Forte Energy NL (ASX:FTE) EV-to-EBIT: -2.42 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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What is Forte Energy NL EV-to-EBIT?

Forte Energy NL ASX:FTE EV-to-EBIT is -2.42 as of Aug. 03, 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Forte Energy NL's Enterprise Value is A$14.30 Mil. Forte Energy NL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 was A$-5.90 Mil. Therefore, Forte Energy NL's EV-to-EBIT for today is -2.42.

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

ASX:FTE's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 14.2
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Forte Energy NL's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 was A$0.00 Mil. Forte Energy NL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 was A$-5.90 Mil. Forte Energy NL's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 was %.


Forte Energy NL  (ASX:FTE) 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) %.

Forte Energy NL's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2016 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2016 )
=-5.901/0
= %

Forte Energy NL's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 was A$0.00 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Forte Energy NL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 was A$-5.90 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.


Forte Energy NL EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Forte Energy NL EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forte Energy NL'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.

Forte Energy NL EV-to-EBIT Chart

Forte Energy NL Annual Data
Trend Jun07 Jun08 Jun09 Jun10 Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.19 -3.84 -1.86 -0.12 -6.67

Forte Energy NL Semi-Annual Data
Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -0.12 0.00 -6.67 0.00

ASX:FTE vs ZIMCF, MCCX, INTV: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Forte Energy NL'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.


Forte Energy NL EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Forte Energy NL's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forte Energy NL's EV-to-EBIT falls into.



Forte Energy NL EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Forte Energy NL's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=14.302/-5.901
=-2.42

Forte Energy NL's current Enterprise Value is A$14.30 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Forte Energy NL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 was A$-5.90 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 -2.42 mean?
Forte Energy NL (ASX:FTE) has a EV-to-EBIT of -2.42 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Forte Energy NL and its competitors.
Is Forte Energy NL's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Forte Energy NL's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.42.
How does Forte Energy NL's EV-to-EBIT compare to ZIMCF and MCCX?
Forte Energy NL's EV-to-EBIT of -2.42 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 14.20. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 14.20, based on 1,772 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 Forte Energy NL and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 14.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forte Energy NL's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forte Energy NL stock overvalued right now?
Forte Energy NL (ASX:FTE) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -2.42. The current EV-to-EBIT is -2.42. 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 Forte Energy NL (ASX:FTE), the current EV-to-EBIT is -2.42 as of Aug. 03, 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.

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