Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) EV-to-EBIT: 1.17 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 81% Below Median

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JSE:SLG Salungano Group Ltd JSE:SLG
32 GF Score
Price R0.95
GF Value R0.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Salungano Group EV-to-EBIT?

Salungano Group JSE:SLG -5.00% 32 EV-to-EBIT is 1.17 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 6.04. GuruFocus rates JSE:SLG with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 100 Other Energy Sources companies, Salungano Group ranks better than 93% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Salungano Group's Enterprise Value is R582 Mil. Salungano Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R496 Mil. Therefore, Salungano Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 1.17.

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

JSE:SLG' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.54   Med: 6.04   Max: 570.64
Current: 1.17

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Salungano Group was 570.64. The lowest was -1.54. And the median was 6.04.

JSE:SLG's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
93% of 100 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 10.115 vs JSE:SLG: 1.17

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Salungano Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R397 Mil. Salungano Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R496 Mil. Salungano Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 124.88%.


Salungano Group  (JSE:SLG) 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) %.

Salungano Group'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 )
=496.125/397.2895
=124.88 %

Salungano Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R397 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Salungano Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R496 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.


Salungano Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Salungano Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Salungano 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.

Salungano Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Salungano Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Salungano Group 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 9.23 0.00 3.29 0.00 0.80

JSE:SLG vs CNR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Salungano 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.


Salungano Group EV-to-EBIT vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Salungano Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Salungano Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=581.973/496.125
=1.17

Salungano Group's current Enterprise Value is R582 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Salungano Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R496 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 1.17 mean?
Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) has a EV-to-EBIT of 1.17 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Salungano Group and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 6.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Salungano Group ranks #7 out of 100 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Salungano Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Salungano Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 1.17 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 6.04. The Other Energy Sources industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.12. Salungano Group's value of 1.17 is 88.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salungano Group ranks #7 out of 100 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Salungano Group has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salungano Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Salungano Group ranks #7 out of 100 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Salungano Group in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.12. Salungano Group's value of 1.17 is 88.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.04 vs. the industry median of 10.12, Salungano Group 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Other Energy Sources companies is 10.12, based on 100 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. Salungano Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 1.17 is 88.4% 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 Salungano Group and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salungano Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 1.17, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 6.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salungano Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.52, compared to a current price of R0.95 — trading 82.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 1.17, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 6.04 and 88.4% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 10.12. Salungano Group's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Salungano Group (JSE:SLG), the current EV-to-EBIT is 1.17 as of Aug. 18, 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 Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salungano Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R0.95 is trading 82.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.52. GuruFocus considers Salungano Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SLG:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 1.17 (81% below median its 10-year median of 6.04)
  • GF Value™: R0.52 vs. price of R0.95 (82.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.4% below the Other Energy Sources median (#7 of 100)

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


Salungano Group Business Description

Address 142 Western Service Road, First Floor, Building 10, Woodmead Business Park, Woodmead, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2191
Salungano Group Ltd is a South African firm mainly engaged in the mining, processing, sale, and distribution of thermal coal. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Mining, Trading, Property rental and other, and Investment holding. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Mining segment, which is involved in the exploration, beneficiation, and mining of bituminous coal. The mining operations of the Group are carried out at Elandspruit, Khanyisa, Vanggatfontein, Arnot, and Moabsvelden mining complexes. The Trading segment buys and sells coal to inland customers, and the property rental segment rents property to other segments within the group.
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