WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN) EV-to-EBITDA: 0.05 (As of Sep. 03, 2026) — 96% Below Median

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NAI:SCAN WPP Scangroup Ltd NAI:SCAN
55 GF Score
Price KES2.00
GF Value KES1.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is WPP Scangroup EV-to-EBITDA?

WPP Scangroup NAI:SCAN 55 EV-to-EBITDA is 0.05 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates NAI:SCAN with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of KES1.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 750 Media - Diversified companies, WPP Scangroup ranks better than 95.07% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, WPP Scangroup's enterprise value is KES-30 Mil. WPP Scangroup's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was KES-579 Mil. Therefore, WPP Scangroup's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 0.05.

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

NAI:SCAN' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.64   Med: 1.35   Max: 13.8
Current: 0.05

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of WPP Scangroup was 13.80. The lowest was -13.64. And the median was 1.35.

NAI:SCAN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
95.07% of 750 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.255 vs NAI:SCAN: 0.05

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 (2026-09-03), WPP Scangroup's stock price is KES2.00. WPP Scangroup's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was KES-1.710. Therefore, WPP Scangroup'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).


WPP Scangroup  (NAI:SCAN) 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.

WPP Scangroup's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.00/-1.710
=At Loss

WPP Scangroup's share price for today is KES2.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. WPP Scangroup's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was KES-1.710.

* 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?


WPP Scangroup EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


WPP Scangroup EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WPP Scangroup'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.

WPP Scangroup EV-to-EBITDA Chart

WPP Scangroup Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.87 -11.23 -4.67 4.01 -0.42

WPP Scangroup Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 0.00 4.01 0.00 -0.42 0.00

NAI:SCAN vs APP, OMC, TTD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, WPP Scangroup'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.


WPP Scangroup EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, WPP Scangroup's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


NAI:SCAN
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WPP Scangroup EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

WPP Scangroup's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=-29.729/-579.028
=0.05

WPP Scangroup's current Enterprise Value is KES-30 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. WPP Scangroup's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was KES-579 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 0.05 mean?
WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 0.05 as of Sep. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on WPP Scangroup. This is 96% below median its historical median of 1.35. According to the industry distribution chart, WPP Scangroup ranks #37 out of 750 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is WPP Scangroup's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
WPP Scangroup's current EV-to-EBITDA of 0.05 is 96% below median its 10-year median of 1.35. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.26. WPP Scangroup's value of 0.05 is 99.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WPP Scangroup ranks #37 out of 750 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WPP Scangroup has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WPP Scangroup's EV-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, WPP Scangroup ranks #37 out of 750 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places WPP Scangroup in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.26. WPP Scangroup's value of 0.05 is 99.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 7.26, WPP Scangroup 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.26, based on 750 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. WPP Scangroup's current EV-to-EBITDA of 0.05 is 99.3% 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 WPP Scangroup. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WPP Scangroup's current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.05, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WPP Scangroup stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES1.22, compared to a current price of KES2.00 — trading 63.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.05, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 99.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.26. WPP Scangroup's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.05 as of Sep. 03, 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 WPP Scangroup (NAI:SCAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPP Scangroup stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES2.00 is trading 63.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES1.22. GuruFocus considers WPP Scangroup to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:SCAN:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 0.05 (96% below median its 10-year median of 1.35)
  • GF Value™: KES1.22 vs. price of KES2.00 (63.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#37 of 750)

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


WPP Scangroup Business Description

Address Valley Road, Upper Hill, The Chancery, 5th Floor, P.O. Box 34537, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
WPP Scangroup Ltd is a company based in Kenya which is engaged in the provision of marketing communication services. The principal activity of the company includes the provision of integrated marketing communication services, which consolidates six disciplines including advertising, branding, consulting, media investment management, advertising research, public relations, digital advertising and specialty communications. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Kenya.
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