Gulf Resources (FRA:R29) EV-to-EBIT: -0.15 (As of Sep. 01, 2026)

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FRA:R29 Gulf Resources Inc FRA:R29
47 GF Score
Price €4.16
GF Value €9.95
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What is Gulf Resources EV-to-EBIT?

Gulf Resources FRA:R29 47 EV-to-EBIT is -0.15 as of Sep. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:R29 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.95. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,276 Chemicals companies, Gulf Resources ranks worse than 78369.83% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Gulf Resources's Enterprise Value is €5.45 Mil. Gulf Resources's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-36.48 Mil. Therefore, Gulf Resources's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.15.

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

FRA:R29' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.44   Med: -0.15   Max: 23.08
Current: -0.41

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Gulf Resources was 23.08. The lowest was -16.44. And the median was -0.15.

FRA:R29's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1276 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 17.01 vs FRA:R29: -0.41

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Gulf Resources's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.00 Mil. Gulf Resources's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-36.48 Mil. Gulf Resources's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


Gulf Resources  (FRA:R29) 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) %.

Gulf Resources'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 )
=-36.482/0
= %

Gulf Resources's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.00 Mil.
Gulf Resources'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 €-36.48 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.


Gulf Resources EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Gulf Resources EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gulf Resources'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.

Gulf Resources EV-to-EBIT Chart

Gulf Resources 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 -7.33 -3.95 0.77 -0.20 -0.54

Gulf Resources 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 -0.17 -0.38 -0.18 -0.54 -0.51

FRA:R29 vs GLGI, YMAT, SNES: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Gulf Resources'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.


Gulf Resources EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Gulf Resources EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=5.449/-36.482
=-0.15

Gulf Resources's current Enterprise Value is €5.45 Mil.
Gulf Resources'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 €-36.48 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 -0.15 mean?
Gulf Resources (FRA:R29) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.15 as of Sep. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Gulf Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Resources ranks #999999 out of 1276 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Gulf Resources' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Gulf Resources' current EV-to-EBIT is -0.15. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Resources ranks #999999 out of 1276 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Resources has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Resources' EV-to-EBIT compare to GLGI and YMAT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Gulf Resources ranks #999999 out of 1276 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Gulf Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.01. 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 17.01, based on 1,276 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 Gulf Resources and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Resources's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Resources stock overvalued right now?
Gulf Resources (FRA:R29) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -0.15. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.95, compared to a current price of €4.16 — trading 58.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.15. Gulf Resources' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 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 Gulf Resources (FRA:R29), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.15 as of Sep. 01, 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 Gulf Resources (FRA:R29) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.16 is trading 58.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.95.

Key valuation signals for FRA:R29:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -0.15
  • GF Value™: €9.95 vs. price of €4.16 (58.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:R29 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gulf Resources Business Description

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Address Level 11, Vegetable Building, Industrial Park of the East Shouguang City, Shandong, Shouguang, CHN, 262700
Gulf Resources Inc is a holding company engaged in the manufacture and trade of bromine and crude salt, and natural gas; manufactures and sells chemical products used in oil and gas field exploration, oil and gas distribution, oil field drilling, wastewater processing, papermaking chemical agents and inorganic chemicals, and manufactures and sells materials for human and animal antibiotics. It operates in four segments: Bromine, Crude Salt, Chemical Products and Natural Gas. It derives maximum revenue from the Bromine segment which is commonly used in brominated flame retardants, fumigants, water purification compounds, dyes, medicines and disinfectants.
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