Image Resources NL (ASX:IMA) EV-to-EBIT: -0.48 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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What is Image Resources NL EV-to-EBIT?

Image Resources NL ASX:IMA EV-to-EBIT is -0.48 as of Aug. 03, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 Metals & Mining companies, Image Resources NL ranks worse than 149700.45% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Image Resources NL's Enterprise Value is A$32.39 Mil. Image Resources NL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-67.24 Mil. Therefore, Image Resources NL's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.48.

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

ASX:IMA' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.82   Med: 2.47   Max: 8.29
Current: -0.48

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Image Resources NL was 8.29. The lowest was -47.82. And the median was 2.47.

ASX:IMA's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 668 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 11.58 vs ASX:IMA: -0.48

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Image Resources NL's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$74.30 Mil. Image Resources NL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-67.24 Mil. Image Resources NL's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -90.50%.


Image Resources NL  (ASX:IMA) 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) %.

Image Resources NL'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 )
=-67.241/74.300728
=-90.50 %

Image Resources NL's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$74.30 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Image Resources NL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-67.24 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.


Image Resources NL EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Image Resources NL EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Image Resources 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.

Image Resources NL EV-to-EBIT Chart

Image Resources NL Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.49 3.86 -16.93 -9.17 -1.10

Image Resources NL 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 -16.93 0.00 -9.17 0.00 -1.10

Image Resources NL EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Image Resources 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.


Image Resources NL EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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



Image Resources NL EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=32.387/-67.241
=-0.48

Image Resources NL's current Enterprise Value is A$32.39 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Image Resources NL's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-67.24 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 -0.48 mean?
Image Resources NL (ASX:IMA) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.48 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Image Resources NL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Image Resources NL ranks #999999 out of 668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Image Resources NL's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Image Resources NL's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.48. Based on the distribution chart, Image Resources NL ranks #999999 out of 668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Image Resources NL's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Image Resources NL ranks #999999 out of 668 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Image Resources NL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.58. 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 11.58, based on 668 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 Image Resources NL and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Image Resources NL's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Image Resources NL stock overvalued right now?
Image Resources NL (ASX:IMA) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -0.48. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.48. 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 Image Resources NL (ASX:IMA), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.48 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.

Image Resources NL Business Description

Other Exchanges I5R:Germany
Address 1-5 Walker Avenue, Level 2, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Image Resources NL is a mineral sands-focused mining company, currently transitioning from open-cut mining and ore processing operations at its high-grade, zircon-rich Boonanarring project, to the Atlas project, and also holds ownership stakes in the Yandanooka, Bidaminna, and McCalls projects in North Perth Basin. In addition, the company holds two exploration licenses and two prospecting licenses, located southeast of Kalgoorlie, which make up the Erayinia/King Gold Project.