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ASX:SXE'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.79 Med: 4.04 Max: 73.09
Current: 73.09
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Southern Cross Electrical Engineering was 73.09. The lowest was 1.79. And the median was 4.04.
ASX:SXE's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 95.42% of 1485
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.89
vs ASX:SXE: 73.09
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's share price for today is A$4.75.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.010.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering EV-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's current Enterprise Value is A$1,410.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$19.3 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.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 73.09 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Southern Cross Electrical Engineering. This is 1709% above median its historical median of 4.04. Over the past decade, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.79 to 73.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering ranks #1417 out of 1485 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 95.4%.
Is Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's current EV-to-EBITDA of 73.09 is 1709% above median its 10-year median of 4.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.79 to a high of 73.09. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89. Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's value of 73.09 is 722.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering ranks #1417 out of 1485 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering ranks #1417 out of 1485 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Southern Cross Electrical Engineering in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89. Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's value of 73.09 is 722.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.79 to 73.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.04 vs. the industry median of 8.89, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering 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-EBITDA for a Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 8.89, based on 1,485 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's current EV-to-EBITDA of 73.09 is 722.2% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Southern Cross Electrical Engineering. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's current EV-to-EBITDA is 73.09, which is 1709% above median its own 10-year median of 4.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Cross Electrical Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.10, compared to a current price of A$4.75 — trading 126.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 73.09, which is 1709% above median its 10-year median of 4.04 and 722.2% above the Construction industry median of 8.89. Southern Cross Electrical Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 73.09 as of Aug. 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 Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$4.75 is trading 126.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.10.
GuruFocus considers Southern Cross Electrical Engineering to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SXE:
EV-to-EBITDA: 73.09 (1709% above median its 10-year median of 4.04)
GF Value™: A$2.10 vs. price of A$4.75 (126.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 722.2% above the Construction median (#1417 of 1485)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SXE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Ltd engages in the provision of electrical, instrumentation, communication, and maintenance services. It serves various sectors such as commercial developments; public infrastructure and defence; resources-mining, oil and gas; industrial, utilities and energy; telecommunications and data centres. The company provides its services through the three key segments of SCEE, Heyday, and Trivantage. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Australia.
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