Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS) EV-to-EBITDA: 716.80 (As of Sep. 02, 2026)

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NAI:XPRS Express Kenya PLC NAI:XPRS
46 GF Score
Price KES7.30
GF Value KES2.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Express Kenya EV-to-EBITDA?

Express Kenya NAI:XPRS +1.11% 46 EV-to-EBITDA is 716.80 as of Sep. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates NAI:XPRS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of KES2.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 908 Business Services companies, Express Kenya ranks worse than 99.56% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Express Kenya's enterprise value is KES825.75 Mil. Express Kenya's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES1.15 Mil. Therefore, Express Kenya's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 716.80.

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

NAI:XPRS' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.1   Med: -4.1   Max: 760.7
Current: 716.8

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Express Kenya was 760.70. The lowest was -19.10. And the median was -4.10.

NAI:XPRS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
99.56% of 908 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.575 vs NAI:XPRS: 716.80

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 (2026-09-02), Express Kenya's stock price is KES7.30. Express Kenya's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES-2.620. Therefore, Express Kenya'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).


Express Kenya  (NAI:XPRS) 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.

Express Kenya's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=7.30/-2.620
=At Loss

Express Kenya's share price for today is KES7.30.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Express Kenya's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES-2.620.

* 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?


Express Kenya EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Express Kenya EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Express Kenya'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.

Express Kenya EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Express Kenya 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 -7.09 39.95 505.01 42.00 720.94

Express Kenya Semi-Annual Data
Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.09 39.95 505.01 42.00 720.94

NAI:XPRS vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Express Kenya'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.


Express Kenya EV-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Express Kenya's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Express Kenya EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Express Kenya's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=825.751/1.152
=716.80

Express Kenya's current Enterprise Value is KES825.75 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Express Kenya's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES1.15 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 716.80 mean?
Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 716.80 as of Sep. 02, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Express Kenya. According to the industry distribution chart, Express Kenya ranks #904 out of 908 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.
Is Express Kenya's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Express Kenya's current EV-to-EBITDA is 716.80. The Business Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.58. Express Kenya's value of 716.80 is 9362.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Express Kenya ranks #904 out of 908 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Express Kenya has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Express Kenya's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Express Kenya ranks #904 out of 908 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Express Kenya in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.58. Express Kenya's value of 716.80 is 9362.7% 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 a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 7.58, based on 908 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. Express Kenya's current EV-to-EBITDA of 716.80 is 9362.7% 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 Express Kenya. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Express Kenya's current EV-to-EBITDA is 716.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Express Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES2.52, compared to a current price of KES7.30 — trading 189.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 716.80 and 9362.7% above the Business Services industry median of 7.58. Express Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 9 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 Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 716.80 as of Sep. 02, 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 Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Express Kenya stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES7.30 is trading 189.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES2.52. GuruFocus considers Express Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:XPRS:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 716.80
  • GF Value™: KES2.52 vs. price of KES7.30 (189.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9362.7% above the Business Services median (#904 of 908)

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


Express Kenya Business Description

Address Road A, Off Enterprise Road, Industrial Area, P.O. Box 40433, Express House, Nairobi, KEN, 00100
Express Kenya PLC engages in the provision of clearing and forwarding services for both air and sea, as well as warehousing and logistics services. It operates through the following segments: Warehousing, and Real Estate. The Warehousing segment which accounts for the majority of revenue comprises the storage of customers' goods in the warehousing facility. The Real Estate segment consists of the development of properties. Geographically, the company operates only in Kenya.
46GF Score

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