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Ataa Educational CoSAU:4292 -1.31%81 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.09 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 17.14. GuruFocus rates SAU:4292 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼71.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Education companies, Ataa Educational Co ranks worse than 73.93% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Ataa Educational Co's enterprise value is ﷼2,913.8 Mil.
Ataa Educational Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was ﷼241.1 Mil. Therefore, Ataa Educational Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ataa Educational Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4292'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.44 Med: 17.14 Max: 31.77
Current: 12.09
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Ataa Educational Co was 31.77. The lowest was 9.44. And the median was 17.14.
SAU:4292's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 73.93% of 211
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.22
vs SAU:4292: 12.09
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.
Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) 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.
Ataa Educational Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Ataa Educational Co's share price for today is ﷼43.56.
Ataa Educational Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ﷼3.379.
* 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 Ataa Educational Co'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.
SAU:4292 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Ataa Educational 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.
Ataa Educational Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ataa Educational Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ataa Educational Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Ataa Educational Co's current Enterprise Value is ﷼2,913.8 Mil.
Ataa Educational Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ﷼241.1 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.
Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.09 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ataa Educational Co. This is 29% below median its historical median of 17.14. Over the past decade, Ataa Educational Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.44 to 31.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Ataa Educational Co ranks #156 out of 211 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Ataa Educational Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Ataa Educational Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.09 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 17.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.44 to a high of 31.77. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22. Ataa Educational Co's value of 12.09 is 67.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ataa Educational Co ranks #156 out of 211 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ataa Educational Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ataa Educational Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Ataa Educational Co ranks #156 out of 211 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Ataa Educational Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22. Ataa Educational Co's value of 12.09 is 67.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ataa Educational Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.44 to 31.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.14 vs. the industry median of 7.22, Ataa Educational 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 7.22, based on 211 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. Ataa Educational Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.09 is 67.5% 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 Ataa Educational Co. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ataa Educational Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.09, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 17.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ataa Educational Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼71.46, compared to a current price of ﷼43.56 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.09, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 17.14 and 67.5% above the Education industry median of 7.22. Ataa Educational Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.09 as of Aug. 31, 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 Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ataa Educational Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼43.56 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼71.46.
GuruFocus considers Ataa Educational Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4292:
EV-to-EBITDA: 12.09 (29% below median its 10-year median of 17.14)
GF Value™: ﷼71.46 vs. price of ﷼43.56 (39% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.5% above the Education median (#156 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ataa Educational Co is a Saudi Arabia-based company involved in the establishment of national and international schools, kindergarten, primary, intermediate, and secondary schools for boys and girls, colleges and universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and abroad. It is also engaged in establishing, managing, and maintaining vocational training centers. The company's operating segments are; Education, Training, and Recruitment. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Education segment which is engaged in establishing and managing private, international, French and Indian schools.
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