Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP) EV-to-EBIT: 2.98 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 51% Below Median

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JSE:SEP Sephaku Holdings Ltd JSE:SEP
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Price R1.70
GF Value R1.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sephaku Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

Sephaku Holdings JSE:SEP 92 EV-to-EBIT is 2.98 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 6.12. GuruFocus rates JSE:SEP with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 321 Building Materials companies, Sephaku Holdings ranks better than 94.7% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Sephaku Holdings's Enterprise Value is R409 Mil. Sephaku Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R137 Mil. Therefore, Sephaku Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is 2.98.

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

JSE:SEP' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -96.66   Med: 6.12   Max: 16.54
Current: 2.98

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Sephaku Holdings was 16.54. The lowest was -96.66. And the median was 6.12.

JSE:SEP's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
94.7% of 321 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 13.4 vs JSE:SEP: 2.98

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Sephaku Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R522 Mil. Sephaku Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R137 Mil. Sephaku Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 26.29%.


Sephaku Holdings  (JSE:SEP) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=137.306/522.2939
=26.29 %

Sephaku Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R522 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sephaku Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R137 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.


Sephaku Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Sephaku Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sephaku 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.

Sephaku Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

Sephaku Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Sephaku Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 3.13 0.00 2.74 0.00 3.80

JSE:SEP vs CRH, VMC, MLM: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Sephaku 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.


Sephaku Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Sephaku Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sephaku Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=409.147/137.306
=2.98

Sephaku Holdings's current Enterprise Value is R409 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sephaku Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R137 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 2.98 mean?
Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP) has a EV-to-EBIT of 2.98 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sephaku Holdings and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 6.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Sephaku Holdings ranks #17 out of 321 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Sephaku Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sephaku Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 2.98 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 6.12. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40. Sephaku Holdings' value of 2.98 is 77.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sephaku Holdings ranks #17 out of 321 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sephaku Holdings has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sephaku Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Sephaku Holdings ranks #17 out of 321 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sephaku Holdings in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40. Sephaku Holdings' value of 2.98 is 77.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.12 vs. the industry median of 13.40, Sephaku 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 Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Building Materials companies is 13.40, based on 321 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. Sephaku Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.98 is 77.8% 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 Sephaku Holdings and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sephaku Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 2.98, which is 51% below 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 Sephaku Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.74, compared to a current price of R1.70 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 2.98, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 6.12 and 77.8% below the Building Materials industry median of 13.40. Sephaku Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP), the current EV-to-EBIT is 2.98 as of Aug. 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.

Is Sephaku Holdings (JSE:SEP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sephaku Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R1.70 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1.74. GuruFocus considers Sephaku Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SEP:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 2.98 (51% below median its 10-year median of 6.12)
  • GF Value™: R1.74 vs. price of R1.70 (2.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77.8% below the Building Materials median (#17 of 321)

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SEP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sephaku Holdings Business Description

Address Cnr Karee and John Vorster Streets, First Floor, Block A, Southdowns Office Park, Irene X54, Pretoria, GT, ZAF, 0062
Sephaku Holdings Ltd is a construction materials company. It offers investors a portfolio of assets focused on the building and construction materials industry. The company comprises ready-mix concrete and head office as the two main segments. The ready-mix concrete segment represents the part of the business that manufactures and sells ready-mixed concrete through its subsidiaries in South Africa.
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