Frontline (CHIX:FROO) EV-to-EBIT: 9.49 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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CHIX:FROO Frontline PLC CHIX:FROO
76 GF Score
Price kr369.10
GF Value kr257.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Frontline EV-to-EBIT?

Frontline CHIX:FROO -1.39% 76 EV-to-EBIT is 9.49 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 10.84. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FROO with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of kr257.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 694 Oil & Gas companies, Frontline ranks better than 59.37% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Frontline's Enterprise Value is kr104,291 Mil. Frontline's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr10,985 Mil. Therefore, Frontline's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.49.

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

CHIX:FROo' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.09   Med: 10.84   Max: 162.02
Current: 9.74

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Frontline was 162.02. The lowest was -16.09. And the median was 10.84.

CHIX:FROo's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
59.37% of 694 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.82 vs CHIX:FROo: 9.74

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Frontline's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr96,555 Mil. Frontline's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr10,985 Mil. Frontline's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.38%.


Frontline  (CHIX:FROo) 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) %.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=10984.9/96555.31815
=11.38 %

Frontline's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr96,555 Mil.
Frontline's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr10,985 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.


Frontline EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Frontline EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontline'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.

Frontline EV-to-EBIT Chart

Frontline Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Frontline Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 10.06 12.88 17.00 12.45 8.89

CHIX:FROO vs VNOM, AM, PAGP: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Frontline'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.


Frontline EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Frontline EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=104291.245/10984.9
=9.49

Frontline's current Enterprise Value is kr104,291 Mil.
Frontline's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr10,985 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 9.49 mean?
Frontline (CHIX:FROO) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.49 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Frontline and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 10.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontline ranks #282 out of 694 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Frontline's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Frontline's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.49 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 10.84. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.82. Frontline's value of 9.49 is 19.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontline ranks #282 out of 694 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Frontline has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontline's EV-to-EBIT compare to VNOM and AM?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Frontline ranks #282 out of 694 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Frontline in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.82. Frontline's value of 9.49 is 19.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.84 vs. the industry median of 11.82, Frontline 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.82, based on 694 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. Frontline's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.49 is 19.7% 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 Frontline and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontline's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.49, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 10.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontline stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontline (CHIX:FROO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr257.42, compared to a current price of kr369.10 — trading 43.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.49, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 10.84 and 19.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.82. Frontline's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Frontline (CHIX:FROO), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.49 as of Jul. 31, 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 Frontline (CHIX:FROO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontline stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr369.10 is trading 43.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr257.42. GuruFocus considers Frontline to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:FROO:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 9.49 (12% below median its 10-year median of 10.84)
  • GF Value™: kr257.42 vs. price of kr369.10 (43.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#282 of 694)

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


Frontline Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 8, John Kennedy Street, Office 740B, 7th Floor, Iris House, Limassol, CYP, 3106
Frontline PLC is an international shipping company engaged in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and oil products. It owns and operates modern fleets in the industry, consisting of VLCCs, Suezmax tankers, LR2, and Aframax tankers, which operate in the spot and time charter markets. The vessels normally trade between the larger refinery centers around the world, such as the Gulf of Mexico, the Middle East, Rotterdam, and Singapore. The company generates the majority of its revenue from voyage and time charters. It has only one reportable segment: tankers.
76GF Score

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