengu's Enterprise Value is R73.1 Mil. Mantengu's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R-261.0 Mil. Therefore, Mantengu's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.28.

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

JSE:MTU' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -73.29   Med: -26.18   Max: 0.43
Current: -0.22

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Mantengu was 0.43. The lowest was -73.29. And the median was -26.18.

JSE:MTU's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 680 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 11.36 vs JSE:MTU: -0.22

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Mantengu's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R842.1 Mil. Mantengu's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R-261.0 Mil. Mantengu's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -30.99%.


Mantengu  (JSE:MTU) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Feb. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-260.986/842.11118398
=-30.99 %

Mantengu's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was R842.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mantengu's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R-261.0 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.


Mantengu EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Mantengu EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mantengu'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.

Mantengu EV-to-EBIT Chart

Mantengu Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10.09 -98.25 13.56 1.39 -3.20

Mantengu Semi-Annual Data
Aug15 Feb16 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 13.45 5.67 1.39 2.88 -3.23

Mantengu EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Mantengu'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.


Mantengu EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Mantengu's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Mantengu EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=73.130/-260.986
=-0.28

Mantengu's current Enterprise Value is R73.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mantengu's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R-261.0 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 -0.28 mean?
Mantengu (JSE:MTU) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.28 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Mantengu and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mantengu ranks #999999 out of 680 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Mantengu's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Mantengu's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.28. Based on the distribution chart, Mantengu ranks #999999 out of 680 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mantengu has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mantengu's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Mantengu ranks #999999 out of 680 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Mantengu in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.36. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Metals & Mining companies is 11.36, based on 680 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 Mantengu and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mantengu's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mantengu stock overvalued right now?
Mantengu (JSE:MTU) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -0.28. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.28. Mantengu's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Mantengu (JSE:MTU), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.28 as of Sep. 21, 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.

Mantengu Business Description

Address 5 Saint Michaels Lane, Bryanston, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2080
Mantengu Ltd Formerly Mantengu Mining Ltd is a resource investment company. Along with its subsidiaries, the group is engaged in chrome and platinum mining operations on the Langpan 371KQ farm in Limpopo Province, purchasing and leasing mining equipment, chrome processing and mining, and manufacturing and distributing silicon carbide. Its reportable segments are: silicone carbide, chrome, and corporate. The reportable operating segments derive their revenue predominantly from mining, extraction, production, and selling Chrome concentrate, manufacturing and selling silicone carbide, and corporate services. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from the Chrome segment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Europe, followed by South Africa, China, and the USA.
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