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The historical rank and industry rank for Tongaat Hulett's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:TON's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 12.2 * Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.
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.
Tongaat Hulett's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 was R9,100 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Tongaat Hulett's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2021 was R945 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.
Tongaat Hulett EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Tongaat Hulett EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tongaat Hulett'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.
For the Confectioners subindustry, Tongaat Hulett'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.
Tongaat Hulett EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tongaat Hulett's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tongaat Hulett's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Tongaat Hulett's current Enterprise Value is R7,252 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Tongaat Hulett's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2021 was R945 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.
Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.67 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Tongaat Hulett and its competitors.
Is Tongaat Hulett's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Tongaat Hulett's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.67. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.20. Tongaat Hulett's value of 7.67 is 37.1% below this industry median. Overall, Tongaat Hulett has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tongaat Hulett's EV-to-EBIT compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Tongaat Hulett's EV-to-EBIT of 7.67 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.20. Tongaat Hulett's value of 7.67 is 37.1% below this benchmark. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.20, based on 1,558 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. Tongaat Hulett's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.67 is 37.1% 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 Tongaat Hulett and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tongaat Hulett's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tongaat Hulett stock overvalued right now?
Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 7.67. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.67 and 37.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.20. Tongaat Hulett's overall GF Score™ is 11/100. 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 Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.67 as of Aug. 12, 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.
Tongaat Hulett Ltd produces sugar and glucose in Africa. It procures its raw materials both from land it owns and from private farmers. Tongaat sells its products to customers in the foodservice industry and to consumers as branded products. Raw sugar sales make up most of the company's revenue. Its biggest markets are South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. The company also earns revenue by converting and developing land that it owns and has used for agricultural purposes. Additionally, the by-products from its manufacturing processes create renewable energy, which the company uses to supply electricity to the grid in some instances.
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