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KAPJSE:KAP -1.13%71 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.45 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 4.70. GuruFocus rates JSE:KAP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 468 Conglomerates companies, KAP ranks better than 75.43% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, KAP's enterprise value is R15,420 Mil.
KAP's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R2,830 Mil. Therefore, KAP's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for KAP's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:KAP'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.8 Med: 4.7 Max: 8.97
Current: 5.45
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of KAP was 8.97. The lowest was -66.80. And the median was 4.70.
JSE:KAP's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 75.43% of 468
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 8.76
vs JSE:KAP: 5.45
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 (2026-08-09), KAP's stock price is R2.63.
KAP's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.049. Therefore, KAP's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 53.67.
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.
KAP's share price for today is R2.63.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. KAP's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.049.
* 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 KAP'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 Conglomerates subindustry, KAP'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.
KAP EV-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, KAP's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KAP's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
KAP's current Enterprise Value is R15,420 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. KAP's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R2,830 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.
KAP (JSE:KAP) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.45 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on KAP. This is 16% above median its historical median of 4.70. According to the industry distribution chart, KAP ranks #115 out of 468 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is KAP's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
KAP's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.45 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 4.70. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.76. KAP's value of 5.45 is 37.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KAP ranks #115 out of 468 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KAP has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAP's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, KAP ranks #115 out of 468 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places KAP in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.76. KAP's value of 5.45 is 37.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.70 vs. the industry median of 8.76, KAP 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 8.76, based on 468 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. KAP's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.45 is 37.8% 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 KAP. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KAP's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.45, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 4.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KAP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAP (JSE:KAP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.61, compared to a current price of R2.63 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.45, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 4.70 and 37.8% below the Conglomerates industry median of 8.76. KAP's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 10 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 KAP (JSE:KAP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.45 as of Aug. 09, 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 KAP (JSE:KAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R2.63 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.61.
GuruFocus considers KAP to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:KAP:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.45 (16% above median its 10-year median of 4.70)
GF Value™: R2.61 vs. price of R2.63 (0.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.8% below the Conglomerates median (#115 of 468)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:KAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KAP Ltd is a diversified group consisting of industrial, chemical, and logistics businesses, and road safety segments in sub-Saharan Africa. It operates through the following segments: PG Bison, Safripol, Unitrans, Feltex, Restonic, Optix, and Corporate. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Unitrans segment which is involved in a supply chain and operational services business providing customized solutions to customers in a diverse range of sectors, including consumer, agriculture, petrochemical, mining, and passenger transport.
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