Pembury Lifestyle Group (JSE:PEM) EV-to-EBIT: -0.86 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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What is Pembury Lifestyle Group EV-to-EBIT?

Pembury Lifestyle Group JSE:PEM EV-to-EBIT is -0.86 as of Aug. 17, 2026.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Pembury Lifestyle Group's Enterprise Value is R40.63 Mil. Pembury Lifestyle Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2019 was R-47.13 Mil. Therefore, Pembury Lifestyle Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.86.

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

JSE:PEM's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 9.755
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Pembury Lifestyle Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2019 was R55.95 Mil. Pembury Lifestyle Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2019 was R-47.13 Mil. Pembury Lifestyle Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2019 was -84.22%.


Pembury Lifestyle Group  (JSE:PEM) 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) %.

Pembury Lifestyle Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2019 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2019 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2019 )
=-47.128/55.95495
=-84.22 %

Pembury Lifestyle Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2019 was R55.95 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pembury Lifestyle Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2019 was R-47.13 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.


Pembury Lifestyle Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Pembury Lifestyle Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pembury Lifestyle Group'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.

Pembury Lifestyle Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Pembury Lifestyle Group Annual Data
Trend Feb14 Feb15 Feb16 Dec17 Dec18
EV-to-EBIT
0.00 0.00 0.00 -5.49 -1.80

Pembury Lifestyle Group Semi-Annual Data
Feb14 Feb15 Feb16 Aug16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 -5.49 0.00 -1.80 0.00

JSE:PEM vs TAL, EDU, CHGG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Pembury Lifestyle Group'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.


Pembury Lifestyle Group EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pembury Lifestyle Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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



Pembury Lifestyle Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Pembury Lifestyle Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=40.629/-47.128
=-0.86

Pembury Lifestyle Group's current Enterprise Value is R40.63 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pembury Lifestyle Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2019 was R-47.13 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 -0.86 mean?
Pembury Lifestyle Group (JSE:PEM) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.86 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Pembury Lifestyle Group and its competitors.
Is Pembury Lifestyle Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Pembury Lifestyle Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.86.
How does Pembury Lifestyle Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to TAL and EDU?
Pembury Lifestyle Group's EV-to-EBIT of -0.86 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76. 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 Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 9.76, based on 200 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 Pembury Lifestyle Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pembury Lifestyle Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pembury Lifestyle Group stock overvalued right now?
Pembury Lifestyle Group (JSE:PEM) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -0.86. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.86. 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 Pembury Lifestyle Group (JSE:PEM), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.86 as of Aug. 17, 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.

Pembury Lifestyle Group Business Description

Address 111 9th Avenue, P.O. Box 73723, Fairlands, Randburg, Gauteng, Johannesburg, ZAF, 2030
Pembury Lifestyle Group Ltd is a South Africa based group that provides private education through its independent schools, with an intention to own the properties from which the schools operate and operating of retirement lodges. Its reportable segments are: PLG Properties - investment properties; Pembury Schools - developing and managing independent schools; and PLG Retirement Villages - developing and managing retirement villages. The main revenue is generated through the Pembury Schools segment that includes fees from the provision of accessible, affordable, private education and related services.