East Star Resources (LSE:EST) EV-to-EBIT: -32.75 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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What is East Star Resources EV-to-EBIT?

East Star Resources LSE:EST -5.49% EV-to-EBIT is -32.75 as of Jul. 19, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 Metals & Mining companies, East Star Resources ranks worse than 150829.41% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, East Star Resources's Enterprise Value is £24.92 Mil. East Star Resources's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.76 Mil. Therefore, East Star Resources's EV-to-EBIT for today is -32.75.

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

LSE:EST' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.75   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -32.75
LSE:EST's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 663 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 11.66 vs LSE:EST: -32.75

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. East Star Resources's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £16.71 Mil. East Star Resources's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.76 Mil. East Star Resources's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -4.55%.

East Star Resources  (LSE:EST) 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) %.

East Star Resources's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-0.761/16.7121875
=-4.55 %

East Star Resources's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £16.71 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. East Star Resources's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.76 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.

East Star Resources EV-to-EBIT Related Terms

East Star Resources EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for East Star 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.

East Star Resources EV-to-EBIT Chart

East Star Resources Annual Data
Trend Nov21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
-5.70 -2.97 -3.42 -5.41 -21.96

East Star Resources Semi-Annual Data
May21 Nov21 May22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.42 0.00 -5.41 0.00 -21.96

East Star Resources EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, East Star 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.

East Star Resources EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, East Star Resources's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


East Star Resources EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=24.920/-0.761
=-32.75

East Star Resources's current Enterprise Value is £24.92 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. East Star Resources's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.76 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 -32.75 mean?
East Star Resources (LSE:EST) has a EV-to-EBIT of -32.75 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on East Star Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, East Star Resources ranks #999999 out of 663 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is East Star Resources' EV-to-EBIT too high?
East Star Resources' current EV-to-EBIT is -32.75. Based on the distribution chart, East Star Resources ranks #999999 out of 663 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does East Star Resources' EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, East Star Resources ranks #999999 out of 663 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places East Star Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.66. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Metals & Mining companies is 11.66, based on 663 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 East Star Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East Star Resources's current EV-to-EBIT is -32.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East Star Resources stock overvalued right now?
East Star Resources (LSE:EST) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -32.75. The current EV-to-EBIT is -32.75. 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 East Star Resources (LSE:EST), the current EV-to-EBIT is -32.75 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.

East Star Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges 5MM:Germany
Address 25 Eccleston Place, Eccleston Yards, London, GBR, SW1W 9NF
East Star Resources PLC is exploring gold, copper, and rare earths in Kazakhstan. The principal activity of the Company is identifying potential companies, businesses, or assets that have operations in the natural resources exploration, development, and production sector. The Group manages its operations in two segments, exploration activities in Kazakhstan and corporate functions in the United Kingdom.