American West Metals (ASX:AW1) EV-to-EBIT: -2.66 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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What is American West Metals EV-to-EBIT?

American West Metals ASX:AW1 EV-to-EBIT is -2.66 as of Jul. 30, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Metals & Mining companies, American West Metals ranks worse than 150375.79% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, American West Metals's Enterprise Value is A$32.57 Mil. American West Metals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-12.23 Mil. Therefore, American West Metals's EV-to-EBIT for today is -2.66.

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

ASX:AW1' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.76   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -2.66

ASX:AW1's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 665 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 11.97 vs ASX:AW1: -2.66

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. American West Metals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$43.59 Mil. American West Metals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-12.23 Mil. American West Metals's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -28.05%.


American West Metals  (ASX:AW1) 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) %.

American West Metals's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-12.226/43.5914
=-28.05 %

American West Metals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$43.59 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. American West Metals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-12.23 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.


American West Metals EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


American West Metals EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American West Metals'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.

American West Metals EV-to-EBIT Chart

American West Metals Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
-1.67 -4.17 -3.33 -1.14

American West Metals Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 -3.33 0.00 -1.14 0.00

American West Metals EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, American West Metals'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.


American West Metals EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, American West Metals's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American West Metals's EV-to-EBIT falls into.



American West Metals EV-to-EBIT Calculation

American West Metals's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=32.570/-12.226
=-2.66

American West Metals's current Enterprise Value is A$32.57 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. American West Metals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-12.23 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 -2.66 mean?
American West Metals (ASX:AW1) has a EV-to-EBIT of -2.66 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on American West Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American West Metals ranks #999999 out of 665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is American West Metals' EV-to-EBIT too high?
American West Metals' current EV-to-EBIT is -2.66. Based on the distribution chart, American West Metals ranks #999999 out of 665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does American West Metals' EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, American West Metals ranks #999999 out of 665 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places American West Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.97. 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Metals & Mining companies is 11.97, based on 665 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 American West Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American West Metals's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American West Metals stock overvalued right now?
American West Metals (ASX:AW1) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -2.66. The current EV-to-EBIT is -2.66. 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 American West Metals (ASX:AW1), the current EV-to-EBIT is -2.66 as of Jul. 30, 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.

American West Metals Business Description

Other Exchanges AWMLF:USAR84:Germany
Address 28 Ord Street, Suite 2, Level 2, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
American West Metals Ltd is focused on growth through the discovery and development of base metal mineral deposits. It is focused on developing its mineral deposits at the Storm Copper Project and Seal Project in Canada, and the West Desert Project and the Copper Warrior Project, both located in Utah. The company is organized into one main operating segment, which involves the exploration of minerals in Canada and the United States.