Sebata Holdings (JSE:SEB) EV-to-EBITDA: 2.50 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 32% Above Median

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What is Sebata Holdings EV-to-EBITDA?

Sebata Holdings JSE:SEB +12.35% 32 EV-to-EBITDA is 2.50 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates JSE:SEB with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,955 Software companies, Sebata Holdings ranks better than 91.2% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sebata Holdings's enterprise value is R303.4 Mil. Sebata Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was R121.2 Mil. Therefore, Sebata Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 2.50.

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

JSE:SEB' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.28   Med: 1.9   Max: 9.91
Current: 2.5

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sebata Holdings was 9.91. The lowest was -9.28. And the median was 1.90.

JSE:SEB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
91.2% of 1955 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 10.57 vs JSE:SEB: 2.50

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 (2026-08-30), Sebata Holdings's stock price is R1.91. Sebata Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was R0.953. Therefore, Sebata Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 2.00.

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


Sebata Holdings  (JSE:SEB) 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.

Sebata Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.91/0.953
=2.00

Sebata Holdings's share price for today is R1.91.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sebata Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was R0.953.

* 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?


Sebata Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sebata Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sebata 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.

Sebata Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Sebata Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.29 -0.15 3.22 -2.90 1.98

Sebata Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -2.90 0.00 1.98 0.00

JSE:SEB vs QH, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Sebata 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.


Sebata Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Sebata Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sebata Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Sebata Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Sebata Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=303.415/121.19
=2.50

Sebata Holdings's current Enterprise Value is R303.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sebata Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was R121.2 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 2.50 mean?
Sebata Holdings (JSE:SEB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 2.50 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sebata Holdings. This is 32% above median its historical median of 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Sebata Holdings ranks #172 out of 1955 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Sebata Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sebata Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.50 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.90. The Software industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.57. Sebata Holdings' value of 2.50 is 76.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sebata Holdings ranks #172 out of 1955 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sebata Holdings has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sebata Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sebata Holdings ranks #172 out of 1955 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sebata Holdings in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.57. Sebata Holdings' value of 2.50 is 76.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 10.57, Sebata 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 10.57, based on 1,955 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. Sebata Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.50 is 76.3% 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 Sebata Holdings. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sebata Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.50, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sebata Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Sebata Holdings (JSE:SEB) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.50. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.50, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 76.3% below the Software industry median of 10.57. Sebata Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Sebata Holdings (JSE:SEB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.50 as of Aug. 30, 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.

Sebata Holdings Business Description

Address Hunts End, 38 and 42 Wierda Road West, The Lodge, First Floor, Wierda Valley, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Sebata Holdings Ltd is a provider of integrated technology solutions and enterprise management solutions to municipalities, provincial government as well as public and private entities. It operates in two segments namely, Software Solutions and ICT Support Services. The majority of the revenue is generated from Software Solutions which is engaged in the development of bespoke software solutions.
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