Close The Loop (ASX:CLG) EV-to-EBIT: -2.65 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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What is Close The Loop EV-to-EBIT?

Close The Loop ASX:CLG -3.85% EV-to-EBIT is -2.65 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 165 Waste Management companies, Close The Loop ranks worse than 606060% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Close The Loop's Enterprise Value is A$101.0 Mil. Close The Loop's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-38.1 Mil. Therefore, Close The Loop's EV-to-EBIT for today is -2.65.

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

ASX:CLG' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.33   Med: 10.2   Max: 30.8
Current: -2.65

During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Close The Loop was 30.80. The lowest was -9.33. And the median was 10.20.

ASX:CLG's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 165 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 15.82 vs ASX:CLG: -2.65

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Close The Loop's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$105.8 Mil. Close The Loop's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-38.1 Mil. Close The Loop's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -36.01%.

Close The Loop  (ASX:CLG) 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) %.

Close The Loop'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 )
=-38.096/105.7859
=-36.01 %

Close The Loop's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$105.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Close The Loop's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-38.1 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.

Close The Loop EV-to-EBIT Related Terms

Close The Loop EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Close The Loop'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.

Close The Loop EV-to-EBIT Chart

Close The Loop Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
44.44 18.16 10.30 -8.55

Close The Loop 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 10.30 0.00 -8.55 0.00

ASX:CLG vs WM, RSG, WCN: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Close The Loop'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.

Close The Loop EV-to-EBIT vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Close The Loop's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


Close The Loop EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Close The Loop's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=100.977/-38.096
=-2.65

Close The Loop's current Enterprise Value is A$101.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Close The Loop's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-38.1 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 -2.65 mean?
Close The Loop (ASX:CLG) has a EV-to-EBIT of -2.65 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Close The Loop and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Close The Loop ranks #999999 out of 165 companies in the Waste Management industry.
Is Close The Loop's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Close The Loop's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.65. Based on the distribution chart, Close The Loop ranks #999999 out of 165 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Close The Loop's EV-to-EBIT compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Close The Loop ranks #999999 out of 165 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Close The Loop in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 15.82. 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 Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Waste Management companies is 15.82, based on 165 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 Close The Loop and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 15.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Close The Loop's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Close The Loop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Close The Loop (ASX:CLG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.32, compared to a current price of A$0.03 — trading 92.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -2.65. 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 Close The Loop (ASX:CLG), the current EV-to-EBIT is -2.65 as of Jul. 21, 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.

Close The Loop Business Description

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Address 43-47 Cleeland Road, Oakleigh South, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3167
Close The Loop Ltd provides reuse, recycling, and sustainability solutions. The company has developed a battery collection and recycling solution in Australia. The group has two operating segments based on differences in products and services provided: resource recovery and packaging. The company generates key revenue from resource recovery segment.