Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) EV-to-EBIT: 34.11 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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XNEP:STC Salt Trading Corp XNEP:STC
80 GF Score
Price NPR5,170.00
GF Value NPR3,943.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Salt Trading EV-to-EBIT?

Salt Trading XNEP:STC 80 EV-to-EBIT is 34.11 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 29.75. GuruFocus rates XNEP:STC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR3,943.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Salt Trading ranks worse than 86.13% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Salt Trading's Enterprise Value is NPR17,345 Mil. Salt Trading's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR508 Mil. Therefore, Salt Trading's EV-to-EBIT for today is 34.11.

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

XNEP:STC' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 29.75   Max: 48.08
Current: 34.11

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Salt Trading was 48.08. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 29.75.

XNEP:STC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
86.13% of 1565 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.33 vs XNEP:STC: 34.11

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Salt Trading's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR16,830 Mil. Salt Trading's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR508 Mil. Salt Trading's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was 3.02%.


Salt Trading  (XNEP:STC) 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) %.

Salt Trading's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jul. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jul. 2025 )
=508.444/16829.586547416
=3.02 %

Salt Trading's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR16,830 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Salt Trading's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR508 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.


Salt Trading EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Salt Trading EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Salt Trading'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.

Salt Trading EV-to-EBIT Chart

Salt Trading Annual Data
Trend Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 51.72 36.44 31.65 36.51 33.10

Salt Trading Semi-Annual Data
Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial 51.72 36.44 31.65 36.51 33.10

XNEP:STC vs KHC, GIS, HRL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Salt Trading'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.


Salt Trading EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Salt Trading's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Salt Trading EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Salt Trading's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=17344.834/508.444
=34.11

Salt Trading's current Enterprise Value is NPR17,345 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Salt Trading's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR508 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 34.11 mean?
Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 34.11 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Salt Trading and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 29.75. Over the past decade, Salt Trading's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 0.83 to 48.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #1348 out of 1565 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Salt Trading's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Salt Trading's current EV-to-EBIT of 34.11 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 29.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 48.08. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.33. Salt Trading's value of 34.11 is 176.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #1348 out of 1565 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Salt Trading has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salt Trading's EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #1348 out of 1565 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Salt Trading in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.33. Salt Trading's value of 34.11 is 176.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Salt Trading's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 0.83 to 48.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.75 vs. the industry median of 12.33, Salt Trading 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.33, based on 1,565 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. Salt Trading's current EV-to-EBIT of 34.11 is 176.6% 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 Salt Trading and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salt Trading's current EV-to-EBIT is 34.11, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 29.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salt Trading stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR3,943.94, compared to a current price of NPR5,170.00 — trading 31.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 34.11, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 29.75 and 176.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.33. Salt Trading's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 34.11 as of Aug. 29, 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NPR5,170.00 is trading 31.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR3,943.94. GuruFocus considers Salt Trading to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:STC:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 34.11 (15% above median its 10-year median of 29.75)
  • GF Value™: NPR3,943.94 vs. price of NPR5,170.00 (31.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 176.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1348 of 1565)

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


Salt Trading Business Description

Address Kalimati, P.O.Box: 483, Kathmandu, NPL
Salt Trading Corp operates as the sole supplier of salt within Nepal. Its key business segments include: i) Salt Sales: Free flow salt, washed salt, Phoda salt, ii) Fertilizer Sales: Subsidised-Diammonium Phosphate, Urea, Potash, iii) Gas: STC Gas, and iv)Others: Sugar, seed, wheat, Cement, Iron steel, Rice, Flour, Gas, Ghee Oil, Paper, Kitchen appliances and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Salt segment.
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