Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL) EV-to-EBIT: 12.03 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — Near Median

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JSE:VAL Valterra Platinum Ltd JSE:VAL
77 GF Score
Price R1,120.38
GF Value R790.72
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Valterra Platinum EV-to-EBIT?

Valterra Platinum JSE:VAL +0.99% 77 EV-to-EBIT is 12.03 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 12.09. GuruFocus rates JSE:VAL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R790.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Metals & Mining companies, Valterra Platinum ranks worse than 50.38% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Valterra Platinum's Enterprise Value is R282,261 Mil. Valterra Platinum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R23,465 Mil. Therefore, Valterra Platinum's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.03.

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

JSE:VAL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.12   Med: 12.09   Max: 48.83
Current: 12.03

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Valterra Platinum was 48.83. The lowest was -10.12. And the median was 12.09.

JSE:VAL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
50.38% of 665 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 11.86 vs JSE:VAL: 12.03

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Valterra Platinum's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R361,488 Mil. Valterra Platinum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R23,465 Mil. Valterra Platinum's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.49%.


Valterra Platinum  (JSE:VAL) 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) %.

Valterra Platinum's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=23465/361488.09584
=6.49 %

Valterra Platinum's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R361,488 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Valterra Platinum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R23,465 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.


Valterra Platinum EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Valterra Platinum EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valterra Platinum'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.

Valterra Platinum EV-to-EBIT Chart

Valterra Platinum Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.91 5.16 12.75 12.59 15.41

Valterra Platinum Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 12.75 0.00 12.59 0.00 15.41

JSE:VAL vs HL, SIND: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Valterra Platinum'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.


Valterra Platinum EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Valterra Platinum EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Valterra Platinum's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=282261.474/23465
=12.03

Valterra Platinum's current Enterprise Value is R282,261 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Valterra Platinum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R23,465 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 12.03 mean?
Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.03 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Valterra Platinum and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Valterra Platinum ranks #335 out of 665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is Valterra Platinum's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Valterra Platinum's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.03 is near median its 10-year median of 12.09. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.86. Valterra Platinum's value of 12.03 is 1.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valterra Platinum ranks #335 out of 665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Valterra Platinum has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valterra Platinum's EV-to-EBIT compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Valterra Platinum ranks #335 out of 665 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Valterra Platinum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.86. Valterra Platinum's value of 12.03 is 1.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.09 vs. the industry median of 11.86, Valterra Platinum has consistently been above 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Metals & Mining companies is 11.86, based on 665 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. Valterra Platinum's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.03 is 1.4% above 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 Valterra Platinum and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valterra Platinum's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valterra Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R790.72, compared to a current price of R1,120.38 — trading 41.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.09 and 1.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 11.86. Valterra Platinum's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.03 as of Jul. 25, 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 Valterra Platinum (JSE:VAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valterra Platinum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R1,120.38 is trading 41.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R790.72. GuruFocus considers Valterra Platinum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:VAL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 12.03 (near median its 10-year median of 12.09)
  • GF Value™: R790.72 vs. price of R1,120.38 (41.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#335 of 665)

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


Valterra Platinum Business Description

Address 144 Oxford Road, Melrose, Rosebank, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Valterra Platinum Ltd supplies platinum group metals (PGMs). It provides services across the value chain, including mining, recycling, and trading of metals. Its products include PGMs such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, and ruthenium; base metals such as copper, nickel, cobalt sulphate, and chrome; and other by-products such as gold and sodium sulphate, with operations across different stages of production. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of Platinum. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from Japan.
77GF Score

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R1,120.38
Price
R790.72
GF Value