GXUSF (Guardian Exploration) EV-to-EBIT: -9.22 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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What is Guardian Exploration EV-to-EBIT?

Guardian Exploration GXUSF 28 EV-to-EBIT is -9.22 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates GXUSF with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 692 Oil & Gas companies, Guardian Exploration ranks worse than 144508.53% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Guardian Exploration's Enterprise Value is $17.64 Mil. Guardian Exploration's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.91 Mil. Therefore, Guardian Exploration's EV-to-EBIT for today is -9.22.

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

GXUSF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.2   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -9.22

GXUSF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 692 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.775 vs GXUSF: -9.22

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Guardian Exploration's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $20.12 Mil. Guardian Exploration's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.91 Mil. Guardian Exploration's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.51%.


Guardian Exploration  (OTCPK:GXUSF) 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) %.

Guardian Exploration'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 )
=-1.913/20.1157536
=-9.51 %

Guardian Exploration's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $20.12 Mil.
Guardian Exploration'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 $-1.91 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.


Guardian Exploration EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Guardian Exploration EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guardian 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.

Guardian Exploration EV-to-EBIT Chart

Guardian Exploration 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 -7.63 -2.93 -44.66 -11.47 -10.17

Guardian Exploration 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 -14.94 -37.20 -26.95 -10.17 -11.55

GXUSF vs COP, EOG, FANG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

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


Guardian Exploration EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Guardian Exploration EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=17.635/-1.913
=-9.22

Guardian Exploration's current Enterprise Value is $17.64 Mil.
Guardian Exploration'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 $-1.91 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 -9.22 mean?
Guardian Exploration (GXUSF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -9.22 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Guardian Exploration and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Guardian Exploration ranks #999999 out of 692 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Guardian Exploration's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Guardian Exploration's current EV-to-EBIT is -9.22. Based on the distribution chart, Guardian Exploration ranks #999999 out of 692 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Guardian Exploration has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardian Exploration's EV-to-EBIT compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Guardian Exploration ranks #999999 out of 692 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Guardian Exploration in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.78. 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 11.78, based on 692 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 Guardian Exploration and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guardian Exploration's current EV-to-EBIT is -9.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardian Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Guardian Exploration (GXUSF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -9.22. The current EV-to-EBIT is -9.22. Guardian Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 5 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 Guardian Exploration (GXUSF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -9.22 as of Jul. 22, 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.

Guardian Exploration Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges R6B:GermanyGX:Canada
Address 538 Hurricane Drive, Springbank Airport, Calgary, AB, CAN, T3Z 3S8
Guardian Exploration Inc is in the business of oil and gas as well as mineral exploration and development. The company's first prospect is the Mount Cameron Property located in the Yukon's Mayo Mining District, it also holds mineral claims located on southern Dall Island, southeast Alaska, USA, known as the Kaigani claims, which it acquired in February 2022.
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