Star Minerals (ASX:SMS) EV-to-EBIT: -4.15 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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What is Star Minerals EV-to-EBIT?

Star Minerals ASX:SMS -5.41% EV-to-EBIT is -4.15 as of Jul. 18, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 664 Metals & Mining companies, Star Minerals ranks worse than 150602.26% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Star Minerals's Enterprise Value is A$7.70 Mil. Star Minerals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.86 Mil. Therefore, Star Minerals's EV-to-EBIT for today is -4.15.

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

ASX:SMS' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.84   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -4.15
ASX:SMS's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 664 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 11.735 vs ASX:SMS: -4.15

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Star Minerals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$8.09 Mil. Star Minerals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.86 Mil. Star Minerals's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -22.92%.

Star Minerals  (ASX:SMS) 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) %.

Star 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 )
=-1.855/8.093266
=-22.92 %

Star Minerals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$8.09 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Star Minerals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.86 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.

Star Minerals EV-to-EBIT Related Terms

Star Minerals EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Star 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.

Star Minerals EV-to-EBIT Chart

Star Minerals Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
-1.59 -1.18 -2.36 -1.82

Star Minerals Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 -2.36 0.00 -1.82 0.00

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

For the Gold subindustry, Star 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.

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

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

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


Star Minerals EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=7.700/-1.855
=-4.15

Star Minerals's current Enterprise Value is A$7.70 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Star Minerals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.86 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 -4.15 mean?
Star Minerals (ASX:SMS) has a EV-to-EBIT of -4.15 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Star Minerals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Minerals ranks #999999 out of 664 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Star Minerals' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Star Minerals' current EV-to-EBIT is -4.15. Based on the distribution chart, Star Minerals ranks #999999 out of 664 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Star Minerals' EV-to-EBIT compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Star Minerals ranks #999999 out of 664 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Star Minerals 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 Star Minerals 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. Star Minerals's current EV-to-EBIT is -4.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Star Minerals (ASX:SMS) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -4.15. The current EV-to-EBIT is -4.15. 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 Star Minerals (ASX:SMS), the current EV-to-EBIT is -4.15 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.

Star Minerals Business Description

Address 191B Carr Place, Leederville, Perth, WA, AUS, 6007
Star Minerals Ltd is a Western Australia-focused gold explorer, with a development-ready project and extensive landholdings. It carries on the business of mineral exploration, focused on the exploration and evaluation of the Tumblegum South Project and the West Bryah Project.