BUA Cement (NSA:BUACEMENT) EV-to-EBIT: 18.26 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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NSA:BUACEMENT BUA Cement PLC NSA:BUACEMENT
88 GF Score
Price ₦324.00
GF Value ₦545.21
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is BUA Cement EV-to-EBIT?

BUA Cement NSA:BUACEMENT 88 EV-to-EBIT is 18.26 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 22.82. GuruFocus rates NSA:BUACEMENT with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦545.21 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 319 Building Materials companies, BUA Cement ranks worse than 65.52% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, BUA Cement's Enterprise Value is ₦11,070,012 Mil. BUA Cement's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦606,306 Mil. Therefore, BUA Cement's EV-to-EBIT for today is 18.26.

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

NSA:BUACEMENT' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 22.82   Max: 62.84
Current: 18.26

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of BUA Cement was 62.84. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 22.82.

NSA:BUACEMENT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
65.52% of 319 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 13.41 vs NSA:BUACEMENT: 18.26

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. BUA Cement's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦11,161,445 Mil. BUA Cement's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦606,306 Mil. BUA Cement's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.43%.


BUA Cement  (NSA:BUACEMENT) 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) %.

BUA Cement'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 )
=606306.486/11161445.2788
=5.43 %

BUA Cement's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦11,161,445 Mil.
BUA Cement'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 ₦606,306 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.


BUA Cement EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


BUA Cement EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BUA Cement'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.

BUA Cement EV-to-EBIT Chart

BUA Cement Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 23.11 26.97 42.01 22.82 12.06

BUA Cement Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 12.98 10.00 12.61 12.06 18.41

NSA:BUACEMENT vs CRH, VMC, MLM: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, BUA Cement'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.


BUA Cement EV-to-EBIT vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, BUA Cement's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BUA Cement EV-to-EBIT Calculation

BUA Cement's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=11070011.542/606306.486
=18.26

BUA Cement's current Enterprise Value is ₦11,070,012 Mil.
BUA Cement'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 ₦606,306 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 18.26 mean?
BUA Cement (NSA:BUACEMENT) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.26 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on BUA Cement and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 22.82. Over the past decade, BUA Cement's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 0.18 to 62.84. According to the industry distribution chart, BUA Cement ranks #209 out of 319 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 65.5%.
Is BUA Cement's EV-to-EBIT too high?
BUA Cement's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.26 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 22.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 62.84. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.41. BUA Cement's value of 18.26 is 36.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BUA Cement ranks #209 out of 319 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BUA Cement has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BUA Cement's EV-to-EBIT compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, BUA Cement ranks #209 out of 319 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places BUA Cement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.41. BUA Cement's value of 18.26 is 36.2% above this benchmark. Historically, BUA Cement's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 0.18 to 62.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.82 vs. the industry median of 13.41, BUA Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Building Materials companies is 13.41, based on 319 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. BUA Cement's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.26 is 36.2% 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 BUA Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BUA Cement's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.26, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 22.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BUA Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Cement (NSA:BUACEMENT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦545.21, compared to a current price of ₦324.00 — trading 40.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.26, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 22.82 and 36.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 13.41. BUA Cement's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 BUA Cement (NSA:BUACEMENT), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.26 as of Jul. 26, 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 BUA Cement (NSA:BUACEMENT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Cement stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₦324.00 is trading 40.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₦545.21. GuruFocus considers BUA Cement to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:BUACEMENT:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 18.26 (20% below median its 10-year median of 22.82)
  • GF Value™: ₦545.21 vs. price of ₦324.00 (40.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.2% above the Building Materials median (#209 of 319)

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


BUA Cement Business Description

Address 32 Churchgate Street, Victoria Island, lagos, NGA
BUA Cement PLC is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cement to the general public. The company generates revenue from the sale of bagged cement and sale of bulk cement. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue in Nigeria.
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