IHS (IHS Holding) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.74 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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Price $8.27
GF Value $4.18
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What is IHS Holding EV-to-EBITDA?

IHS Holding IHS +0.24% 50 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.74 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.95. GuruFocus rates IHS with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,383 Real Estate companies, IHS Holding ranks better than 84.31% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, IHS Holding's enterprise value is $5,515 Mil. IHS Holding's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,165 Mil. Therefore, IHS Holding's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.74.

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

IHS' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.96   Med: 5.95   Max: 25.33
Current: 4.74

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of IHS Holding was 25.33. The lowest was -9.96. And the median was 5.95.

IHS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
84.31% of 1383 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.45 vs IHS: 4.74

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 (2026-07-29), IHS Holding's stock price is $8.27. IHS Holding's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.530. Therefore, IHS Holding's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.60.

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


IHS Holding  (NYSE:IHS) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=8.27/0.530
=15.60

IHS Holding's share price for today is $8.27.
IHS Holding's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.530.

* 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?


IHS Holding EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


IHS Holding EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IHS Holding'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.

IHS Holding EV-to-EBITDA Chart

IHS Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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IHS Holding Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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IHS vs NMRK, CWK, OPEN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, IHS Holding'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.


IHS Holding EV-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, IHS Holding's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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IHS Holding EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=5515.468/1164.6
=4.74

IHS Holding's current Enterprise Value is $5,515 Mil.
IHS Holding's EBITDA 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 $1,165 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 4.74 mean?
IHS Holding (IHS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.74 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on IHS Holding. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.95. According to the industry distribution chart, IHS Holding ranks #217 out of 1383 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is IHS Holding's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
IHS Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.74 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.95. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.45. IHS Holding's value of 4.74 is 61.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IHS Holding ranks #217 out of 1383 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IHS Holding has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IHS Holding's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NMRK and CWK?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, IHS Holding ranks #217 out of 1383 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places IHS Holding in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.45. IHS Holding's value of 4.74 is 61.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.95 vs. the industry median of 12.45, IHS Holding 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 Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 12.45, based on 1,383 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. IHS Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.74 is 61.9% 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 IHS Holding. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IHS Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.74, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IHS Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IHS Holding (IHS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.18, compared to a current price of $8.27 — trading 97.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.74, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.95 and 61.9% below the Real Estate industry median of 12.45. IHS Holding's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 IHS Holding (IHS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.74 as of Jul. 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 IHS Holding (IHS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IHS Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.27 is trading 97.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.18. GuruFocus considers IHS Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IHS:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.74 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.95)
  • GF Value™: $4.18 vs. price of $8.27 (97.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.9% below the Real Estate median (#217 of 1383)

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


IHS Holding Business Description

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Address 123 Victoria Street, 1 Cathedral Piazza, London, GBR, SW1E 5BP
IHS Holding Ltd is an independent owner, operator, and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure. The company provides telecommunications infrastructure to its customers, who are MNOs, who in turn provide wireless voice and data services to their end-users. Its geographical segments are Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. The majority of its revenue is derived from Nigeria.
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