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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, The Standard Group's enterprise value is KES741 Mil.
The Standard Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was KES-933 Mil. Therefore, The Standard Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -0.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Standard Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:SGL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.55 Med: 3.09 Max: 56.24
Current: -0.79
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of The Standard Group was 56.24. The lowest was -30.55. And the median was 3.09.
NAI:SGL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 763
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.19
vs NAI:SGL: -0.79
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.
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) 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.
The Standard Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
The Standard Group's share price for today is KES6.06.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. The Standard Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was KES-13.051.
* 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 The Standard Group'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.
For the Publishing subindustry, The Standard Group'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.
The Standard Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Standard Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Standard Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
The Standard Group's current Enterprise Value is KES741 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. The Standard Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was KES-933 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.
The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -0.79 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 The Standard Group. According to the industry distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #999999 out of 763 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is The Standard Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
The Standard Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.79. Based on the distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #999999 out of 763 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Standard Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Standard Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Standard Group ranks #999999 out of 763 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places The Standard Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.19. 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 7.19, based on 763 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 The Standard Group. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Standard Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Standard Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES3.34, compared to a current price of KES6.06 — trading 81.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.79. The Standard Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.79 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 The Standard Group (NAI:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Standard Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES6.06 is trading 81.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES3.34.
GuruFocus considers The Standard Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:SGL:
EV-to-EBITDA: -0.79
GF Value™: KES3.34 vs. price of KES6.06 (81.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:SGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Standard Group PLC is a multimedia media company in Kenya. The company gathers and shares information through print, Television, Radio, and Digital Media. The company provides a wide range of media products: print titles like The Standard, The Nairobian, and The Standard Courier; radio stations including Radio Maisha, Spice FM, Vybez Radio, and Berur FM; TV channels such as KTN Home, KTN News, BTV, and KTN Farmers TV; and digital services like the E-paper, Reader Revenue, Standardmedia. co.ke, Digger Classifieds, and Value Added Services. The segments of the company are Print and Broadcast.
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