Legacy Iron Ore (ASX:LCY) EV-to-EBIT: -70.68 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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What is Legacy Iron Ore EV-to-EBIT?

Legacy Iron Ore ASX:LCY -9.09% EV-to-EBIT is -70.68 as of Jul. 24, 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Metals & Mining companies, Legacy Iron Ore ranks worse than 150375.79% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Legacy Iron Ore's Enterprise Value is A$39.23 Mil. Legacy Iron Ore's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$-0.56 Mil. Therefore, Legacy Iron Ore's EV-to-EBIT for today is -70.68.

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

ASX:LCY' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -105.86   Med: -2.35   Max: -1.74
Current: -70.68

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Legacy Iron Ore was -1.74. The lowest was -105.86. And the median was -2.35.

ASX:LCY's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 665 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 11.86 vs ASX:LCY: -70.68

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Legacy Iron Ore's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was A$48.99 Mil. Legacy Iron Ore's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$-0.56 Mil. Legacy Iron Ore's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.13%.


Legacy Iron Ore  (ASX:LCY) 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) %.

Legacy Iron Ore's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-0.555/48.989258
=-1.13 %

Legacy Iron Ore's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was A$48.99 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Legacy Iron Ore's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$-0.56 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.


Legacy Iron Ore EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Legacy Iron Ore EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Legacy Iron Ore'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.

Legacy Iron Ore EV-to-EBIT Chart

Legacy Iron Ore Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -113.56 43.00 -10.48 -3.44 -88.27

Legacy Iron Ore Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -10.48 0.00 -3.44 0.00 -88.27

Legacy Iron Ore EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Legacy Iron Ore'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.


Legacy Iron Ore EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Legacy Iron Ore's EV-to-EBIT falls into.



Legacy Iron Ore EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Legacy Iron Ore's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=39.228/-0.555
=-70.68

Legacy Iron Ore's current Enterprise Value is A$39.23 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Legacy Iron Ore's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$-0.56 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 -70.68 mean?
Legacy Iron Ore (ASX:LCY) has a EV-to-EBIT of -70.68 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Legacy Iron Ore and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Legacy Iron Ore ranks #999999 out of 665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Legacy Iron Ore's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Legacy Iron Ore's current EV-to-EBIT is -70.68. Based on the distribution chart, Legacy Iron Ore ranks #999999 out of 665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Legacy Iron Ore's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Legacy Iron Ore ranks #999999 out of 665 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Legacy Iron Ore in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.86. 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 11.86, based on 665 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 Legacy Iron Ore and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Legacy Iron Ore's current EV-to-EBIT is -70.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Legacy Iron Ore stock overvalued right now?
Legacy Iron Ore (ASX:LCY) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -70.68. The current EV-to-EBIT is -70.68. 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 Legacy Iron Ore (ASX:LCY), the current EV-to-EBIT is -70.68 as of Jul. 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.

Legacy Iron Ore Business Description

Address 200 Adelaide Terrace, Level 6, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6004
Legacy Iron Ore Ltd is an active exploration and gold mining company with a diverse portfolio of prospective assets. The company owns a gold mine at Mount Celia and is advancing the development of additional gold, iron, and base metal assets in Western Australia through systematic exploration and mine development programs. Its portfolio comprises three key projects, namely Mt Bevan, South Laverton, and East Kimberley. The company has three reportable segments: Iron ore exploration and development in Australia; (ii) Gold exploration and development in Australia, and (iii) Base metals and other critical minerals (OCM) exploration and development in Australia. The majority of revenue is derived from the Gold segment.