Lithium Universe (ASX:LU7) EV-to-EBIT: -0.79 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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What is Lithium Universe EV-to-EBIT?

Lithium Universe ASX:LU7 EV-to-EBIT is -0.79 as of Jul. 18, 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 664 Metals & Mining companies, Lithium Universe ranks worse than 150602.26% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Lithium Universe's Enterprise Value is A$7.65 Mil. Lithium Universe's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-9.70 Mil. Therefore, Lithium Universe's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.79.

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

ASX:LU7' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.29   Med: -0.05   Max: 0.61
Current: -0.79

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Lithium Universe was 0.61. The lowest was -6.29. And the median was -0.05.

ASX:LU7's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 664 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 11.735 vs ASX:LU7: -0.79

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Lithium Universe's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$16.54 Mil. Lithium Universe's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-9.70 Mil. Lithium Universe's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -58.63%.


Lithium Universe  (ASX:LU7) 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) %.

Lithium Universe'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 )
=-9.695/16.5372075
=-58.63 %

Lithium Universe's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$16.54 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lithium Universe's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-9.70 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.


Lithium Universe EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Lithium Universe EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lithium Universe'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.

Lithium Universe EV-to-EBIT Chart

Lithium Universe Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.22 -0.33 -3.49 -0.64 -1.71

Lithium Universe 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 -3.49 0.00 -0.64 0.00 -1.71

Lithium Universe EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lithium Universe'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.


Lithium Universe EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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



Lithium Universe EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Lithium Universe's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=7.648/-9.695
=-0.79

Lithium Universe's current Enterprise Value is A$7.65 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lithium Universe's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-9.70 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 -0.79 mean?
Lithium Universe (ASX:LU7) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.79 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Lithium Universe and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lithium Universe ranks #999999 out of 664 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Lithium Universe's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Lithium Universe's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.79. Based on the distribution chart, Lithium Universe ranks #999999 out of 664 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Lithium Universe's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lithium Universe ranks #999999 out of 664 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Lithium Universe in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.74. 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 11.74, based on 664 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 Lithium Universe and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lithium Universe's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lithium Universe stock overvalued right now?
Lithium Universe (ASX:LU7) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -0.79. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.79. 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 Lithium Universe (ASX:LU7), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.79 as of Jul. 18, 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.

Lithium Universe Business Description

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Address 190 Main Street, Unit 2, OSBORNE PARK, Perth, WA, AUS, 6017
Lithium Universe Ltd focused on executing its approach to develop a green, batterygrade lithium carbonate refinery in Quebec, Canada. Additionally, pioneering the recycling of valuable metals, including silver, from discarded solar panels was added as a second approach. The Group operates across three segments rare earth exploration and lithium exploration in Australia and Canada, and a non-exploration segment, which includes activities related to Quebec Lithium Processing Hub (QLPH) and its research and development related to the Microwave Joule Heating Technology (MJHT) and Jet Electrochemical Silver Extraction (JESE) technology.