Pembury Lifestyle Group (JSE:PEM) EV-to-EBITDA: -0.89 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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What is Pembury Lifestyle Group EV-to-EBITDA?

Pembury Lifestyle Group JSE:PEM EV-to-EBITDA is -0.89 as of Aug. 19, 2026.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Pembury Lifestyle Group's enterprise value is R40.63 Mil. Pembury Lifestyle Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2019 was R-45.75 Mil. Therefore, Pembury Lifestyle Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -0.89.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pembury Lifestyle Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:PEM's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 6.98
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.

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 (2026-08-19), Pembury Lifestyle Group's stock price is R0.10. Pembury Lifestyle Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2019 was R-0.139. Therefore, Pembury Lifestyle Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Pembury Lifestyle Group  (JSE:PEM) 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.

Pembury Lifestyle Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.10/-0.139
=At Loss

Pembury Lifestyle Group's share price for today is R0.10.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pembury Lifestyle Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2019 was R-0.139.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Pembury Lifestyle Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Pembury Lifestyle Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pembury Lifestyle Group'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.

Pembury Lifestyle Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Pembury Lifestyle Group Annual Data
Trend Feb14 Feb15 Feb16 Dec17 Dec18
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 0.00 0.00 -5.97 -1.94

Pembury Lifestyle Group Semi-Annual Data
Feb14 Feb15 Feb16 Aug16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 -5.97 0.00 -1.94 0.00

JSE:PEM vs TAL, EDU, CHGG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Pembury Lifestyle Group'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.


Pembury Lifestyle Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pembury Lifestyle Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pembury Lifestyle Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.



Pembury Lifestyle Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Pembury Lifestyle Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=40.629/-45.75
=-0.89

Pembury Lifestyle Group's current Enterprise Value is R40.63 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pembury Lifestyle Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2019 was R-45.75 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -0.89 mean?
Pembury Lifestyle Group (JSE:PEM) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -0.89 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Pembury Lifestyle Group.
Is Pembury Lifestyle Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Pembury Lifestyle Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.89.
How does Pembury Lifestyle Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to TAL and EDU?
Pembury Lifestyle Group's EV-to-EBITDA of -0.89 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.98. 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 Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 6.98, based on 213 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. 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 Pembury Lifestyle Group. For the Education 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. Pembury Lifestyle Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pembury Lifestyle Group stock overvalued right now?
Pembury Lifestyle Group (JSE:PEM) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -0.89. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.89. 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 Pembury Lifestyle Group (JSE:PEM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.89 as of Aug. 19, 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.

Pembury Lifestyle Group Business Description

Address 111 9th Avenue, P.O. Box 73723, Fairlands, Randburg, Gauteng, Johannesburg, ZAF, 2030
Pembury Lifestyle Group Ltd is a South Africa based group that provides private education through its independent schools, with an intention to own the properties from which the schools operate and operating of retirement lodges. Its reportable segments are: PLG Properties - investment properties; Pembury Schools - developing and managing independent schools; and PLG Retirement Villages - developing and managing retirement villages. The main revenue is generated through the Pembury Schools segment that includes fees from the provision of accessible, affordable, private education and related services.