African Dawn Capital (JSE:ADW) EV-to-EBITDA: -5.28 (As of Aug. 24, 2026)

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What is African Dawn Capital EV-to-EBITDA?

African Dawn Capital JSE:ADW 11 EV-to-EBITDA is -5.28 as of Aug. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:ADW with a GF Score™ of 11/100.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, African Dawn Capital's enterprise value is R76.15 Mil. African Dawn Capital's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2024 was R-14.43 Mil. Therefore, African Dawn Capital's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -5.28.

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

JSE:ADW's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Credit Services industry.
Industry Median: 21.005
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.

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 (2026-08-24), African Dawn Capital's stock price is R0.15. African Dawn Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2024 was R-0.206. Therefore, African Dawn Capital's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


African Dawn Capital  (JSE:ADW) 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.

African Dawn Capital's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.15/-0.206
=At Loss

African Dawn Capital's share price for today is R0.15.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. African Dawn Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2024 was R-0.206.

* 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?


African Dawn Capital EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


African Dawn Capital EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for African Dawn Capital'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.

African Dawn Capital EV-to-EBITDA Chart

African Dawn Capital Annual Data
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EV-to-EBITDA
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African Dawn Capital Semi-Annual Data
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JSE:ADW vs V, MA, AXP: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, African Dawn Capital'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.


African Dawn Capital EV-to-EBITDA vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, African Dawn Capital's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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African Dawn Capital EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

African Dawn Capital's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=76.151/-14.429
=-5.28

African Dawn Capital's current Enterprise Value is R76.15 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. African Dawn Capital's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2024 was R-14.43 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 -5.28 mean?
African Dawn Capital (JSE:ADW) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -5.28 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on African Dawn Capital.
Is African Dawn Capital's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
African Dawn Capital's current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.28. Overall, African Dawn Capital has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Dawn Capital's EV-to-EBITDA compare to V and MA?
African Dawn Capital's EV-to-EBITDA of -5.28 can be compared against companies in the Credit Services industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.01. 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 Credit Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Credit Services companies is 21.01, based on 328 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. 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 African Dawn Capital. For the Credit Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Dawn Capital's current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Dawn Capital stock overvalued right now?
African Dawn Capital (JSE:ADW) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -5.28. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.28. African Dawn Capital's overall GF Score™ is 11/100. 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 African Dawn Capital (JSE:ADW), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.28 as of Aug. 24, 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.

African Dawn Capital Business Description

Address Corner of Sonop and Ontdekkers Roads, 3rd Floor, The Village at Horizon, Horizon View, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 1724
African Dawn Capital Ltd operates as a microfinance company. The company's operating segment includes Investment advisory and investment management, Microfinance, and Head Office segment. It generates maximum revenue from the Microfinance segment. Geographically, the company operates only in South Africa.
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