AKTAF (Akita Drilling) EV-to-EBIT: -164.85 (As of Aug. 23, 2026)

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AKTAF Akita Drilling Ltd AKTAF
47 GF Score
Price $2.96
GF Value $1.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Akita Drilling EV-to-EBIT?

Akita Drilling AKTAF +2.21% 47 EV-to-EBIT is -164.85 as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates AKTAF with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Oil & Gas companies, Akita Drilling ranks worse than 139664.66% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Akita Drilling's Enterprise Value is $187.9 Mil. Akita Drilling's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.1 Mil. Therefore, Akita Drilling's EV-to-EBIT for today is -164.85.

The historical rank and industry rank for Akita Drilling's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

AKTAF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -155.85   Med: -2.65   Max: 33.44
Current: -155.85

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Akita Drilling was 33.44. The lowest was -155.85. And the median was -2.65.

AKTAF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 716 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.435 vs AKTAF: -155.85

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Akita Drilling's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.0 Mil. Akita Drilling's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.1 Mil. Akita Drilling's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was %.


Akita Drilling  (OTCPK:AKTAF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Akita Drilling's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1.14/0
= %

Akita Drilling's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.0 Mil.
Akita Drilling's EBIT 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 $-1.1 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.


Akita Drilling EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Akita Drilling EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Akita Drilling's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Akita Drilling EV-to-EBIT Chart

Akita Drilling Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10.10 18.36 5.24 6.97 5.68

Akita Drilling Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT 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 4.06 3.96 5.68 25.48 -148.59

AKTAF vs NE, RIG, VAL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Akita Drilling's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Akita Drilling EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Akita Drilling's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Akita Drilling's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Akita Drilling EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Akita Drilling's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=187.933/-1.14
=-164.85

Akita Drilling's current Enterprise Value is $187.9 Mil.
Akita Drilling's EBIT 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 $-1.1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -164.85 mean?
Akita Drilling (AKTAF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -164.85 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Akita Drilling and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Akita Drilling ranks #999999 out of 716 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Akita Drilling's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Akita Drilling's current EV-to-EBIT is -164.85. Based on the distribution chart, Akita Drilling ranks #999999 out of 716 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Akita Drilling has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akita Drilling's EV-to-EBIT compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Akita Drilling ranks #999999 out of 716 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Akita Drilling in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.44. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.44, based on 716 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Akita Drilling and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Akita Drilling's current EV-to-EBIT is -164.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akita Drilling stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akita Drilling (AKTAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.50, compared to a current price of $2.96 — trading 97.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -164.85. Akita Drilling's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Akita Drilling (AKTAF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -164.85 as of Aug. 23, 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 Akita Drilling (AKTAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akita Drilling stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.96 is trading 97.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.50. GuruFocus considers Akita Drilling to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AKTAF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -164.85
  • GF Value™: $1.50 vs. price of $2.96 (97.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Akita Drilling Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges AKT:Canada
Address 333-7th Avenue SW, Suite 1000, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 2Z1
Akita Drilling Ltd is a Canadian oil and gas drilling contractor. It provides contract drilling services to the oil and gas industry. The company has two operating segments, Canada and the United States, providing contract drilling services to the oil and gas industry and from time to time, other forms of drilling related to potash mining and the development of storage caverns. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the United States segment.
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