ISA Holdings (JSE:ISA) EV-to-OCF: 20.74 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 123% Above Median

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JSE:ISA ISA Holdings Ltd JSE:ISA
94 GF Score
Price R2.00
GF Value R2.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is ISA Holdings EV-to-OCF?

ISA Holdings JSE:ISA 94 EV-to-OCF is 20.74 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 123% above its 10-year median of 9.31. GuruFocus rates JSE:ISA with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,877 Software companies, ISA Holdings ranks worse than 76.23% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, ISA Holdings's Enterprise Value is R298.1 Mil. ISA Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R14.4 Mil. Therefore, ISA Holdings's EV-to-OCF for today is 20.74.

The historical rank and industry rank for ISA Holdings's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:ISA' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 9.31   Max: 63.93
Current: 19.65

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of ISA Holdings was 63.93. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 9.31.

JSE:ISA's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
76.23% of 2877 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 7.02 vs JSE:ISA: 19.65

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

As of today (2026-08-20), ISA Holdings's stock price is R2.00. ISA Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R0.183. Therefore, ISA Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 10.93.


ISA Holdings  (JSE:ISA) EV-to-OCF Explanation

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

ISA Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.00/0.183
=10.93

ISA Holdings's share price for today is R2.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. ISA Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R0.183.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


ISA Holdings EV-to-OCF Related Terms


ISA Holdings EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ISA Holdings's EV-to-OCF 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.

ISA Holdings EV-to-OCF Chart

ISA Holdings Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-OCF
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ISA Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.16 0.00 10.14 0.00 18.93

JSE:ISA vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, ISA Holdings's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.


ISA Holdings EV-to-OCF vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, ISA Holdings's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ISA Holdings's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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ISA Holdings EV-to-OCF Calculation

ISA Holdings's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=298.090/14.374
=20.74

ISA Holdings's current Enterprise Value is R298.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. ISA Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R14.4 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-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 20.74 mean?
ISA Holdings (JSE:ISA) has a EV-to-OCF of 20.74 as of Aug. 20, 2026. This is 123% above median its historical median of 9.31. Over the past decade, ISA Holdings' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 0.29 to 63.93. According to the industry distribution chart, ISA Holdings ranks #2193 out of 2877 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is ISA Holdings' EV-to-OCF too high?
ISA Holdings' current EV-to-OCF of 20.74 is 123% above median its 10-year median of 9.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 63.93. The Software industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.02. ISA Holdings' value of 20.74 is 195.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ISA Holdings ranks #2193 out of 2877 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ISA Holdings has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ISA Holdings' EV-to-OCF compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, ISA Holdings ranks #2193 out of 2877 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places ISA Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.02. ISA Holdings' value of 20.74 is 195.4% above this benchmark. Historically, ISA Holdings' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 0.29 to 63.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.31 vs. the industry median of 7.02, ISA Holdings 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-OCF for a Software company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Software companies is 7.02, based on 2,877 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ISA Holdings's current EV-to-OCF of 20.74 is 195.4% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ISA Holdings's current EV-to-OCF is 20.74, which is 123% above median its own 10-year median of 9.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ISA Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISA Holdings (JSE:ISA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.29, compared to a current price of R2.00 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 20.74, which is 123% above median its 10-year median of 9.31 and 195.4% above the Software industry median of 7.02. ISA Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ISA Holdings (JSE:ISA), the current EV-to-OCF is 20.74 as of Aug. 20, 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 ISA Holdings (JSE:ISA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISA Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R2.00 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.29. GuruFocus considers ISA Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:ISA:

  • EV-to-OCF: 20.74 (123% above median its 10-year median of 9.31)
  • GF Value™: R2.29 vs. price of R2.00 (12.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 195.4% above the Software median (#2193 of 2877)

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


ISA Holdings Business Description

Address 33 Riley Road, Block 9, Pinewood Office Park, Woodmead, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2146
ISA Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company, through its subsidiary, provides network, Internet, and information security solutions to the sub-Saharan African market. Its business is to discover, design, deliver, deploy, and manage its bespoke Information and Communication Technology (ICT) security infrastructure. Its technology offerings include firewalls, anti-virus, authentication, remote access, content security, intrusion protection, virtual private networking, vulnerability assessment, messaging and data protection, and identity and access management. The company generates a majority of its revenue from its business in South Africa.
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