Sable Exploration And Mining (JSE:SXM) EV-to-EBITDA: -0.29 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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What is Sable Exploration And Mining EV-to-EBITDA?

Sable Exploration And Mining JSE:SXM EV-to-EBITDA is -0.29 as of Aug. 12, 2026.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sable Exploration And Mining's enterprise value is R3.17 Mil. Sable Exploration And Mining's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2024 was R-10.74 Mil. Therefore, Sable Exploration And Mining's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -0.29.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sable Exploration And Mining's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:SXM's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 10.49
* 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 (2026-08-12), Sable Exploration And Mining's stock price is R0.06. Sable Exploration And Mining's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2024 was R-0.231. Therefore, Sable Exploration And Mining'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).


Sable Exploration And Mining  (JSE:SXM) 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.

Sable Exploration And Mining's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.06/-0.231
=At Loss

Sable Exploration And Mining's share price for today is R0.06.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sable Exploration And Mining's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2024 was R-0.231.

* 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?


Sable Exploration And Mining EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sable Exploration And Mining EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sable Exploration And Mining'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.

Sable Exploration And Mining EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Sable Exploration And Mining Annual Data
Trend Feb15 Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24
EV-to-EBITDA
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Sable Exploration And Mining Semi-Annual Data
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JSE:SXM vs HL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Sable Exploration And Mining'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.


Sable Exploration And Mining EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sable Exploration And Mining's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sable Exploration And Mining's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.



Sable Exploration And Mining EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Sable Exploration And Mining's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=3.167/-10.74
=-0.29

Sable Exploration And Mining's current Enterprise Value is R3.17 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sable Exploration And Mining's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2024 was R-10.74 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 -0.29 mean?
Sable Exploration And Mining (JSE:SXM) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -0.29 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sable Exploration And Mining.
Is Sable Exploration And Mining's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sable Exploration And Mining's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.29.
How does Sable Exploration And Mining's EV-to-EBITDA compare to HL?
Sable Exploration And Mining's EV-to-EBITDA of -0.29 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.49. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 10.49, based on 695 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 Sable Exploration And Mining. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sable Exploration And Mining's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sable Exploration And Mining stock overvalued right now?
Sable Exploration And Mining (JSE:SXM) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -0.29. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.29. 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 Sable Exploration And Mining (JSE:SXM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.29 as of Aug. 12, 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.

Sable Exploration And Mining Business Description

Address 31 Imala Road, Building 4, Chistlehurston, Sandton, GT, ZAF, 2192
Sable Exploration And Mining Ltd is an investment and management company with trading subsidiaries engaged in the exploration, prospecting, development and mining of mineral resources.