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CAFCAJSE:CAC 100 EV-to-EBITDA is 12,189.00 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 33203% above its 10-year median of 36.60. GuruFocus rates JSE:CAC with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of R11.40. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,475 Industrial Products companies, CAFCA ranks worse than 98.99% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, CAFCA's enterprise value is R1,210,050.8 Mil.
CAFCA's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R99.3 Mil. Therefore, CAFCA's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12,189.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for CAFCA's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CAC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.43 Med: 36.6 Max: 3485.25
Current: 462.88
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of CAFCA was 3485.25. The lowest was -2.43. And the median was 36.60.
JSE:CAC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 98.99% of 2475
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 16.12
vs JSE:CAC: 462.88
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 (2026-08-07), CAFCA's stock price is R5.95.
CAFCA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R1.560. Therefore, CAFCA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 3.81.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
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.
CAFCA's share price for today is R5.95.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CAFCA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R1.560.
* 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).
The historical data trend for CAFCA'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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, CAFCA'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.
CAFCA EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CAFCA's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CAFCA's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
CAFCA's current Enterprise Value is R1,210,050.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CAFCA's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R99.3 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.
CAFCA (JSE:CAC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12,189.00 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CAFCA. This is 33203% above median its historical median of 36.60. According to the industry distribution chart, CAFCA ranks #2450 out of 2475 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 99%.
Is CAFCA's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
CAFCA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12,189.00 is 33203% above median its 10-year median of 36.60. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.12. CAFCA's value of 12,189.00 is 75514.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CAFCA ranks #2450 out of 2475 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CAFCA has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAFCA's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, CAFCA ranks #2450 out of 2475 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places CAFCA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.12. CAFCA's value of 12,189.00 is 75514.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 36.60 vs. the industry median of 16.12, CAFCA 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 16.12, based on 2,475 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. CAFCA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12,189.00 is 75514.1% 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 CAFCA. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CAFCA's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12,189.00, which is 33203% above median its own 10-year median of 36.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CAFCA stock overvalued right now?
CAFCA (JSE:CAC) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 12,189.00. The stock's GF Value™ is R11.40, compared to a current price of R5.95 — trading 47.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12,189.00, which is 33203% above median its 10-year median of 36.60 and 75514.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 16.12. CAFCA's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 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 CAFCA (JSE:CAC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12,189.00 as of Aug. 07, 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 CAFCA (JSE:CAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAFCA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R5.95 is trading 47.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R11.40.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 12,189.00 (33203% above median its 10-year median of 36.60)
GF Value™: R11.40 vs. price of R5.95 (47.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75514.1% above the Industrial Products median (#2450 of 2475)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CAFCA Ltd is a manufacturer of electrical cables and specializes in the production of power cables, control and instrumentation cables, domestic wiring cables, solar PV cables, overhead conductors, and specialized industrial cables. Its product categories include aluminium cables, flexible cables, power cables, solar cables, telecommunications cables, and wiring cables. The Company serves a broad customer base across utilities, mining, industrial manufacturers, construction companies, telecommunications providers, retailers hardware stores, and export clients. It operates mainly in Zimbabwe and exports across the SADC and East Africa regions.
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