MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) EV-to-EBIT: 5.06 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 63% Above Median

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HAM:MP2 MPC Container Ships ASA HAM:MP2
67 GF Score
Price €2.20
GF Value €1.29
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What is MPC Container Ships ASA EV-to-EBIT?

MPC Container Ships ASA HAM:MP2 -2.31% 67 EV-to-EBIT is 5.06 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 3.11. GuruFocus rates HAM:MP2 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Transportation companies, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks better than 88.61% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, MPC Container Ships ASA's Enterprise Value is €1,126.5 Mil. MPC Container Ships ASA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €222.5 Mil. Therefore, MPC Container Ships ASA's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.06.

The historical rank and industry rank for MPC Container Ships ASA's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:MP2' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -51.66   Med: 3.11   Max: 1400.77
Current: 4.99

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of MPC Container Ships ASA was 1400.77. The lowest was -51.66. And the median was 3.11.

HAM:MP2's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
88.61% of 869 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.35 vs HAM:MP2: 4.99

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. MPC Container Ships ASA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €967.7 Mil. MPC Container Ships ASA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €222.5 Mil. MPC Container Ships ASA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.99%.


MPC Container Ships ASA  (HAM:MP2) 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) %.

MPC Container Ships ASA'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 )
=222.481/967.70025
=22.99 %

MPC Container Ships ASA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €967.7 Mil.
MPC Container Ships ASA'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 €222.5 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.


MPC Container Ships ASA EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


MPC Container Ships ASA EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MPC Container Ships ASA'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.

MPC Container Ships ASA EV-to-EBIT Chart

MPC Container Ships ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 5.99 1.77 1.68 3.68 3.16

MPC Container Ships ASA Quarterly Data
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MPC Container Ships ASA EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, MPC Container Ships ASA'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.


MPC Container Ships ASA EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, MPC Container Ships ASA's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MPC Container Ships ASA's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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MPC Container Ships ASA EV-to-EBIT Calculation

MPC Container Ships ASA's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1126.479/222.481
=5.06

MPC Container Ships ASA's current Enterprise Value is €1,126.5 Mil.
MPC Container Ships ASA'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 €222.5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 5.06 mean?
MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.06 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MPC Container Ships ASA and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #99 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is MPC Container Ships ASA's EV-to-EBIT too high?
MPC Container Ships ASA's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.06 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 3.11. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. MPC Container Ships ASA's value of 5.06 is 59% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #99 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MPC Container Ships ASA has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MPC Container Ships ASA's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, MPC Container Ships ASA ranks #99 out of 869 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places MPC Container Ships ASA in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35. MPC Container Ships ASA's value of 5.06 is 59% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.11 vs. the industry median of 12.35, MPC Container Ships ASA 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.35, based on 869 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. MPC Container Ships ASA's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.06 is 59% 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 MPC Container Ships ASA and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MPC Container Ships ASA's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.06, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 3.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MPC Container Ships ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.29, compared to a current price of €2.20 — trading 70.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.06, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 3.11 and 59% below the Transportation industry median of 12.35. MPC Container Ships ASA's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.06 as of Jul. 19, 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 MPC Container Ships ASA (HAM:MP2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Container Ships ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.20 is trading 70.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.29. GuruFocus considers MPC Container Ships ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:MP2:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 5.06 (63% above median its 10-year median of 3.11)
  • GF Value™: €1.29 vs. price of €2.20 (70.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59% below the Transportation median (#99 of 869)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:MP2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MPC Container Ships ASA Business Description

Address Ruselokkveien 34, Oslo, NOR, N-0251
MPC Container Ships ASA is a Norway based company that engages in the investment in and operation of shipping assets. The group's principal business activity is to invest in and operate maritime assets in the container shipping segment. It owns and operates container shops and feeder vessels that are chartered out to liner shipping companies and regional carriers. The group has one reporting segment, i.e., the container shipping segment.
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