PLS Group (ASX:PLS) EV-to-EBIT: -2,264.55 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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ASX:PLS PLS Group Ltd ASX:PLS
65 GF Score
Price A$4.64
GF Value A$2.34
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is PLS Group EV-to-EBIT?

PLS Group ASX:PLS +2.43% 65 EV-to-EBIT is -2,264.55 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:PLS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 665 Metals & Mining companies, PLS Group ranks worse than 150375.79% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, PLS Group's Enterprise Value is A$14,708 Mil. PLS Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-6 Mil. Therefore, PLS Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is -2,264.55.

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

ASX:PLS' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2264.55   Med: -33.19   Max: 20.82
Current: -2264.55

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of PLS Group was 20.82. The lowest was -2264.55. And the median was -33.19.

ASX:PLS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 665 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 11.95 vs ASX:PLS: -2264.55

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. PLS Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$13,356 Mil. PLS Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-6 Mil. PLS Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -0.05%.


PLS Group  (ASX:PLS) 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) %.

PLS Group'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 )
=-6.495/13355.69756
=-0.05 %

PLS Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$13,356 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PLS Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-6 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.


PLS Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


PLS Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PLS Group'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.

PLS Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

PLS Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
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PLS Group 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 0.00 16.52 0.00 -27.43 0.00

PLS Group EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, PLS Group'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.


PLS Group EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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PLS Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

PLS Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=14708.265/-6.495
=-2,264.55

PLS Group's current Enterprise Value is A$14,708 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PLS Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-6 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 -2,264.55 mean?
PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has a EV-to-EBIT of -2,264.55 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on PLS Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #999999 out of 665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is PLS Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
PLS Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -2,264.55. Based on the distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #999999 out of 665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PLS Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLS Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #999999 out of 665 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places PLS Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.95. 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 11.95, 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 PLS Group and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLS Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -2,264.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLS Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group (ASX:PLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.34, compared to a current price of A$4.64 — trading 98.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -2,264.55. PLS Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. 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 PLS Group (ASX:PLS), the current EV-to-EBIT is -2,264.55 as of Jul. 15, 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.

Is PLS Group (ASX:PLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$4.64 is trading 98.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.34. GuruFocus considers PLS Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:PLS:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -2,264.55
  • GF Value™: A$2.34 vs. price of A$4.64 (98.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PLS Group Business Description

Other Exchanges PILBF:USAPLR:Germany
Address 146 Colin Street, Level 2, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
PLS is a mining and exploration company with operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Its primary asset is its Pilgangoora lithium spodumene mine and concentrator. Smaller operations produce tantalite, a byproduct of lithium processing. Pilgangoora lithium mine has approximately 25 years of mine life remaining.
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