Capricorn Energy (FRA:FKG2) EV-to-EBIT: 38.27 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 2164% Above Median

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FRA:FKG2 Capricorn Energy PLC FRA:FKG2
77 GF Score
Price €7.80
GF Value €5.17
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What is Capricorn Energy EV-to-EBIT?

Capricorn Energy FRA:FKG2 -1.27% 77 EV-to-EBIT is 38.27 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 2164% above its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates FRA:FKG2 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.17. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 711 Oil & Gas companies, Capricorn Energy ranks worse than 89.17% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Capricorn Energy's Enterprise Value is €240.3 Mil. Capricorn Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €6.3 Mil. Therefore, Capricorn Energy's EV-to-EBIT for today is 38.27.

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

FRA:FKG2' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.68   Med: 1.69   Max: 44.66
Current: 37.77

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Capricorn Energy was 44.66. The lowest was -8.68. And the median was 1.69.

FRA:FKG2's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
89.17% of 711 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.62 vs FRA:FKG2: 37.77

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Capricorn Energy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €113.9 Mil. Capricorn Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €6.3 Mil. Capricorn Energy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.51%.


Capricorn Energy  (FRA:FKG2) 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) %.

Capricorn Energy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=6.281/113.9493
=5.51 %

Capricorn Energy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €113.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Capricorn Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €6.3 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.


Capricorn Energy EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Capricorn Energy EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capricorn 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.

Capricorn Energy EV-to-EBIT Chart

Capricorn Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Capricorn Energy Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -1.51 0.00 9.65 0.00 20.00

FRA:FKG2 vs COP, EOG, FANG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

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


Capricorn Energy EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Capricorn Energy EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=240.344/6.281
=38.27

Capricorn Energy's current Enterprise Value is €240.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Capricorn Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €6.3 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 38.27 mean?
Capricorn Energy (FRA:FKG2) has a EV-to-EBIT of 38.27 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Capricorn Energy and its competitors. This is 2164% above median its historical median of 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Capricorn Energy ranks #634 out of 711 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 89.2%.
Is Capricorn Energy's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Capricorn Energy's current EV-to-EBIT of 38.27 is 2164% above median its 10-year median of 1.69. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.62. Capricorn Energy's value of 38.27 is 229.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capricorn Energy ranks #634 out of 711 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Capricorn Energy has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capricorn Energy's EV-to-EBIT compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Capricorn Energy ranks #634 out of 711 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Capricorn Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.62. Capricorn Energy's value of 38.27 is 229.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 11.62, Capricorn 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 11.62, based on 711 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. Capricorn Energy's current EV-to-EBIT of 38.27 is 229.3% 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 Capricorn Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capricorn Energy's current EV-to-EBIT is 38.27, which is 2164% above median its own 10-year median of 1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capricorn Energy stock overvalued right now?
Capricorn Energy (FRA:FKG2) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 38.27. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.17, compared to a current price of €7.80 — trading 50.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 38.27, which is 2164% above median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 229.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.62. Capricorn Energy's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Capricorn Energy (FRA:FKG2), the current EV-to-EBIT is 38.27 as of Aug. 21, 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 Capricorn Energy (FRA:FKG2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capricorn Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.80 is trading 50.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.17.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FKG2:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 38.27 (2164% above median its 10-year median of 1.69)
  • GF Value™: €5.17 vs. price of €7.80 (50.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 229.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#634 of 711)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FKG2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Capricorn Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 50 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, GBR, EH3 9BY
Capricorn Energy PLC is an energy producer focused on oil and gas. Its portfolio includes onshore development and production assets in the Egyptian Western Desert. Capricorn's segments include: Egypt; Other Capricorn Energy Group segment, and an Other countries segment, which combines costs related to legacy assets in Mauritania and Suriname and ongoing new venture activities in the UK. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Egypt through oil and gas sales.
77GF Score

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