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Salt TradingXNEP:STC -0.04%80 EV-to-EBITDA is 33.30 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 28.90. GuruFocus rates XNEP:STC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR3,945.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,655 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Salt Trading ranks worse than 88.88% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Salt Trading's enterprise value is NPR17,338 Mil.
Salt Trading's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR521 Mil. Therefore, Salt Trading's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 33.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Salt Trading's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:STC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82 Med: 28.9 Max: 46.89
Current: 33.3
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Salt Trading was 46.89. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 28.90.
XNEP:STC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 88.88% of 1655
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.32
vs XNEP:STC: 33.30
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.
Salt Trading's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Salt Trading's share price for today is NPR5168.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Salt Trading's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR18.009.
* 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 Salt Trading'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.
XNEP:STC vs KHC, GIS, MKC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Salt Trading'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.
Salt Trading EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Salt Trading's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salt Trading's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Salt Trading's current Enterprise Value is NPR17,338 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Salt Trading's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR521 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.
Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 33.30 as of Sep. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Salt Trading. This is 15% above median its historical median of 28.90. Over the past decade, Salt Trading's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.82 to 46.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #1471 out of 1655 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Salt Trading's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Salt Trading's current EV-to-EBITDA of 33.30 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 28.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 46.89. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.32. Salt Trading's value of 33.30 is 257.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #1471 out of 1655 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Salt Trading has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salt Trading's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #1471 out of 1655 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Salt Trading in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.32. Salt Trading's value of 33.30 is 257.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Salt Trading's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.82 to 46.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.90 vs. the industry median of 9.32, Salt Trading 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.32, based on 1,655 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. Salt Trading's current EV-to-EBITDA of 33.30 is 257.3% 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 Salt Trading. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salt Trading's current EV-to-EBITDA is 33.30, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 28.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salt Trading stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR3,945.88, compared to a current price of NPR5,168.00 — trading 31% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 33.30, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 28.90 and 257.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.32. Salt Trading's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 33.30 as of Sep. 01, 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NPR5,168.00 is trading 31% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR3,945.88.
GuruFocus considers Salt Trading to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:STC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 33.30 (15% above median its 10-year median of 28.90)
GF Value™: NPR3,945.88 vs. price of NPR5,168.00 (31% above fair value)
Industry Position: 257.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1471 of 1655)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:STC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Salt Trading Corp operates as the sole supplier of salt within Nepal. Its key business segments include: i) Salt Sales: Free flow salt, washed salt, Phoda salt, ii) Fertilizer Sales: Subsidised-Diammonium Phosphate, Urea, Potash, iii) Gas: STC Gas, and iv)Others: Sugar, seed, wheat, Cement, Iron steel, Rice, Flour, Gas, Ghee Oil, Paper, Kitchen appliances and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Salt segment.
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