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Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG) 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.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD145.8 Mil.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KWD20.6 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.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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 Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP'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.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's current Enterprise Value is KWD151.6 Mil.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was KWD20.6 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.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.36 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Independent Petroleum Group KSCP and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 9.86. Over the past decade, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.14 to 34.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP ranks #189 out of 707 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.36 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 9.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.14 to a high of 34.68. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.53. Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's value of 7.36 is 36.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP ranks #189 out of 707 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's EV-to-EBIT compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP ranks #189 out of 707 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Independent Petroleum Group KSCP in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.53. Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's value of 7.36 is 36.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.14 to 34.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.86 vs. the industry median of 11.53, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.53, based on 707 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. Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.36 is 36.2% 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 Independent Petroleum Group KSCP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.36, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 9.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Independent Petroleum Group KSCP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.41, compared to a current price of KWD0.66 — trading 61.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.36, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 9.86 and 36.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.53. Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.36 as of Aug. 14, 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 Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.66 is trading 61.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.41.
GuruFocus considers Independent Petroleum Group KSCP to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:IPG:
EV-to-EBIT: 7.36 (25% below median its 10-year median of 9.86)
GF Value™: KWD0.41 vs. price of KWD0.66 (61.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#189 of 707)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:IPG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP is engaged in the trading and marketing of crude oil, petroleum products. The trading of crude oil and petroleum products is also related to storage and distribution operations. LPG, petrochemicals, and fertilizers. In addition to this core activity, it has interests in terminals, pipelines, and shipping. The group operates in Europe, Africa and Middle East, and Asia and the Far East where Africa and the Middle East region generates maximum revenue.
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