Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB) EV-to-EBITDA: 11.46 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 105% Above Median

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NAI:BAMB Bamburi Cement Ltd NAI:BAMB
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Price KES54.00
GF Value KES24.79
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What is Bamburi Cement EV-to-EBITDA?

Bamburi Cement NAI:BAMB 8 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.46 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 105% above its 10-year median of 5.58. GuruFocus rates NAI:BAMB with a GF Score™ of 8/100 and a GF Value™ of KES24.79. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Bamburi Cement's enterprise value is KES15,228 Mil. Bamburi Cement's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was KES1,329 Mil. Therefore, Bamburi Cement's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.46.

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

NAI:BAMB' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.32   Med: 5.58   Max: 18.28
Current: 11.46

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Bamburi Cement was 18.28. The lowest was 2.32. And the median was 5.58.

NAI:BAMB's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Median: 8.82 vs NAI:BAMB: 11.46

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 (2026-08-27), Bamburi Cement's stock price is KES54.00. Bamburi Cement's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was KES2.008. Therefore, Bamburi Cement's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 26.89.

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


Bamburi Cement  (NAI:BAMB) 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.

Bamburi Cement's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=54.00/2.008
=26.89

Bamburi Cement's share price for today is KES54.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bamburi Cement's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was KES2.008.

* 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?


Bamburi Cement EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Bamburi Cement EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bamburi Cement'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.

Bamburi Cement EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Bamburi Cement Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EV-to-EBITDA
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Bamburi Cement Semi-Annual Data
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NAI:BAMB vs CRH, VMC, MLM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Bamburi Cement'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.


Bamburi Cement EV-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Bamburi Cement's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bamburi Cement EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Bamburi Cement's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=15227.801/1329
=11.46

Bamburi Cement's current Enterprise Value is KES15,228 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bamburi Cement's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was KES1,329 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 11.46 mean?
Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.46 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Bamburi Cement. This is 105% above median its historical median of 5.58. Over the past decade, Bamburi Cement's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.32 to 18.28.
Is Bamburi Cement's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Bamburi Cement's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.46 is 105% above median its 10-year median of 5.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.32 to a high of 18.28. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.82. Bamburi Cement's value of 11.46 is 29.9% above this industry median. Overall, Bamburi Cement has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bamburi Cement's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CRH and VMC?
Bamburi Cement's EV-to-EBITDA of 11.46 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.82. Bamburi Cement's value of 11.46 is 29.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Bamburi Cement's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.32 to 18.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.58 vs. the industry median of 8.82, Bamburi Cement has consistently been above 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 Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 8.82, based on 348 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. Bamburi Cement's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.46 is 29.9% above 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 Bamburi Cement. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bamburi Cement's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.46, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 5.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bamburi Cement stock overvalued right now?
Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.46. The stock's GF Value™ is KES24.79, compared to a current price of KES54.00 — trading 117.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.46, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 5.58 and 29.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 8.82. Bamburi Cement's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 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 Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.46 as of Aug. 27, 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 Bamburi Cement (NAI:BAMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bamburi Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES54.00 is trading 117.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES24.79.

Key valuation signals for NAI:BAMB:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 11.46 (105% above median its 10-year median of 5.58)
  • GF Value™: KES24.79 vs. price of KES54.00 (117.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 8/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.9% above the Building Materials median

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


Bamburi Cement Business Description

Address LR No 209/6208, Kitui Road, Off Kampala Road, P.O. Box 10921, Industrial Area, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Bamburi Cement Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of cement and cement-related products. The company organizes its businesses in Kenya segments involved in the manufacture and sale of cement and also includes the manufacture and sale of ready-mix concrete, precast products, and rehabilitation of quarries that are used as a source of raw materials for cement production. Its products include Nguvu, PowerMax, PowerPlus, Powercrete, Tembo, Fundi, Duracem, Powerwhite, Paving Blocks, Drainage, Edge Restraints, and others. Bamburi also owns and manages a nature and environmental park created from rehabilitated quarries. It generates its revenue from Kenya.
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