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Steamships Trading CoASX:SST -3.64%50 EV-to-EBIT is 12.10 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 20.08. GuruFocus rates ASX:SST with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of A$103.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Transportation companies, Steamships Trading Co ranks better than 51.09% on this metric.
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) 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.
Steamships Trading Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$491.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Steamships Trading Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$39.7 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.
* 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.
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Steamships Trading Co'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.
Steamships Trading Co EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Steamships Trading Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steamships Trading Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Steamships Trading Co's current Enterprise Value is A$480.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Steamships Trading Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$39.7 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.
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.10 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Steamships Trading Co and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 20.08. Over the past decade, Steamships Trading Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.01 to 30.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #425 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is Steamships Trading Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Steamships Trading Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.10 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 20.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.01 to a high of 30.36. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. Steamships Trading Co's value of 12.10 is 2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #425 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Steamships Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steamships Trading Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #425 out of 869 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Steamships Trading Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. Steamships Trading Co's value of 12.10 is 2% below this benchmark. Historically, Steamships Trading Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.01 to 30.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.08 vs. the industry median of 12.35, Steamships Trading Co has consistently been below the industry average. 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.35, based on 869 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. Steamships Trading Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.10 is 2% below the industry median. 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 Steamships Trading Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steamships Trading Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.10, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 20.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steamships Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$103.38, compared to a current price of A$9.53 — trading 90.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.10, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 20.08 and 2% below the Transportation industry median of 12.35. Steamships Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.10 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.
Is Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steamships Trading Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$9.53 is trading 90.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$103.38.
GuruFocus considers Steamships Trading Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SST:
EV-to-EBIT: 12.10 (40% below median its 10-year median of 20.08)
GF Value™: A$103.38 vs. price of A$9.53 (90.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2% below the Transportation median (#425 of 869)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Steamships Trading Co Ltd is a diversified holding company. The company's operating segment includes i) Property and hospitality: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. ii) Logistics: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. iii) Commercial & investment: It consists of commercial, head office administration function and insurance activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Property and hospitality segment. Geographically, the company operates almost wholly in Papua New Guinea.
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