GRDLF (Grindrod) EV-to-EBITDA: 6.31 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 94% Above Median

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GRDLF Grindrod Ltd GRDLF
67 GF Score
Price $0.75
GF Value $0.43
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What is Grindrod EV-to-EBITDA?

Grindrod GRDLF -13.73% 67 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.31 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 3.26. GuruFocus rates GRDLF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.43. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 897 Transportation companies, Grindrod ranks better than 69.9% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Grindrod's enterprise value is $1,047.8 Mil. Grindrod's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $166.1 Mil. Therefore, Grindrod's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.31.

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

GRDLF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.69   Med: 3.26   Max: 9.16
Current: 5.93

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Grindrod was 9.16. The lowest was -7.69. And the median was 3.26.

GRDLF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
69.9% of 897 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.68 vs GRDLF: 5.93

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.

As of today (2026-08-06), Grindrod's stock price is $0.7485. Grindrod's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.177. Therefore, Grindrod's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 4.23.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Grindrod  (OTCPK:GRDLF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

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.

Grindrod's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.7485/0.177
=4.23

Grindrod's share price for today is $0.7485.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Grindrod's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.177.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Grindrod EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Grindrod EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grindrod's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Grindrod EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Grindrod Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Grindrod Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA 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 3.91 0.00 6.46 0.00 3.22

GRDLF vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Grindrod'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.


Grindrod EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Grindrod's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Grindrod's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Grindrod EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Grindrod's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1047.766/166.08
=6.31

Grindrod's current Enterprise Value is $1,047.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Grindrod's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $166.1 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.31 mean?
Grindrod (GRDLF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.31 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Grindrod. This is 94% above median its historical median of 3.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Grindrod ranks #270 out of 897 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Grindrod's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Grindrod's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.31 is 94% above median its 10-year median of 3.26. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.68. Grindrod's value of 6.31 is 27.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grindrod ranks #270 out of 897 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Grindrod has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grindrod's EV-to-EBITDA compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Grindrod ranks #270 out of 897 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Grindrod in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.68. Grindrod's value of 6.31 is 27.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.26 vs. the industry median of 8.68, Grindrod 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-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.68, based on 897 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. Grindrod's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.31 is 27.3% 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-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 Grindrod. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grindrod's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.31, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 3.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grindrod stock overvalued right now?
Grindrod (GRDLF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.31. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.43, compared to a current price of $0.75 — trading 74.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.31, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 3.26 and 27.3% below the Transportation industry median of 8.68. Grindrod's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Grindrod (GRDLF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.31 as of Aug. 06, 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 Grindrod (GRDLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grindrod stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.75 is trading 74.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.43.

Key valuation signals for GRDLF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 6.31 (94% above median its 10-year median of 3.26)
  • GF Value™: $0.43 vs. price of $0.75 (74.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.3% below the Transportation median (#270 of 897)

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


Grindrod Business Description

Address 106 Margaret Mncadi Avenue, Grindrod Mews, Durban, NL, ZAF, 4001
Grindrod Ltd is a provider of logistic solutions. The company provides solutions through its warehousing, distribution, container depots and transport capabilities. It also offers all-encompassing integrated solutions through a single point of contact, including multi-modal road and rail bulk solutions connecting customers via various trade corridors. It also offers freight forwarding, customs brokerage, contract logistics, project logistics and digital solutions and provides ships agency, logistics and marine technical and engineering services to the maritime, offshore and oil and gas sectors. Its segments include Port and Terminals, and The Logistics segment operates a ships agency, clearing and forwarding and rail services as well as containers handling landside operations.
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