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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, East African Cables's enterprise value is KES3,673 Mil.
East African Cables's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was KES76 Mil. Therefore, East African Cables's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 48.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for East African Cables's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:CABL's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 15.29 * 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.
East African Cables (NAI:CABL) 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.
East African Cables's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
East African Cables's share price for today is KES1.71.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. East African Cables's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was KES-0.810.
* 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 East African Cables'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.
NAI:CABL vs VRT, HUBB, NVT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, East African Cables'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.
East African Cables EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, East African Cables's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East African Cables's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
East African Cables's current Enterprise Value is KES3,673 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. East African Cables's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was KES76 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.
East African Cables (NAI:CABL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 48.01 as of Sep. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on East African Cables.
Is East African Cables' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
East African Cables' current EV-to-EBITDA is 48.01. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.29. East African Cables' value of 48.01 is 214% above this industry median. Overall, East African Cables has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East African Cables' EV-to-EBITDA compare to VRT and HUBB?
East African Cables' EV-to-EBITDA of 48.01 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.29. East African Cables' value of 48.01 is 214% above this benchmark. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.29, based on 2,461 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. East African Cables's current EV-to-EBITDA of 48.01 is 214% 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 East African Cables. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East African Cables's current EV-to-EBITDA is 48.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East African Cables stock overvalued right now?
East African Cables (NAI:CABL) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 48.01. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 48.01 and 214% above the Industrial Products industry median of 15.29. East African Cables' overall GF Score™ is 10/100. 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 East African Cables (NAI:CABL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 48.01 as of Sep. 08, 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.
East African Cables Ltd manufactures a range of cables and conductors for applications in domestic and industrial lighting, transmission, and distribution of electricity. Its product portfolio comprises house wiring cables, flexible cables, armoured (underground) cables, auto and battery cables, electrical accessories, data and telecommunication cables, and others. The company has three reportable segments, which are its geographic locations, and include Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from Kenya and Uganda.
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