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African Media EntertainmentJSE:AME 80 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.23 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 3.18. GuruFocus rates JSE:AME with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of R49.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 763 Media - Diversified companies, African Media Entertainment ranks better than 62.39% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, African Media Entertainment's enterprise value is R410.0 Mil.
African Media Entertainment's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R78.4 Mil. Therefore, African Media Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for African Media Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:AME'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91 Med: 3.18 Max: 9.67
Current: 5.23
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of African Media Entertainment was 9.67. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 3.18.
JSE:AME's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 62.39% of 763
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 6.98
vs JSE:AME: 5.23
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.
African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) 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 Media Entertainment's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
African Media Entertainment's share price for today is R70.70.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. African Media Entertainment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R7.262.
* 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 Broadcasting subindustry, African Media Entertainment'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 Media Entertainment EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, African Media Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African Media Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
African Media Entertainment's current Enterprise Value is R410.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. African Media Entertainment's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R78.4 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.
African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.23 as of Aug. 27, 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 Media Entertainment. This is 64% above median its historical median of 3.18. Over the past decade, African Media Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.91 to 9.67. According to the industry distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #287 out of 763 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is African Media Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
African Media Entertainment's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.23 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 3.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 9.67. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.98. African Media Entertainment's value of 5.23 is 25.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #287 out of 763 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, African Media Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Media Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #287 out of 763 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts African Media Entertainment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.98. African Media Entertainment's value of 5.23 is 25.1% below this benchmark. Historically, African Media Entertainment's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.91 to 9.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.18 vs. the industry median of 6.98, African Media Entertainment 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 6.98, based on 763 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. African Media Entertainment's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.23 is 25.1% 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 African Media Entertainment. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Media Entertainment's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.23, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 3.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Media Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R49.50, compared to a current price of R70.70 — trading 42.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.23, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 3.18 and 25.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 6.98. African Media Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.23 as of Aug. 27, 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 African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Media Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R70.70 is trading 42.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R49.50.
GuruFocus considers African Media Entertainment to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AME:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.23 (64% above median its 10-year median of 3.18)
GF Value™: R49.50 vs. price of R70.70 (42.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.1% below the Media - Diversified median (#287 of 763)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African Media Entertainment Ltd is involved in providing broadcasting services in South Africa. The company's operating segment includes Radio broadcasters; Media Services and Corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Radio broadcasters segment.
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