Challenger Gold (ASX:CEL) EV-to-EBIT: 26.23 (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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ASX:CEL Challenger Gold Ltd ASX:CEL
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What is Challenger Gold EV-to-EBIT?

Challenger Gold ASX:CEL +1,900.00% 32 EV-to-EBIT is 26.23 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:CEL with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 664 Metals & Mining companies, Challenger Gold ranks worse than 77.86% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Challenger Gold's Enterprise Value is A$276.48 Mil. Challenger Gold's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$10.54 Mil. Therefore, Challenger Gold's EV-to-EBIT for today is 26.23.

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

ASX:CEL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 26.23
Current: 26.23

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Challenger Gold was 26.23. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

ASX:CEL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
77.86% of 664 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 11.895 vs ASX:CEL: 26.23

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Challenger Gold's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$358.94 Mil. Challenger Gold's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$10.54 Mil. Challenger Gold's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.94%.


Challenger Gold  (ASX:CEL) 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) %.

Challenger Gold'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 )
=10.54/358.9356
=2.94 %

Challenger Gold's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$358.94 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Challenger Gold's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$10.54 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.


Challenger Gold EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Challenger Gold EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Challenger Gold'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.

Challenger Gold EV-to-EBIT Chart

Challenger Gold Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Challenger Gold Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.91 0.00 1.19 0.00 34.05

ASX:CEL vs HL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Challenger Gold'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.


Challenger Gold EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Challenger Gold EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Challenger Gold's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=276.477/10.54
=26.23

Challenger Gold's current Enterprise Value is A$276.48 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Challenger Gold's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$10.54 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 26.23 mean?
Challenger Gold (ASX:CEL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 26.23 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Challenger Gold and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Challenger Gold ranks #517 out of 664 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Challenger Gold's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Challenger Gold's current EV-to-EBIT is 26.23. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.90. Challenger Gold's value of 26.23 is 120.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Challenger Gold ranks #517 out of 664 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Challenger Gold has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Challenger Gold's EV-to-EBIT compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Challenger Gold ranks #517 out of 664 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Challenger Gold in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.90. Challenger Gold's value of 26.23 is 120.5% above this benchmark. 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 11.90, based on 664 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. Challenger Gold's current EV-to-EBIT of 26.23 is 120.5% 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-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 Challenger Gold and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Challenger Gold's current EV-to-EBIT is 26.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Challenger Gold stock overvalued right now?
Challenger Gold (ASX:CEL) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 26.23. The current EV-to-EBIT is 26.23 and 120.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 11.90. Challenger Gold's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Challenger Gold (ASX:CEL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 26.23 as of Jul. 28, 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.

Challenger Gold Business Description

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Address 100 Havelock Street, Level 1, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Challenger Gold Ltd is engaged in the exploration and evaluation of gold and copper. It has operations in Australia, Ecuador, and Argentina. It derives a majority of its revenue from its operations in Australia. The company's projects are; Hualilan Gold, El Guaybo, El Guayabo Copper-Gold Tenement, Colorado V Copper-Gold Tenement, El Guayabo 2, and Cerro Pelado 1, 2, and 3 Tenements, and South African Project.
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