LSAK (Lesaka Technologies) EV-to-EBIT: -32.97 (As of Aug. 13, 2026)

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LSAK Lesaka Technologies Inc LSAK
81 GF Score
Price $4.82
GF Value $4.59
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Lesaka Technologies EV-to-EBIT?

Lesaka Technologies LSAK +1.37% 81 EV-to-EBIT is -32.97 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSAK with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,775 Software companies, Lesaka Technologies ranks worse than 56337.97% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Lesaka Technologies's Enterprise Value is $570.2 Mil. Lesaka Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-17.3 Mil. Therefore, Lesaka Technologies's EV-to-EBIT for today is -32.97.

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

LSAK' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -440.19   Med: -2.66   Max: 80.24
Current: -32.97

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Lesaka Technologies was 80.24. The lowest was -440.19. And the median was -2.66.

LSAK's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1775 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.06 vs LSAK: -32.97

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Lesaka Technologies's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $580.8 Mil. Lesaka Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-17.3 Mil. Lesaka Technologies's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.98%.


Lesaka Technologies  (NAS:LSAK) 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) %.

Lesaka Technologies'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 )
=-17.295/580.78414
=-2.98 %

Lesaka Technologies's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $580.8 Mil.
Lesaka Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-17.3 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.


Lesaka Technologies EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Lesaka Technologies EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lesaka Technologies'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.

Lesaka Technologies EV-to-EBIT Chart

Lesaka Technologies Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
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Lesaka Technologies Quarterly Data
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LSAK vs IMXI, IIIV, CINT: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Lesaka Technologies'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.


Lesaka Technologies EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Lesaka Technologies's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lesaka Technologies EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Lesaka Technologies's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=570.174/-17.295
=-32.97

Lesaka Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $570.2 Mil.
Lesaka Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-17.3 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 -32.97 mean?
Lesaka Technologies (LSAK) has a EV-to-EBIT of -32.97 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lesaka Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lesaka Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1775 companies in the Software industry.
Is Lesaka Technologies' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lesaka Technologies' current EV-to-EBIT is -32.97. Based on the distribution chart, Lesaka Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1775 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lesaka Technologies has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lesaka Technologies' EV-to-EBIT compare to IMXI and IIIV?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Lesaka Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1775 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lesaka Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.06. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 14.06, based on 1,775 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 Lesaka Technologies and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lesaka Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT is -32.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lesaka Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lesaka Technologies (LSAK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.59, compared to a current price of $4.82 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -32.97. Lesaka Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 Lesaka Technologies (LSAK), the current EV-to-EBIT is -32.97 as of Aug. 13, 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 Lesaka Technologies (LSAK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lesaka Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.82 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.59. GuruFocus considers Lesaka Technologies to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSAK:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -32.97
  • GF Value™: $4.59 vs. price of $4.82 (4.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Lesaka Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges LSK:South Africa
Address Corner Jan Smuts Avenue and Bolton Road, President Place, 4th Floor, Rosebank, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Lesaka Technologies Inc provides payment solutions, transaction processing solutions, and financial technologies. The company operates three reportable segments: Merchant, Consumer and Enterprise. Merchant, which focuses on both formal and informal sector merchants. Consumer, which focuses on individuals who have historically been excluded from traditional financial services and to whom it offers transactional accounts (banking), insurance, lending (short-term loans), payments solutions and various value-added services; and Enterprise, which comprises large-scale corporate and government organizations, including but not limited to banks, mobile network operators (MNOs) and municipalities, and, through Recharger, landlords utilizing Recharger's prepaid electricity metering solution.
81GF Score

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