Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) EV-to-EBITDA: 0.73 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 68% Below Median

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JSE:SLG Salungano Group Ltd JSE:SLG
32 GF Score
Price R0.90
GF Value R0.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Salungano Group EV-to-EBITDA?

Salungano Group JSE:SLG -5.26% 32 EV-to-EBITDA is 0.73 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 2.30. GuruFocus rates JSE:SLG with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 101 Other Energy Sources companies, Salungano Group ranks better than 95.05% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Salungano Group's enterprise value is R561 Mil. Salungano Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R772 Mil. Therefore, Salungano Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 0.73.

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

JSE:SLG' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.14   Med: 2.3   Max: 5.15
Current: 0.72

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Salungano Group was 5.15. The lowest was -3.14. And the median was 2.30.

JSE:SLG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
95.05% of 101 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 9.25 vs JSE:SLG: 0.72

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), Salungano Group's stock price is R0.90. Salungano Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R0.509. Therefore, Salungano Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 1.77.

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


Salungano Group  (JSE:SLG) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.90/0.509
=1.77

Salungano Group's share price for today is R0.90.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Salungano Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R0.509.

* 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?


Salungano Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Salungano Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Salungano 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.

Salungano Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Salungano Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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Salungano Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 2.53 0.00 1.57 0.00 0.51

JSE:SLG vs CNR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Salungano 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.


Salungano Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Salungano Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


JSE:SLG
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Salungano Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=561.453/772.216
=0.73

Salungano Group's current Enterprise Value is R561 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Salungano Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R772 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 0.73 mean?
Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 0.73 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 Salungano Group. This is 68% below median its historical median of 2.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Salungano Group ranks #5 out of 101 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Salungano Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Salungano Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 0.73 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 2.30. The Other Energy Sources industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.25. Salungano Group's value of 0.73 is 92.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salungano Group ranks #5 out of 101 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Salungano Group has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salungano Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Salungano Group ranks #5 out of 101 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Salungano Group in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.25. Salungano Group's value of 0.73 is 92.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.30 vs. the industry median of 9.25, Salungano Group 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Other Energy Sources companies is 9.25, based on 101 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. Salungano Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 0.73 is 92.1% 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 Salungano Group. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salungano Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.73, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salungano Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.52, compared to a current price of R0.90 — trading 73.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.73, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 2.30 and 92.1% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 9.25. Salungano Group's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Salungano Group (JSE:SLG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.73 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.

Is Salungano Group (JSE:SLG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salungano Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R0.90 is trading 73.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.52. GuruFocus considers Salungano Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SLG:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 0.73 (68% below median its 10-year median of 2.30)
  • GF Value™: R0.52 vs. price of R0.90 (73.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.1% below the Other Energy Sources median (#5 of 101)

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SLG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Salungano Group Business Description

Address 142 Western Service Road, First Floor, Building 10, Woodmead Business Park, Woodmead, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2191
Salungano Group Ltd is a South African firm mainly engaged in the mining, processing, sale, and distribution of thermal coal. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Mining, Trading, Property rental and other, and Investment holding. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Mining segment, which is involved in the exploration, beneficiation, and mining of bituminous coal. The mining operations of the Group are carried out at Elandspruit, Khanyisa, Vanggatfontein, Arnot, and Moabsvelden mining complexes. The Trading segment buys and sells coal to inland customers, and the property rental segment rents property to other segments within the group.
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