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SAU:4290'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.85 Med: 14.03 Max: 27.62
Current: 10.43
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Alkhaleej Training and Education Co was 27.62. The lowest was 6.85. And the median was 14.03.
SAU:4290's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 66.2% of 216
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.205
vs SAU:4290: 10.43
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.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) 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.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's share price for today is ﷼12.89.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ﷼0.286.
* 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).
* 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.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart
SAU:4290 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co'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.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current Enterprise Value is ﷼2,234 Mil.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ﷼214 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.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.43 as of Sep. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Alkhaleej Training and Education Co. This is 26% below median its historical median of 14.03. Over the past decade, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.85 to 27.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co ranks #143 out of 216 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.43 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 14.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.85 to a high of 27.62. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.21. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's value of 10.43 is 44.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co ranks #143 out of 216 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co ranks #143 out of 216 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Alkhaleej Training and Education Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.21. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's value of 10.43 is 44.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.85 to 27.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.03 vs. the industry median of 7.21, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co has consistently been above 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 7.21, based on 216 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. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.43 is 44.8% 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 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.43, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 14.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkhaleej Training and Education Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼28.97, compared to a current price of ﷼12.89 — trading 55.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.43, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 14.03 and 44.8% above the Education industry median of 7.21. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.43 as of Sep. 16, 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 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼12.89 is trading 55.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼28.97.
GuruFocus considers Alkhaleej Training and Education Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4290:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.43 (26% below median its 10-year median of 14.03)
GF Value™: ﷼28.97 vs. price of ﷼12.89 (55.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.8% above the Education median (#143 of 216)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4290 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co and its subsidiaries are engaged in operating schools for primary and secondary education with an international curriculum, IT & Computer training institutes, teaching languages and communication skills institutes, providing high management consulting services and integrated office administrative services activities, and establishing and operating call centres. The Group's operating segments are: Training, Universities, Management projects and others, Call centre, and Schools. Maximum revenue is generated from the Call Centre segment, which is engaged in managing and operating customer service centres via telephone and digital technologies for several government and corporate customers. Geographically, the Group derives its key revenue from Saudi Arabia.
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