Sebata Holdings (JSE:SEB) EV-to-EBIT: 6.15 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 222% Above Median

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What is Sebata Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

Sebata Holdings JSE:SEB +12.35% 36 EV-to-EBIT is 6.15 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 222% above its 10-year median of 1.91. GuruFocus rates JSE:SEB with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,782 Software companies, Sebata Holdings ranks better than 81.31% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Sebata Holdings's Enterprise Value is R303.4 Mil. Sebata Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was R49.3 Mil. Therefore, Sebata Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.15.

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

JSE:SEB' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.3   Med: 1.91   Max: 11.51
Current: 6.15

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Sebata Holdings was 11.51. The lowest was -6.30. And the median was 1.91.

JSE:SEB's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
81.31% of 1782 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 13.705 vs JSE:SEB: 6.15

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Sebata Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was R42.7 Mil. Sebata Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was R49.3 Mil. Sebata Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 115.57%.


Sebata Holdings  (JSE:SEB) 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) %.

Sebata Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Sep. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=49.343/42.69445
=115.57 %

Sebata Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was R42.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sebata Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was R49.3 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.


Sebata Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Sebata Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sebata 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.

Sebata Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

Sebata Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.62 -0.15 2.52 -2.78 4.68

Sebata Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 -2.78 0.00 4.68 0.00

JSE:SEB vs QH, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Sebata 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.


Sebata Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

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

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


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Sebata Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=303.415/49.343
=6.15

Sebata Holdings's current Enterprise Value is R303.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sebata Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was R49.3 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 6.15 mean?
Sebata Holdings (JSE:SEB) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.15 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sebata Holdings and its competitors. This is 222% above median its historical median of 1.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Sebata Holdings ranks #333 out of 1782 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Sebata Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sebata Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 6.15 is 222% above median its 10-year median of 1.91. The Software industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71. Sebata Holdings' value of 6.15 is 55.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sebata Holdings ranks #333 out of 1782 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sebata Holdings has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sebata Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sebata Holdings ranks #333 out of 1782 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sebata Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71. Sebata Holdings' value of 6.15 is 55.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.91 vs. the industry median of 13.71, Sebata 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 13.71, based on 1,782 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. Sebata Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.15 is 55.1% 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 Sebata Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sebata Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.15, which is 222% above median its own 10-year median of 1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sebata Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Sebata Holdings (JSE:SEB) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 6.15. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.15, which is 222% above median its 10-year median of 1.91 and 55.1% below the Software industry median of 13.71. Sebata Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 10 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 Sebata Holdings (JSE:SEB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.15 as of Aug. 29, 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.

Sebata Holdings Business Description

Address Hunts End, 38 and 42 Wierda Road West, The Lodge, First Floor, Wierda Valley, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Sebata Holdings Ltd is a provider of integrated technology solutions and enterprise management solutions to municipalities, provincial government as well as public and private entities. It operates in two segments namely, Software Solutions and ICT Support Services. The majority of the revenue is generated from Software Solutions which is engaged in the development of bespoke software solutions.
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