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Ataa Educational CoSAU:4292 -1.31%81 EV-to-EBIT is 18.72 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 28.39. GuruFocus rates SAU:4292 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼71.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 197 Education companies, Ataa Educational Co ranks worse than 77.66% on this metric.
Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) 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.
Ataa Educational Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was ﷼3,450.0 Mil.
Ataa Educational Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ﷼155.6 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.
Ataa Educational Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Ataa Educational Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ataa Educational Co'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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Ataa Educational Co'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.
Ataa Educational Co EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ataa Educational Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ataa Educational Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Ataa Educational Co's current Enterprise Value is ﷼2,913.8 Mil.
Ataa Educational Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ﷼155.6 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.
Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.72 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ataa Educational Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 28.39. Over the past decade, Ataa Educational Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.78 to 58.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Ataa Educational Co ranks #153 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 77.7%.
Is Ataa Educational Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ataa Educational Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.72 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 28.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.78 to a high of 58.80. The Education industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.61. Ataa Educational Co's value of 18.72 is 94.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ataa Educational Co ranks #153 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ataa Educational Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ataa Educational Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Ataa Educational Co ranks #153 out of 197 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ataa Educational Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.61. Ataa Educational Co's value of 18.72 is 94.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ataa Educational Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.78 to 58.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.39 vs. the industry median of 9.61, Ataa Educational Co 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 9.61, based on 197 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. Ataa Educational Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.72 is 94.8% 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 Ataa Educational Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ataa Educational Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.72, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 28.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ataa Educational Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼71.45, compared to a current price of ﷼43.56 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.72, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 28.39 and 94.8% above the Education industry median of 9.61. Ataa Educational Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 9 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 Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.72 as of Aug. 31, 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 Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ataa Educational Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼43.56 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼71.45.
GuruFocus considers Ataa Educational Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4292:
EV-to-EBIT: 18.72 (34% below median its 10-year median of 28.39)
GF Value™: ﷼71.45 vs. price of ﷼43.56 (39% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.8% above the Education median (#153 of 197)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ataa Educational Co is a Saudi Arabia-based company involved in the establishment of national and international schools, kindergarten, primary, intermediate, and secondary schools for boys and girls, colleges and universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and abroad. It is also engaged in establishing, managing, and maintaining vocational training centers. The company's operating segments are; Education, Training, and Recruitment. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Education segment which is engaged in establishing and managing private, international, French and Indian schools.
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