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NampakJSE:NPK +1.07%55 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.22 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 5.36. GuruFocus rates JSE:NPK with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of R474.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Packaging & Containers companies, Nampak ranks better than 90.26% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Nampak's enterprise value is R7,075 Mil.
Nampak's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,199 Mil. Therefore, Nampak's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nampak's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:NPK'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.17 Med: 5.36 Max: 14.07
Current: 3.22
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Nampak was 14.07. The lowest was -8.17. And the median was 5.36.
JSE:NPK's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 90.26% of 349
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 8.95
vs JSE:NPK: 3.22
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 (2026-08-21), Nampak's stock price is R444.70.
Nampak's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R113.259. Therefore, Nampak's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 3.93.
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.
Nampak's share price for today is R444.70.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nampak's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R113.259.
* 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 Nampak'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nampak'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.
Nampak EV-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nampak's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nampak's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Nampak's current Enterprise Value is R7,075 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nampak's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,199 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.
Nampak (JSE:NPK) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.22 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nampak. This is 40% below median its historical median of 5.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #34 out of 349 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Nampak's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Nampak's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.22 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.36. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95. Nampak's value of 3.22 is 64% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nampak ranks #34 out of 349 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nampak has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nampak's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #34 out of 349 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Nampak in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95. Nampak's value of 3.22 is 64% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.36 vs. the industry median of 8.95, Nampak 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 8.95, based on 349 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. Nampak's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.22 is 64% 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 Nampak. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nampak's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.22, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 5.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nampak stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak (JSE:NPK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R474.86, compared to a current price of R444.70 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.22, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.36 and 64% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 8.95. Nampak's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.22 as of Aug. 21, 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R444.70 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R474.86.
GuruFocus considers Nampak to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NPK:
EV-to-EBITDA: 3.22 (40% below median its 10-year median of 5.36)
GF Value™: R474.86 vs. price of R444.70 (6.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64% below the Packaging & Containers median (#34 of 349)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nampak Ltd is a metals packaging company in South Africa and Angola, and also has substantial positions in other metal packaging. It is the producer of two-piece tinplate cans and aluminium monobloc aerosol cans. The company's operating segments include Metals, which involves the manufacture of beverage cans, food cans, aerosol cans, and other metal packaging, and Corporate, which provides for head office activities, treasury, property services, and consolidation adjustments, including goodwill. The majority of revenue comes from the Metals segment and from South Africa.
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