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ISA HoldingsJSE:ISA -4.76%90 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.09 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 5.98. GuruFocus rates JSE:ISA with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,959 Software companies, ISA Holdings ranks better than 62.17% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, ISA Holdings's enterprise value is R298.1 Mil.
ISA Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R36.8 Mil. Therefore, ISA Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for ISA Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:ISA'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 5.98 Max: 10.79
Current: 8.09
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of ISA Holdings was 10.79. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 5.98.
JSE:ISA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 62.17% of 1959
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.6
vs JSE:ISA: 8.09
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.
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.
ISA Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
ISA Holdings's share price for today is R2.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. ISA Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R0.183.
* 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 ISA Holdings'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.
JSE:ISA vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, ISA Holdings'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.
ISA Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, ISA Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ISA Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
ISA Holdings's current Enterprise Value is R298.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. ISA Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R36.8 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.
ISA Holdings (JSE:ISA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.09 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 ISA Holdings. This is 35% above median its historical median of 5.98. Over the past decade, ISA Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.21 to 10.79. According to the industry distribution chart, ISA Holdings ranks #741 out of 1959 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is ISA Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
ISA Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.09 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 5.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 10.79. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.60. ISA Holdings' value of 8.09 is 23.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ISA Holdings ranks #741 out of 1959 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ISA Holdings has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ISA Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, ISA Holdings ranks #741 out of 1959 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts ISA Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.60. ISA Holdings' value of 8.09 is 23.7% below this benchmark. Historically, ISA Holdings' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.21 to 10.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.98 vs. the industry median of 10.60, ISA Holdings 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 10.60, based on 1,959 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. ISA Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.09 is 23.7% 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 ISA Holdings. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ISA Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.09, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 5.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ISA Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISA Holdings (JSE:ISA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.27, compared to a current price of R2.00 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.09, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 5.98 and 23.7% below the Software industry median of 10.60. ISA Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 ISA Holdings (JSE:ISA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.09 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 ISA Holdings (JSE:ISA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISA Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R2.00 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.27.
GuruFocus considers ISA Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ISA:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.09 (35% above median its 10-year median of 5.98)
GF Value™: R2.27 vs. price of R2.00 (11.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.7% below the Software median (#741 of 1959)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ISA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ISA Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company, through its subsidiary, provides network, Internet, and information security solutions to the sub-Saharan African market. Its business is to discover, design, deliver, deploy, and manage its bespoke Information and Communication Technology (ICT) security infrastructure. Its technology offerings include firewalls, anti-virus, authentication, remote access, content security, intrusion protection, virtual private networking, vulnerability assessment, messaging and data protection, and identity and access management. The company generates a majority of its revenue from its business in South Africa.
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