WestStar Industrial (ASX:WSI) EV-to-EBIT: -0.91 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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What is WestStar Industrial EV-to-EBIT?

WestStar Industrial ASX:WSI EV-to-EBIT is -0.91 as of Aug. 05, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,421 Construction companies, WestStar Industrial ranks worse than 70372.91% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, WestStar Industrial's Enterprise Value is A$4.7 Mil. WestStar Industrial's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-5.1 Mil. Therefore, WestStar Industrial's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.91.

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

ASX:WSI' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.16   Med: 0.06   Max: 12.44
Current: -0.91

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of WestStar Industrial was 12.44. The lowest was -4.16. And the median was 0.06.

ASX:WSI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1421 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 11.1 vs ASX:WSI: -0.91

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. WestStar Industrial's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$7.4 Mil. WestStar Industrial's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-5.1 Mil. WestStar Industrial's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -69.42%.


WestStar Industrial  (ASX:WSI) 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) %.

WestStar Industrial'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 )
=-5.116/7.369435
=-69.42 %

WestStar Industrial's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$7.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. WestStar Industrial's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-5.1 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.


WestStar Industrial EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


WestStar Industrial EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WestStar Industrial'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.

WestStar Industrial EV-to-EBIT Chart

WestStar Industrial Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.53 -0.16 2.80 1.11 -1.87

WestStar Industrial 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 1.11 0.00 -1.87 0.00

ASX:WSI vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, WestStar Industrial'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.


WestStar Industrial EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, WestStar Industrial's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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



WestStar Industrial EV-to-EBIT Calculation

WestStar Industrial's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=4.665/-5.116
=-0.91

WestStar Industrial's current Enterprise Value is A$4.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. WestStar Industrial's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-5.1 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 -0.91 mean?
WestStar Industrial (ASX:WSI) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.91 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on WestStar Industrial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WestStar Industrial ranks #999999 out of 1421 companies in the Construction industry.
Is WestStar Industrial's EV-to-EBIT too high?
WestStar Industrial's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.91. Based on the distribution chart, WestStar Industrial ranks #999999 out of 1421 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does WestStar Industrial's EV-to-EBIT compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, WestStar Industrial ranks #999999 out of 1421 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places WestStar Industrial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.10. 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 11.10, based on 1,421 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 WestStar Industrial and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WestStar Industrial's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WestStar Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WestStar Industrial (ASX:WSI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.05, compared to a current price of A$0.06 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.91. 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 WestStar Industrial (ASX:WSI), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.91 as of Aug. 05, 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.

WestStar Industrial Business Description

Address 52 Hope Valley Road, Naval Base, WA, AUS, 6165
WestStar Industrial Ltd is an Australian company offering industrial project solutions in engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance across sectors such as resources, energy, oil and gas, petrochemical, water, marine, defence, and infrastructure. The company operates through three segments: SIMPEC, Alltype Engineering, and Watmar Engineering. SIMPEC specializes in structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation contracting. Alltype Engineering provides workshop services, site installation, construction, and maintenance across various industries. Watmar Engineering focuses on fluid systems engineering for the defence and marine sectors. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Alltype segment.