PAFRF (Pan African Resources) EV-to-EBITDA: 6.40 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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PAFRF Pan African Resources PLC PAFRF
95 GF Score
Price $1.26
GF Value $1.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Pan African Resources EV-to-EBITDA?

Pan African Resources PAFRF 95 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.40 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 5.76. GuruFocus rates PAFRF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 693 Metals & Mining companies, Pan African Resources ranks better than 66.38% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Pan African Resources's enterprise value is $2,638.9 Mil. Pan African Resources's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $412.0 Mil. Therefore, Pan African Resources's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.40.

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

PAFRF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.04   Med: 5.76   Max: 19.83
Current: 6.21

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Pan African Resources was 19.83. The lowest was 2.04. And the median was 5.76.

PAFRF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
66.38% of 693 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 10.29 vs PAFRF: 6.21

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 (2026-08-05), Pan African Resources's stock price is $1.26. Pan African Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.120. Therefore, Pan African Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 10.50.

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


Pan African Resources  (OTCPK:PAFRF) 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.

Pan African Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.26/0.120
=10.50

Pan African Resources's share price for today is $1.26.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pan African Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.120.

* 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?


Pan African Resources EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Pan African Resources EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pan African Resources'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.

Pan African Resources EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Pan African Resources Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Pan African Resources Semi-Annual Data
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PAFRF vs NEM, AU: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Pan African Resources'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.


Pan African Resources EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Pan African Resources's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pan African Resources's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Pan African Resources EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Pan African Resources's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2638.893/412.015
=6.40

Pan African Resources's current Enterprise Value is $2,638.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pan African Resources's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $412.0 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 6.40 mean?
Pan African Resources (PAFRF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.40 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Pan African Resources. This is 11% above median its historical median of 5.76. Over the past decade, Pan African Resources' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.04 to 19.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Pan African Resources ranks #233 out of 693 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Pan African Resources' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Pan African Resources' current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.40 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 5.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.04 to a high of 19.83. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.29. Pan African Resources' value of 6.40 is 37.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pan African Resources ranks #233 out of 693 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pan African Resources has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pan African Resources' EV-to-EBITDA compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Pan African Resources ranks #233 out of 693 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Pan African Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.29. Pan African Resources' value of 6.40 is 37.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Pan African Resources' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.04 to 19.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.76 vs. the industry median of 10.29, Pan African Resources 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 10.29, based on 693 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. Pan African Resources's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.40 is 37.8% 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 Pan African Resources. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pan African Resources's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.40, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 5.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pan African Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan African Resources (PAFRF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.13, compared to a current price of $1.26 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.40, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 5.76 and 37.8% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 10.29. Pan African Resources' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 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 Pan African Resources (PAFRF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.40 as of Aug. 05, 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 Pan African Resources (PAFRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan African Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.26 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.13. GuruFocus considers Pan African Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PAFRF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 6.40 (11% above median its 10-year median of 5.76)
  • GF Value™: $1.13 vs. price of $1.26 (11.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.8% below the Metals & Mining median (#233 of 693)

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


Pan African Resources Business Description

Address Corner Cradock and Biermann Avenues, 2nd Floor, Office 204, The Firs Building, Rosebank, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Pan African Resources PLC is engaged in gold mining and exploration activities. The group owns and operates a portfolio of projects located in South Africa, Australia, and an exploration project in Sudan. Its project portfolio comprises Fairview Mine, Sheba and Consort Mines, BTRP, Elikhulu, MTR, Evander Mines, and Tennant Mines. The group's reporting segments are: Mining operations and Other operations. Maximum revenue is generated from the Mining operations segment, which generates revenue from mining, extraction, production, and the sale of gold. The Other operations segment represents its exploration assets in Sudan, Agricultural ESG projects, and other activities. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from South Africa, followed by Australia, and UK and Europe.
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