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Cardinal EnergyCRLFF +2.04%59 EV-to-EBIT is 64.52 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 1542% above its 10-year median of 3.93. GuruFocus rates CRLFF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 692 Oil & Gas companies, Cardinal Energy ranks worse than 94.22% on this metric.
Cardinal Energy (OTCPK:CRLFF) 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.
Cardinal Energy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,557.9 Mil.
Cardinal Energy'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 $23.6 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.
Cardinal Energy EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Cardinal Energy EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cardinal Energy'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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Cardinal Energy'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.
Cardinal Energy EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cardinal Energy's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cardinal Energy's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Cardinal Energy's current Enterprise Value is $1,525.3 Mil.
Cardinal Energy'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 $23.6 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.
Cardinal Energy (CRLFF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 64.52 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cardinal Energy and its competitors. This is 1542% above median its historical median of 3.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #652 out of 692 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 94.2%.
Is Cardinal Energy's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cardinal Energy's current EV-to-EBIT of 64.52 is 1542% above median its 10-year median of 3.93. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.78. Cardinal Energy's value of 64.52 is 447.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #652 out of 692 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cardinal Energy has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Energy's EV-to-EBIT compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #652 out of 692 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Cardinal Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.78. Cardinal Energy's value of 64.52 is 447.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.93 vs. the industry median of 11.78, Cardinal Energy 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 11.78, based on 692 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. Cardinal Energy's current EV-to-EBIT of 64.52 is 447.9% 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 Cardinal Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cardinal Energy's current EV-to-EBIT is 64.52, which is 1542% above median its own 10-year median of 3.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Energy (CRLFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.67, compared to a current price of $8.00 — trading 71.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 64.52, which is 1542% above median its 10-year median of 3.93 and 447.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.78. Cardinal Energy's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Cardinal Energy (CRLFF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 64.52 as of Jul. 22, 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 Cardinal Energy (CRLFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.00 is trading 71.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.67.
GuruFocus considers Cardinal Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CRLFF:
EV-to-EBIT: 64.52 (1542% above median its 10-year median of 3.93)
GF Value™: $4.67 vs. price of $8.00 (71.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 447.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#652 of 692)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CRLFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cardinal Energy Ltd is an oil-focused Canadian company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and production of petroleum and natural gas in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. The company generates the majority of its revenue from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.
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