Desoto Resources (ASX:DES) EV-to-EBIT: -3.52 (As of Aug. 24, 2026)

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What is Desoto Resources EV-to-EBIT?

Desoto Resources ASX:DES 18 EV-to-EBIT is -3.52 as of Aug. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:DES with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 677 Metals & Mining companies, Desoto Resources ranks worse than 147710.34% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Desoto Resources's Enterprise Value is A$26.10 Mil. Desoto Resources's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-7.42 Mil. Therefore, Desoto Resources's EV-to-EBIT for today is -3.52.

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

ASX:DES' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.52   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -3.52

ASX:DES's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 677 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 12.67 vs ASX:DES: -3.52

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Desoto Resources's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$28.86 Mil. Desoto Resources's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-7.42 Mil. Desoto Resources's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -25.69%.


Desoto Resources  (ASX:DES) 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) %.

Desoto Resources'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 )
=-7.416/28.8639
=-25.69 %

Desoto Resources's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$28.86 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Desoto Resources's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-7.42 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.


Desoto Resources EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Desoto Resources EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Desoto Resources'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.

Desoto Resources EV-to-EBIT Chart

Desoto Resources Annual Data
Trend Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
-1.53 -1.84 -6.54

Desoto Resources Semi-Annual Data
Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -1.84 0.00 -6.54 0.00

Desoto Resources EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Desoto Resources'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.


Desoto Resources EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Desoto Resources EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Desoto Resources's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=26.096/-7.416
=-3.52

Desoto Resources's current Enterprise Value is A$26.10 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Desoto Resources's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-7.42 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 -3.52 mean?
Desoto Resources (ASX:DES) has a EV-to-EBIT of -3.52 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Desoto Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Desoto Resources ranks #999999 out of 677 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Desoto Resources' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Desoto Resources' current EV-to-EBIT is -3.52. Based on the distribution chart, Desoto Resources ranks #999999 out of 677 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Desoto Resources has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Desoto Resources' EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Desoto Resources ranks #999999 out of 677 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Desoto Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.67. 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 12.67, based on 677 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 Desoto Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Desoto Resources's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Desoto Resources stock overvalued right now?
Desoto Resources (ASX:DES) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -3.52. The current EV-to-EBIT is -3.52. Desoto Resources' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Desoto Resources (ASX:DES), the current EV-to-EBIT is -3.52 as of Aug. 24, 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.

Desoto Resources Business Description

Address 16/100 Railway Road, Daglish, Perth, WA, AUS, 6008
Desoto Resources Ltd is an exploration company with gold, rare earth, lithium, and base metal projects in Guinea and the Northern Territory of Australia. Its portfolio includes the Fenton Gold Project, which hosts a gold system along the Fenton Shear Zone with drill results. The company focuses on advancing exploration through securing key tenements, permitting, and drilling. The company's projects provide exposure to both gold and rare earth elements. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Australia.
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