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Sylvania PlatinumSAPLF -0.43%80 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.23 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 138% above its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates SAPLF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 688 Metals & Mining companies, Sylvania Platinum ranks better than 79.51% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sylvania Platinum's enterprise value is $233.4 Mil.
Sylvania Platinum's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $55.2 Mil. Therefore, Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SAPLF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.36 Med: 1.78 Max: 9.91
Current: 4.27
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sylvania Platinum was 9.91. The lowest was -2.36. And the median was 1.78.
SAPLF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 79.51% of 688
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 10.05
vs SAPLF: 4.27
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.
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.
Sylvania Platinum's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sylvania Platinum's share price for today is $1.15.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sylvania Platinum's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.139.
* 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 Sylvania Platinum'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 Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Sylvania Platinum'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.
Sylvania Platinum EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Sylvania Platinum's current Enterprise Value is $233.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sylvania Platinum's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $55.2 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.
Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.23 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sylvania Platinum. This is 138% above median its historical median of 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #141 out of 688 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sylvania Platinum's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.23 is 138% above median its 10-year median of 1.78. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.05. Sylvania Platinum's value of 4.23 is 57.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #141 out of 688 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sylvania Platinum has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sylvania Platinum's EV-to-EBITDA compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #141 out of 688 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sylvania Platinum in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.05. Sylvania Platinum's value of 4.23 is 57.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 10.05, Sylvania Platinum 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 10.05, based on 688 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. Sylvania Platinum's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.23 is 57.9% 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 Sylvania Platinum. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sylvania Platinum's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.23, which is 138% above median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sylvania Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.89, compared to a current price of $1.15 — trading 39.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.23, which is 138% above median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 57.9% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 10.05. Sylvania Platinum's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.23 as of Jul. 26, 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 Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.15 is trading 39.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.89.
GuruFocus considers Sylvania Platinum to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAPLF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.23 (138% above median its 10-year median of 1.78)
GF Value™: $1.89 vs. price of $1.15 (39.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.9% below the Metals & Mining median (#141 of 688)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sylvania Platinum Ltd is a South Africa-based company producing platinum group metals (PGMs) such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. The company's core business is the retreatment of PGM-rich chrome tailings material. Its operating segments include Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO), Exploration Projects, Joint Venture, and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO) segment. Geographically, it derives revenue from South Africa. It also holds prospecting and mining rights for several PGM projects on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex.
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