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YeboYethuJSE:YYLBEE -1.12%59 EV-to-EBITDA is 1.17 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates JSE:YYLBEE with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of R26.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Telecommunication Services companies, YeboYethu ranks better than 97.14% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, YeboYethu's enterprise value is R3,381.6 Mil.
YeboYethu's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,902.5 Mil. Therefore, YeboYethu's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 1.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for YeboYethu's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:YYLBEE'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.69 Med: 1.05 Max: 76.82
Current: 1.17
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of YeboYethu was 76.82. The lowest was -0.69. And the median was 1.05.
JSE:YYLBEE's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 97.14% of 315
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.75
vs JSE:YYLBEE: 1.17
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.
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.
YeboYethu's share price for today is R63.31.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. YeboYethu's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R33.590.
* 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 YeboYethu'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.
JSE:YYLBEE vs VZ, TMUS, T: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, YeboYethu'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.
YeboYethu EV-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, YeboYethu's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YeboYethu's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
YeboYethu's current Enterprise Value is R3,381.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. YeboYethu's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,902.5 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.
YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 1.17 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on YeboYethu. This is 11% above median its historical median of 1.05. According to the industry distribution chart, YeboYethu ranks #9 out of 315 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is YeboYethu's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
YeboYethu's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.17 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.05. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.75. YeboYethu's value of 1.17 is 82.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, YeboYethu ranks #9 out of 315 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, YeboYethu has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YeboYethu's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, YeboYethu ranks #9 out of 315 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places YeboYethu in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.75. YeboYethu's value of 1.17 is 82.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 6.75, YeboYethu 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.75, based on 315 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. YeboYethu's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.17 is 82.7% 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 YeboYethu. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. YeboYethu's current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.17, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YeboYethu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R26.30, compared to a current price of R63.31 — trading 140.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.17, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 82.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.75. YeboYethu's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.17 as of Aug. 20, 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 YeboYethu (JSE:YYLBEE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YeboYethu stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R63.31 is trading 140.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R26.30.
GuruFocus considers YeboYethu to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:YYLBEE:
EV-to-EBITDA: 1.17 (11% above median its 10-year median of 1.05)
GF Value™: R26.30 vs. price of R63.31 (140.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#9 of 315)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:YYLBEE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YeboYethu Ltd is a special purpose company formed for the purpose is to buying and holding Vodacom SA ordinary shares and Vodacom SA A shares for the benefit of shareholders. Vodacom SA is a mobile communications network operator in South Africa, by a large number of customers and revenue. The principal activities of the company are to carry on the business of acquiring and holding shares in Vodacom Group and receive and distribute dividends and other distributions received by it pursuant to its holding in Vodacom Group.
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