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Gulf Keystone PetroleumCHIX:GKPL -0.47%83 EV-to-EBIT is 25.08 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 720% above its 10-year median of 3.06. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GKPL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 694 Oil & Gas companies, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks worse than 83% on this metric.
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.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £323.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £12.5 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.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Gulf Keystone Petroleum 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.
CHIX:GKPL vs COP, EOG, FANG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Gulf Keystone Petroleum'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.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Keystone Petroleum's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Enterprise Value is £313.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £12.5 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.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 25.08 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors. This is 720% above median its historical median of 3.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #576 out of 694 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.08 is 720% above median its 10-year median of 3.06. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.82. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's value of 25.08 is 112.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #576 out of 694 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Keystone Petroleum's EV-to-EBIT compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #576 out of 694 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Gulf Keystone Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.82. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's value of 25.08 is 112.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.06 vs. the industry median of 11.82, Gulf Keystone Petroleum has consistently been above 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. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.08 is 112.2% 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum 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. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current EV-to-EBIT is 25.08, which is 720% above median its own 10-year median of 3.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.71, compared to a current price of £1.71 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 25.08, which is 720% above median its 10-year median of 3.06 and 112.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.82. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 25.08 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (CHIX:GKPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.71 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.71.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Keystone Petroleum to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:GKPL:
EV-to-EBIT: 25.08 (720% above median its 10-year median of 3.06)
GF Value™: £1.71 vs. price of £1.71 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 112.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#576 of 694)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:GKPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd is a holding company that is engaged in the oil and gas exploration, development, and production business. The company mainly operates in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which consists of the Shaikan and the Erbil office, which provide support to the operations in Kurdistan. The firm has a Production Sharing Contract with the Kurdistan Regional Government. The company generates revenue from oil sales.
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