SWYBY (Sanoma Oyj) EV-to-EBIT: 13.72 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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SWYBY Sanoma Oyj SWYBY
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What is Sanoma Oyj EV-to-EBIT?

Sanoma Oyj SWYBY 70 EV-to-EBIT is 13.72 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 16.86. GuruFocus rates SWYBY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.13. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 198 Education companies, Sanoma Oyj ranks worse than 81.31% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Sanoma Oyj's Enterprise Value is $894 Mil. Sanoma Oyj's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $65 Mil. Therefore, Sanoma Oyj's EV-to-EBIT for today is 13.72.

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

SWYBY' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.04   Med: 16.86   Max: 50.92
Current: 26.13

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Sanoma Oyj was 50.92. The lowest was -9.04. And the median was 16.86.

SWYBY's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
81.31% of 198 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.825 vs SWYBY: 26.13

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Sanoma Oyj's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $896 Mil. Sanoma Oyj's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $65 Mil. Sanoma Oyj's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.28%.


Sanoma Oyj  (OTCPK:SWYBY) 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) %.

Sanoma Oyj'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 )
=65.2/895.52264
=7.28 %

Sanoma Oyj's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $896 Mil.
Sanoma Oyj'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 $65 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.


Sanoma Oyj EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Sanoma Oyj EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanoma Oyj'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.

Sanoma Oyj EV-to-EBIT Chart

Sanoma Oyj Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Sanoma Oyj 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 17.44 17.74 30.14 41.58 27.50

SWYBY vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Sanoma Oyj'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.


Sanoma Oyj EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanoma Oyj's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sanoma Oyj EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Sanoma Oyj's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=894.328/65.2
=13.72

Sanoma Oyj's current Enterprise Value is $894 Mil.
Sanoma Oyj'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 $65 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 13.72 mean?
Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.72 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sanoma Oyj and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 16.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanoma Oyj ranks #161 out of 198 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 81.3%.
Is Sanoma Oyj's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sanoma Oyj's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.72 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 16.86. The Education industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.83. Sanoma Oyj's value of 13.72 is 39.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanoma Oyj ranks #161 out of 198 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sanoma Oyj has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanoma Oyj's EV-to-EBIT compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Sanoma Oyj ranks #161 out of 198 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sanoma Oyj in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.83. Sanoma Oyj's value of 13.72 is 39.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.86 vs. the industry median of 9.83, Sanoma Oyj 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 9.83, based on 198 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. Sanoma Oyj's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.72 is 39.6% 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 Sanoma Oyj and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanoma Oyj's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.72, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 16.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanoma Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 13.72. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.13, compared to a current price of $2.46 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.72, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 16.86 and 39.6% above the Education industry median of 9.83. Sanoma Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.72 as of Jul. 16, 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 Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanoma Oyj stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.46 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.13.

Key valuation signals for SWYBY:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 13.72 (19% below median its 10-year median of 16.86)
  • GF Value™: $2.13 vs. price of $2.46 (15.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.6% above the Education median (#161 of 198)

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


Sanoma Oyj Business Description

Address Toolonlahdenkatu 2, Helsinki, FIN, 00100
Sanoma Oyj is a learning and media company. The group publishes magazines and newspapers along with educational learning literature and services. It operates in two segments: Learning and Media Finland. Sanoma's learning products and services enable teachers to develop the talents of every child to reach their full potential. The company offers printed and digital learning content as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education. The Finnish media business of Sanoma provides information, experiences, inspiration, and entertainment via multiple media platforms: newspapers, radio, television, events, magazines, online, and mobile channels. The company's publications include Helsingin Sanomat, IltaSanomat among others.
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