BRN (Barnwell Industries) EV-to-EBIT: -1.74 (As of Sep. 07, 2026)

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BRN Barnwell Industries Inc BRN
27 GF Score
Price $0.96
GF Value $0.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Barnwell Industries EV-to-EBIT?

Barnwell Industries BRN -1.55% 27 EV-to-EBIT is -1.74 as of Sep. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates BRN with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Oil & Gas companies, Barnwell Industries ranks worse than 139664.66% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Barnwell Industries's Enterprise Value is $9.44 Mil. Barnwell Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-5.43 Mil. Therefore, Barnwell Industries's EV-to-EBIT for today is -1.74.

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

BRN' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.04   Med: -0.93   Max: 13.41
Current: -1.74

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Barnwell Industries was 13.41. The lowest was -27.04. And the median was -0.93.

BRN's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 716 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.56 vs BRN: -1.74

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Barnwell Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $10.22 Mil. Barnwell Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-5.43 Mil. Barnwell Industries's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -53.13%.


Barnwell Industries  (AMEX:BRN) 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) %.

Barnwell Industries's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-5.431/10.22228
=-53.13 %

Barnwell Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $10.22 Mil.
Barnwell Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-5.43 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.


Barnwell Industries EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Barnwell Industries EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Barnwell Industries'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.

Barnwell Industries EV-to-EBIT Chart

Barnwell Industries Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
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Barnwell Industries Quarterly Data
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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 -2.07 -1.46 -1.49 -1.59 -1.88

BRN vs NRIS, GULTU, TPET: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Barnwell Industries'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.


Barnwell Industries EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Barnwell Industries's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Barnwell Industries EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Barnwell Industries's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=9.435/-5.431
=-1.74

Barnwell Industries's current Enterprise Value is $9.44 Mil.
Barnwell Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-5.43 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 -1.74 mean?
Barnwell Industries (BRN) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.74 as of Sep. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Barnwell Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Barnwell Industries ranks #999999 out of 716 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Barnwell Industries' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Barnwell Industries' current EV-to-EBIT is -1.74. Based on the distribution chart, Barnwell Industries ranks #999999 out of 716 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Barnwell Industries has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barnwell Industries' EV-to-EBIT compare to NRIS and GULTU?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Barnwell Industries ranks #999999 out of 716 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Barnwell Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.56. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.56, based on 716 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 Barnwell Industries and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barnwell Industries's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barnwell Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barnwell Industries (BRN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.89, compared to a current price of $0.96 — trading 7.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.74. Barnwell Industries' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 3 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 Barnwell Industries (BRN), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.74 as of Sep. 07, 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 Barnwell Industries (BRN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barnwell Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.96 is trading 7.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.89. GuruFocus considers Barnwell Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BRN:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -1.74
  • GF Value™: $0.89 vs. price of $0.96 (7.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Barnwell Industries Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 1100 Alakea Street, Suite 500, Honolulu, HI, USA, 96813-2840
Barnwell Industries Inc is an oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, production, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. The Company operates through two segments: the Oil and Natural Gas segment, which focuses on oil and natural gas development, production, acquisitions, and sales in the United States and Canada; and the Land Investment segment, which owns leasehold land interests in Hawaii. The Company generates the majority of its revenue from the Oil and Natural Gas segment. The company operates in two geographic regions, the United States and Canada, with Canada contributing the majority of revenue.
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