Sail Mining Group (JSE:SGP) EV-to-EBIT: -1.29 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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What is Sail Mining Group EV-to-EBIT?

Sail Mining Group JSE:SGP EV-to-EBIT is -1.29 as of Aug. 17, 2026.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Sail Mining Group's Enterprise Value is R685 Mil. Sail Mining Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2021 was R-530 Mil. Therefore, Sail Mining Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is -1.29.

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

JSE:SGP's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 12.31
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Sail Mining Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2021 was R632 Mil. Sail Mining Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2021 was R-530 Mil. Sail Mining Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2021 was -83.80%.


Sail Mining Group  (JSE:SGP) 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) %.

Sail Mining Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2021 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Aug. 2021 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Aug. 2021 )
=-529.958/632.40861
=-83.80 %

Sail Mining Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2021 was R632 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sail Mining Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2021 was R-530 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.


Sail Mining Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Sail Mining Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sail Mining 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.

Sail Mining Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Sail Mining Group Annual Data
Trend Feb12 Feb13 Feb14 Feb15 Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.44 -5.98 -8.67 -11.36 -3.91

Sail Mining Group Semi-Annual Data
Feb12 Aug12 Feb13 Aug13 Feb14 Aug14 Feb15 Aug15 Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21
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 -11.36 0.00 -3.91 0.00

JSE:SGP vs BHPBF: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Sail Mining 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.


Sail Mining Group EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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



Sail Mining Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Sail Mining Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=684.753/-529.958
=-1.29

Sail Mining Group's current Enterprise Value is R685 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sail Mining Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2021 was R-530 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 -1.29 mean?
Sail Mining Group (JSE:SGP) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.29 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sail Mining Group and its competitors.
Is Sail Mining Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sail Mining Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.29.
How does Sail Mining Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to BHPBF?
Sail Mining Group's EV-to-EBIT of -1.29 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.31. 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 12.31, based on 673 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 Sail Mining Group and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sail Mining Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sail Mining Group stock overvalued right now?
Sail Mining Group (JSE:SGP) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -1.29. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.29. 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 Sail Mining Group (JSE:SGP), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.29 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.

Sail Mining Group Business Description

Address 4 Peltier Drive, Unit 25 Sunninghill Office Park, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2054
Sail Mining Group Ltd Formerly Chrometco Ltd is a mineral exploration company. It has chrome and mining operations in the North-West Province of South Africa. In addition, Chrometco focuses on the investigation of other chrome and base metal properties for exploration purposes and on researching and investigating business development opportunities. The group holds interest in mining, concentrating and beneficiating various metals and their ores, in particular chrome, platinum, copper, cobalt, nickel and manganese.