Norwest Minerals (ASX:NWM) EV-to-EBIT: -2.22 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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What is Norwest Minerals EV-to-EBIT?

Norwest Minerals ASX:NWM EV-to-EBIT is -2.22 as of Jul. 19, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 Metals & Mining companies, Norwest Minerals ranks worse than 150829.41% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Norwest Minerals's Enterprise Value is A$3.76 Mil. Norwest Minerals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.69 Mil. Therefore, Norwest Minerals's EV-to-EBIT for today is -2.22.

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

ASX:NWM' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.22   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -2.22

ASX:NWM's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 663 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 11.66 vs ASX:NWM: -2.22

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Norwest Minerals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$10.20 Mil. Norwest Minerals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.69 Mil. Norwest Minerals's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -16.59%.


Norwest Minerals  (ASX:NWM) 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) %.

Norwest Minerals'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 )
=-1.693/10.2042305
=-16.59 %

Norwest Minerals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$10.20 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Norwest Minerals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.69 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.


Norwest Minerals EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Norwest Minerals EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norwest Minerals'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.

Norwest Minerals EV-to-EBIT Chart

Norwest Minerals Annual Data
Trend Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -4.73 -2.47 -9.55 -10.19 -3.71

Norwest Minerals Semi-Annual Data
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 0.00 -10.19 0.00 -3.71 0.00

ASX:NWM vs NEM, AU: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Norwest Minerals'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.


Norwest Minerals EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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



Norwest Minerals EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Norwest Minerals's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=3.763/-1.693
=-2.22

Norwest Minerals's current Enterprise Value is A$3.76 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Norwest Minerals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.69 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 -2.22 mean?
Norwest Minerals (ASX:NWM) has a EV-to-EBIT of -2.22 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Norwest Minerals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Norwest Minerals ranks #999999 out of 663 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Norwest Minerals' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Norwest Minerals' current EV-to-EBIT is -2.22. Based on the distribution chart, Norwest Minerals ranks #999999 out of 663 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Norwest Minerals' EV-to-EBIT compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Norwest Minerals ranks #999999 out of 663 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Norwest Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.66. 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 11.66, based on 663 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 Norwest Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norwest Minerals's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norwest Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Norwest Minerals (ASX:NWM) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -2.22. The current EV-to-EBIT is -2.22. 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 Norwest Minerals (ASX:NWM), the current EV-to-EBIT is -2.22 as of Jul. 19, 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.

Norwest Minerals Business Description

Other Exchanges NRWMF:USA
Address 7 Ventnor Avenue, Suite 1A, First Floor, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
Norwest Minerals Ltd is a Western Australian explorer focused on rare earth elements, copper, gold, and base metals. Its key projects include the Bulgera Gold Project with gold resources, the Marymia East project targeting gold and base metals, and the Arunta West Project, where recent drilling revealed silver, base metals, and titanium mineralisation. The company also owns the Bali Copper and Marriott Nickel projects, advancing exploration and seeking development partners.