EP (Empire Petroleum) EV-to-EBIT: -1.62 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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EP Empire Petroleum Corp EP
41 GF Score
Price $2.80
GF Value $3.19
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Empire Petroleum EV-to-EBIT?

Empire Petroleum EP +5.66% 41 EV-to-EBIT is -1.62 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates EP with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 698 Oil & Gas companies, Empire Petroleum ranks worse than 143266.33% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Empire Petroleum's Enterprise Value is $117.90 Mil. Empire Petroleum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-72.76 Mil. Therefore, Empire Petroleum's EV-to-EBIT for today is -1.62.

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

EP' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -110.12   Med: -4.35   Max: 171.09
Current: -1.62

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Empire Petroleum was 171.09. The lowest was -110.12. And the median was -4.35.

EP's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 698 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.465 vs EP: -1.62

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Empire Petroleum's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $124.22 Mil. Empire Petroleum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-72.76 Mil. Empire Petroleum's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -58.58%.


Empire Petroleum  (AMEX:EP) 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) %.

Empire Petroleum'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 )
=-72.764/124.21696
=-58.58 %

Empire Petroleum's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $124.22 Mil.
Empire Petroleum'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 $-72.76 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.


Empire Petroleum EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Empire Petroleum EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Empire Petroleum'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.

Empire Petroleum EV-to-EBIT Chart

Empire Petroleum Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Empire Petroleum 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 -14.94 -12.08 -10.40 -1.72 -1.71

EP vs BRLL, GLND, SJT: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Empire 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.


Empire Petroleum EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Empire Petroleum EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=117.898/-72.764
=-1.62

Empire Petroleum's current Enterprise Value is $117.90 Mil.
Empire Petroleum'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 $-72.76 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 -1.62 mean?
Empire Petroleum (EP) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.62 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Empire Petroleum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Empire Petroleum ranks #999999 out of 698 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Empire Petroleum's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Empire Petroleum's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.62. Based on the distribution chart, Empire Petroleum ranks #999999 out of 698 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Empire Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire Petroleum's EV-to-EBIT compare to BRLL and GLND?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Empire Petroleum ranks #999999 out of 698 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Empire Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.47. 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 11.47, based on 698 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 Empire Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empire Petroleum's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empire Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Petroleum (EP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.19, compared to a current price of $2.80 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.62. Empire Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Empire Petroleum (EP), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.62 as of Aug. 09, 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 Empire Petroleum (EP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Petroleum stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.80 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.19. GuruFocus considers Empire Petroleum to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for EP:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -1.62
  • GF Value™: $3.19 vs. price of $2.80 (12.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Empire Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 2200 South Utica Place, Suite 150, Tulsa, OK, USA, 74114
Empire Petroleum Corp is a conventional oil and natural gas producer with a main focus in the United States onshore. The company possesses long-life, mature, producing assets with slow decline profiles in the Permian Basin, Bakken region and central Gulf Coast region, in the states of New Mexico, North Dakota, Montana, Louisiana and Texas. It has production from operated and non-operated wells in Lea County in New Mexico, Bottineau, Renville, Burke, and McKenzie Counties in North Dakota, Richland County in Montana, St. Landry, Beauregard Parishes in Louisiana and Houston, Leon and Madison Counties in Texas. The Company operates as one operating segment and one reportable segment which is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and NGLs.
41GF Score

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