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California Nanotechnologies (OTCPK:CANOF) 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.
California Nanotechnologies's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $9.71 Mil.
California Nanotechnologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.73 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.
California Nanotechnologies EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
California Nanotechnologies EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, California Nanotechnologies'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.
California Nanotechnologies EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, California Nanotechnologies's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California Nanotechnologies's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
California Nanotechnologies's current Enterprise Value is $10.69 Mil.
California Nanotechnologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.73 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.
California Nanotechnologies (CANOF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -6.18 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on California Nanotechnologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #999999 out of 1264 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is California Nanotechnologies' EV-to-EBIT too high?
California Nanotechnologies' current EV-to-EBIT is -6.18. Based on the distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #999999 out of 1264 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, California Nanotechnologies has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Nanotechnologies' EV-to-EBIT compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #999999 out of 1264 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places California Nanotechnologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.41. 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.41, based on 1,264 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 California Nanotechnologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. California Nanotechnologies's current EV-to-EBIT is -6.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is California Nanotechnologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies (CANOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.22, compared to a current price of $0.22 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -6.18. California Nanotechnologies' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 California Nanotechnologies (CANOF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -6.18 as of Aug. 20, 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 California Nanotechnologies (CANOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.22 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.22.
GuruFocus considers California Nanotechnologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CANOF:
EV-to-EBIT: -6.18
GF Value™: $0.22 vs. price of $0.22 (0% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CANOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
California Nanotechnologies Corp engages in the production, and research and development of nanostructured components and materials. Its products include High-Strength Graphite Spark tooling, Plasma Sintering Tooling, Tungsten Carbide Tooling, Carbon Graphite Foil, Carbon Felt and Yarn, and others.
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