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Sylvania PlatinumSAPLF -0.43%80 EV-to-EBIT is 4.36 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 136% above its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates SAPLF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Metals & Mining companies, Sylvania Platinum ranks better than 83.01% on this metric.
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.
Sylvania Platinum's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $310.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sylvania Platinum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $55.2 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.
Sylvania Platinum EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Sylvania Platinum EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sylvania 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.
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Sylvania 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.
Sylvania Platinum EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Sylvania Platinum's current Enterprise Value is $240.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sylvania Platinum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $55.2 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.
Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 4.36 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sylvania Platinum and its competitors. This is 136% above median its historical median of 1.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #113 out of 665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sylvania Platinum's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.36 is 136% above median its 10-year median of 1.85. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.86. Sylvania Platinum's value of 4.36 is 63.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #113 out of 665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sylvania Platinum has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-EBIT compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #113 out of 665 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sylvania Platinum in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.86. Sylvania Platinum's value of 4.36 is 63.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 11.86, Sylvania Platinum 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 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. Sylvania Platinum's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.36 is 63.2% 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 Sylvania 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. Sylvania Platinum's current EV-to-EBIT is 4.36, which is 136% above median its own 10-year median of 1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sylvania Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.89, compared to a current price of $1.15 — trading 39.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 4.36, which is 136% above median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 63.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 11.86. Sylvania Platinum's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 4.36 as of Jul. 24, 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 Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.15 is trading 39.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.89.
GuruFocus considers Sylvania Platinum to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAPLF:
EV-to-EBIT: 4.36 (136% above median its 10-year median of 1.85)
GF Value™: $1.89 vs. price of $1.15 (39.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#113 of 665)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sylvania Platinum Ltd is a South Africa-based company producing platinum group metals (PGMs) such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. The company's core business is the retreatment of PGM-rich chrome tailings material. Its operating segments include Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO), Exploration Projects, Joint Venture, and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO) segment. Geographically, it derives revenue from South Africa. It also holds prospecting and mining rights for several PGM projects on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex.
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