Stadio Holdings (JSE:SDO) EV-to-FCF: 88.71 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 201% Above Median

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JSE:SDO Stadio Holdings Ltd JSE:SDO
71 GF Score
Price R13.22
GF Value R7.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Stadio Holdings EV-to-FCF?

Stadio Holdings JSE:SDO +3.36% 71 EV-to-FCF is 88.71 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 201% above its 10-year median of 29.49. GuruFocus rates JSE:SDO with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of R7.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 197 Education companies, Stadio Holdings ranks worse than 91.37% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Stadio Holdings's Enterprise Value is R11,342 Mil. Stadio Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R128 Mil. Therefore, Stadio Holdings's EV-to-FCF for today is 88.71.

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

JSE:SDO' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -68.84   Med: 29.49   Max: 590.16
Current: 86.27

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Stadio Holdings was 590.16. The lowest was -68.84. And the median was 29.49.

JSE:SDO's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
91.37% of 197 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.33 vs JSE:SDO: 86.27

EV-to-FCF 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 (2026-07-15), Stadio Holdings's stock price is R13.22. Stadio Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.380. Therefore, Stadio Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 34.79.


Stadio Holdings  (JSE:SDO) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=13.22/0.380
=34.79

Stadio Holdings's share price for today is R13.22.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Stadio Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R0.380.

* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Stadio Holdings EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Stadio Holdings EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stadio Holdings's EV-to-FCF 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.

Stadio Holdings EV-to-FCF Chart

Stadio Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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Stadio Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-FCF 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 24.06 0.00 23.66 0.00 89.30

JSE:SDO vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Stadio Holdings's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.


Stadio Holdings EV-to-FCF vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Stadio Holdings's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Stadio Holdings EV-to-FCF Calculation

Stadio Holdings's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=11342.009/127.851
=88.71

Stadio Holdings's current Enterprise Value is R11,342 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Stadio Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R128 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-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 88.71 mean?
Stadio Holdings (JSE:SDO) has a EV-to-FCF of 88.71 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Stadio Holdings and its competitors. This is 201% above median its historical median of 29.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Stadio Holdings ranks #180 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 91.4%.
Is Stadio Holdings' EV-to-FCF too high?
Stadio Holdings' current EV-to-FCF of 88.71 is 201% above median its 10-year median of 29.49. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.33. Stadio Holdings' value of 88.71 is 850.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stadio Holdings ranks #180 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Stadio Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stadio Holdings' EV-to-FCF compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Stadio Holdings ranks #180 out of 197 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Stadio Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.33. Stadio Holdings' value of 88.71 is 850.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.49 vs. the industry median of 9.33, Stadio 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-FCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Education companies is 9.33, based on 197 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stadio Holdings's current EV-to-FCF of 88.71 is 850.8% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Stadio Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stadio Holdings's current EV-to-FCF is 88.71, which is 201% above median its own 10-year median of 29.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stadio Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stadio Holdings (JSE:SDO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R7.99, compared to a current price of R13.22 — trading 65.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 88.71, which is 201% above median its 10-year median of 29.49 and 850.8% above the Education industry median of 9.33. Stadio Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stadio Holdings (JSE:SDO), the current EV-to-FCF is 88.71 as of Jul. 15, 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 Stadio Holdings (JSE:SDO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stadio Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R13.22 is trading 65.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R7.99. GuruFocus considers Stadio Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SDO:

  • EV-to-FCF: 88.71 (201% above median its 10-year median of 29.49)
  • GF Value™: R7.99 vs. price of R13.22 (65.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 850.8% above the Education median (#180 of 197)

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


Stadio Holdings Business Description

Address c/o Queen and Oxford Streets, Office 101, The Village Square, Durbanville, Cape town, WC, ZAF, 7550
Stadio Holdings Ltd facilitates the widening of access to quality and relevant higher education programmes in Southern Africa through its three prestigious higher education institutions, namely STADIO Higher Education, AFDA and Milpark Education. The institutions offer a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes via the contact learning and distance learning modes of delivery. Geographically it operates in South Africa and Namibia with the majority of the revenue deriving from South Africa.
71GF Score

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