Dolphin Drilling AS (FRA:5DP) EV-to-EBIT: -28.76 (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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FRA:5DP Dolphin Drilling AS FRA:5DP
51 GF Score
Price €0.23
GF Value €0.35
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Dolphin Drilling AS EV-to-EBIT?

Dolphin Drilling AS FRA:5DP -2.52% 51 EV-to-EBIT is -28.76 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:5DP with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 690 Oil & Gas companies, Dolphin Drilling AS ranks worse than 144927.39% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Dolphin Drilling AS's Enterprise Value is €161.0 Mil. Dolphin Drilling AS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-5.6 Mil. Therefore, Dolphin Drilling AS's EV-to-EBIT for today is -28.76.

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

FRA:5DP' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -58.42   Med: -1.6   Max: 28.6
Current: -26.73

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Dolphin Drilling AS was 28.60. The lowest was -58.42. And the median was -1.60.

FRA:5DP's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 690 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.8 vs FRA:5DP: -26.73

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Dolphin Drilling AS's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €95.0 Mil. Dolphin Drilling AS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-5.6 Mil. Dolphin Drilling AS's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.90%.


Dolphin Drilling AS  (FRA:5DP) 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) %.

Dolphin Drilling AS'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 )
=-5.6/94.97702
=-5.90 %

Dolphin Drilling AS's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €95.0 Mil.
Dolphin Drilling AS'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 €-5.6 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.


Dolphin Drilling AS EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Dolphin Drilling AS EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dolphin Drilling AS'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.

Dolphin Drilling AS EV-to-EBIT Chart

Dolphin Drilling AS Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Dolphin Drilling AS Quarterly Data
Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Dec21 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 -1.38 -4.05 -1.61 -2.38 -16.02

FRA:5DP vs NE, RIG, VAL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Dolphin Drilling AS'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.


Dolphin Drilling AS EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Dolphin Drilling AS EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Dolphin Drilling AS's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=161.034/-5.6
=-28.76

Dolphin Drilling AS's current Enterprise Value is €161.0 Mil.
Dolphin Drilling AS'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 €-5.6 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -28.76 mean?
Dolphin Drilling AS (FRA:5DP) has a EV-to-EBIT of -28.76 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Dolphin Drilling AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dolphin Drilling AS ranks #999999 out of 690 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Dolphin Drilling AS's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Dolphin Drilling AS's current EV-to-EBIT is -28.76. Based on the distribution chart, Dolphin Drilling AS ranks #999999 out of 690 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dolphin Drilling AS has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dolphin Drilling AS's EV-to-EBIT compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dolphin Drilling AS ranks #999999 out of 690 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Dolphin Drilling AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.80. 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 11.80, based on 690 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 Dolphin Drilling AS and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dolphin Drilling AS's current EV-to-EBIT is -28.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dolphin Drilling AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolphin Drilling AS (FRA:5DP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.35, compared to a current price of €0.23 — trading 33.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -28.76. Dolphin Drilling AS's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 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 Dolphin Drilling AS (FRA:5DP), the current EV-to-EBIT is -28.76 as of Jul. 28, 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 Dolphin Drilling AS (FRA:5DP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolphin Drilling AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.23 is trading 33.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.35. GuruFocus considers Dolphin Drilling AS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5DP:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -28.76
  • GF Value™: €0.35 vs. price of €0.23 (33.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5DP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dolphin Drilling AS Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges DDRIL:Norway
Address Vestre Svanholmen 12, Sandnes, NOR, 4313
Dolphin Drilling AS is organised into one segment; drilling services to the offshore oil and gas offshore industry. The company has presence in United Kingdom, India, Nigeria, Norway, and Others. The company generates majority of revenue from India.
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