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Metals ExplorationFRA:MJ4 -2.01%67 EV-to-EBIT is 11.40 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 146% above its 10-year median of 4.63. GuruFocus rates FRA:MJ4 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 Metals & Mining companies, Metals Exploration ranks better than 54.34% on this metric.
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.
Metals Exploration's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €426.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Metals Exploration's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €39.5 Mil.
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Metals Exploration EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Metals Exploration EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metals Exploration'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 Gold subindustry, Metals Exploration'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.
Metals Exploration EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metals Exploration's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metals Exploration's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Metals Exploration's current Enterprise Value is €450.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Metals Exploration's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €39.5 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.
Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.40 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Metals Exploration and its competitors. This is 146% above median its historical median of 4.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Metals Exploration ranks #305 out of 668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Metals Exploration's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Metals Exploration's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.40 is 146% above median its 10-year median of 4.63. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.72. Metals Exploration's value of 11.40 is 10.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metals Exploration ranks #305 out of 668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metals Exploration has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metals Exploration's EV-to-EBIT compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metals Exploration ranks #305 out of 668 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Metals Exploration in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.72. Metals Exploration's value of 11.40 is 10.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.63 vs. the industry median of 12.72, Metals Exploration has consistently been below 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Metals & Mining companies is 12.72, based on 668 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. Metals Exploration's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.40 is 10.4% below 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 Metals Exploration and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metals Exploration's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.40, which is 146% above median its own 10-year median of 4.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metals Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.04, compared to a current price of €0.15 — trading 265% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.40, which is 146% above median its 10-year median of 4.63 and 10.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 12.72. Metals Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.40 as of Aug. 12, 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 Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metals Exploration stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.15 is trading 265% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.04.
GuruFocus considers Metals Exploration to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MJ4:
EV-to-EBIT: 11.40 (146% above median its 10-year median of 4.63)
GF Value™: €0.04 vs. price of €0.15 (265% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#305 of 668)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MJ4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metals Exploration PLC is a natural resource exploration and development company. The company identifies, acquires, and develops mining and processing projects, mining companies, and businesses with a focus on base and precious metals mining opportunities. The main asset of the company is the Runruno gold-molybdenum project in Northern Philippines. The company operates in geographic areas of the UK, Philippines, and Singapore.
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