FF (FutureFuel) EV-to-EBIT: -1.42 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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FF FutureFuel Corp FF
58 GF Score
Price $4.72
GF Value $1.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is FutureFuel EV-to-EBIT?

FutureFuel FF +0.43% 58 EV-to-EBIT is -1.42 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates FF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,235 Chemicals companies, FutureFuel ranks worse than 80971.58% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, FutureFuel's Enterprise Value is $73.7 Mil. FutureFuel's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-52.0 Mil. Therefore, FutureFuel's EV-to-EBIT for today is -1.42.

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

FF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.54   Med: 6.08   Max: 165.75
Current: -1.42

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of FutureFuel was 165.75. The lowest was -12.54. And the median was 6.08.

FF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1235 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.85 vs FF: -1.42

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. FutureFuel's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $146.5 Mil. FutureFuel's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-52.0 Mil. FutureFuel's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -35.51%.


FutureFuel  (NYSE:FF) 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) %.

FutureFuel'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 )
=-52.023/146.5094
=-35.51 %

FutureFuel's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $146.5 Mil.
FutureFuel'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 $-52.0 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.


FutureFuel EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


FutureFuel EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FutureFuel'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.

FutureFuel EV-to-EBIT Chart

FutureFuel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.36 10.36 1.25 7.43 -1.81

FutureFuel 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 -10.86 -2.80 -2.42 -1.81 -2.82

FF vs RLEA, CMT, MNTK: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, FutureFuel'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.


FutureFuel EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, FutureFuel's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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FutureFuel EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=73.733/-52.023
=-1.42

FutureFuel's current Enterprise Value is $73.7 Mil.
FutureFuel'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 $-52.0 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 -1.42 mean?
FutureFuel (FF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.42 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on FutureFuel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FutureFuel ranks #999999 out of 1235 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is FutureFuel's EV-to-EBIT too high?
FutureFuel's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.42. Based on the distribution chart, FutureFuel ranks #999999 out of 1235 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FutureFuel has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FutureFuel's EV-to-EBIT compare to RLEA and CMT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, FutureFuel ranks #999999 out of 1235 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places FutureFuel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.85. 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 17.85, based on 1,235 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 FutureFuel and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FutureFuel's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FutureFuel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FutureFuel (FF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.95, compared to a current price of $4.72 — trading 142.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.42. FutureFuel's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 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 FutureFuel (FF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.42 as of Jul. 15, 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 FutureFuel (FF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FutureFuel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.72 is trading 142.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.95. GuruFocus considers FutureFuel to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -1.42
  • GF Value™: $1.95 vs. price of $4.72 (142.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs

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


FutureFuel Business Description

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Address 2800 Gap Road, Batesville, AR, USA, 72501
FutureFuel Corp makes and sells diversified chemical products, bio-based fuel products, and specialty chemical products. The company is organized into two segments based on product type: biofuels and chemicals. The biofuels segment sells biodiesel and other petroleum products, with fuels made from a mix of diesel, vegetable oils, and grease feedstock. The chemicals segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells products used in the production of agricultural chemicals, including herbicides, as well as coatings and cleaning products such as detergents.
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