Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU) EV-to-EBIT: 45.63 (As of Aug. 18, 2026)

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ASX:VAU Vault Minerals Ltd ASX:VAU
52 GF Score
Price A$5.99
GF Value A$0.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Vault Minerals EV-to-EBIT?

Vault Minerals ASX:VAU -2.28% 52 EV-to-EBIT is 45.63 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:VAU with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 674 Metals & Mining companies, Vault Minerals ranks worse than 87.39% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Vault Minerals's Enterprise Value is A$5,886 Mil. Vault Minerals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$129 Mil. Therefore, Vault Minerals's EV-to-EBIT for today is 45.63.

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

ASX:VAU' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -817.4   Med: -2.71   Max: 45.62
Current: 45.62

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Vault Minerals was 45.62. The lowest was -817.40. And the median was -2.71.

ASX:VAU's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
87.39% of 674 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 12.225 vs ASX:VAU: 45.62

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Vault Minerals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$5,246 Mil. Vault Minerals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$129 Mil. Vault Minerals's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.46%.


Vault Minerals  (ASX:VAU) 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) %.

Vault 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 )
=129.001/5246.19056
=2.46 %

Vault Minerals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$5,246 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Vault Minerals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$129 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.


Vault Minerals EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Vault Minerals EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vault 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.

Vault Minerals EV-to-EBIT Chart

Vault Minerals Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
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Vault Minerals Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:VAU vs NEM, AU: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Vault 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.


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

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

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


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Vault Minerals EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=5886.005/129.001
=45.63

Vault Minerals's current Enterprise Value is A$5,886 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Vault Minerals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$129 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 45.63 mean?
Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU) has a EV-to-EBIT of 45.63 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Vault Minerals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vault Minerals ranks #589 out of 674 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is Vault Minerals' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Vault Minerals' current EV-to-EBIT is 45.63. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.23. Vault Minerals' value of 45.63 is 273.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vault Minerals ranks #589 out of 674 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vault Minerals has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vault Minerals' EV-to-EBIT compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vault Minerals ranks #589 out of 674 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Vault Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.23. Vault Minerals' value of 45.63 is 273.3% above this benchmark. 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 12.23, based on 674 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. Vault Minerals's current EV-to-EBIT of 45.63 is 273.3% above 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 Vault Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vault Minerals's current EV-to-EBIT is 45.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vault Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.67, compared to a current price of A$5.99 — trading 794% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 45.63 and 273.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 12.23. Vault Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU), the current EV-to-EBIT is 45.63 as of Aug. 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.

Is Vault Minerals (ASX:VAU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vault Minerals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$5.99 is trading 794% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.67. GuruFocus considers Vault Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:VAU:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 45.63
  • GF Value™: A$0.67 vs. price of A$5.99 (794% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 273.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#589 of 674)

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


Vault Minerals Business Description

Other Exchanges REDLF:USARKM0:Germany
Address 85 South Perth Esplanade, Suite 4, Level 3, South Shore Centre, South Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6151
Vault Minerals Ltd is engaged in gold production, development, and mineral exploration assets in Australia. The company's operating segment includes King of the Hills, Mount Monger, Deflector, and Sugar Zone. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the King of the Hills project, which produces gold bullion. The Deflector operation produces gold bullion and gold-copper concentrate.
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