LQMT (Liquidmetal Technologies) EV-to-EBIT: -47.74 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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What is Liquidmetal Technologies EV-to-EBIT?

Liquidmetal Technologies LQMT +0.27% 28 EV-to-EBIT is -47.74 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates LQMT with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,373 Industrial Products companies, Liquidmetal Technologies ranks worse than 42140.71% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Liquidmetal Technologies's Enterprise Value is $205.82 Mil. Liquidmetal Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-4.31 Mil. Therefore, Liquidmetal Technologies's EV-to-EBIT for today is -47.74.

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

LQMT' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -59.47   Med: -14.84   Max: -4.05
Current: -47.74

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Liquidmetal Technologies was -4.05. The lowest was -59.47. And the median was -14.84.

LQMT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 2373 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.5 vs LQMT: -47.74

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Liquidmetal Technologies's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $167.81 Mil. Liquidmetal Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-4.31 Mil. Liquidmetal Technologies's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -2.57%.


Liquidmetal Technologies  (OTCPK:LQMT) 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) %.

Liquidmetal Technologies's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-4.311/167.8053811
=-2.57 %

Liquidmetal Technologies's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $167.81 Mil.
Liquidmetal Technologies'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 $-4.31 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.


Liquidmetal Technologies EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Liquidmetal Technologies EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Liquidmetal Technologies'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.

Liquidmetal Technologies EV-to-EBIT Chart

Liquidmetal Technologies 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 -15.27 -12.95 -10.49 -7.08 -21.43

Liquidmetal Technologies Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -26.55 -30.78 -21.43 -21.64 -38.92

LQMT vs TG, AP, TPCS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Liquidmetal Technologies'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.


Liquidmetal Technologies EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Liquidmetal Technologies's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Liquidmetal Technologies EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Liquidmetal Technologies's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=205.818/-4.311
=-47.74

Liquidmetal Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $205.82 Mil.
Liquidmetal Technologies'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 $-4.31 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 -47.74 mean?
Liquidmetal Technologies (LQMT) has a EV-to-EBIT of -47.74 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Liquidmetal Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Liquidmetal Technologies ranks #999999 out of 2373 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Liquidmetal Technologies' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Liquidmetal Technologies' current EV-to-EBIT is -47.74. Based on the distribution chart, Liquidmetal Technologies ranks #999999 out of 2373 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Liquidmetal Technologies has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liquidmetal Technologies' EV-to-EBIT compare to TG and AP?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Liquidmetal Technologies ranks #999999 out of 2373 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Liquidmetal Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.50. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.50, based on 2,373 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 Liquidmetal Technologies and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liquidmetal Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT is -47.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liquidmetal Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Liquidmetal Technologies (LQMT) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -47.74. The current EV-to-EBIT is -47.74. Liquidmetal Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Liquidmetal Technologies (LQMT), the current EV-to-EBIT is -47.74 as of Aug. 20, 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.

Liquidmetal Technologies Business Description

Address 20321 Valencia Circle, Lake Forest, CA, USA, 92630
Liquidmetal Technologies Inc is a materials technology and manufacturing company that develops and commercializes products made from amorphous alloys. The alloys consist of a variety of proprietary bulk alloys and composites that utilize the advantages offered by amorphous alloy technology. Amorphous alloys are, in general, materials that are distinguished by their ability to retain a random atomic structure when they solidify, in contrast to the crystalline atomic structure that forms in other metals and alloys when it is solidify. Its product application spreads across various industries which includes aerospace components, defense parts, medical devices, sporting goods, leisure products, automotive components, and industrial machines.
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