Sound Energy (LSE:SOU) EV-to-EBIT: -2.07 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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What is Sound Energy EV-to-EBIT?

Sound Energy LSE:SOU EV-to-EBIT is -2.07 as of Aug. 10, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 702 Oil & Gas companies, Sound Energy ranks worse than 142450% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Sound Energy's Enterprise Value is £45.00 Mil. Sound Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-21.72 Mil. Therefore, Sound Energy's EV-to-EBIT for today is -2.07.

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

LSE:SOU' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -466.19   Med: 12.74   Max: 25.71
Current: -2.07

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Sound Energy was 25.71. The lowest was -466.19. And the median was 12.74.

LSE:SOU's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 702 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.445 vs LSE:SOU: -2.07

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Sound Energy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £64.00 Mil. Sound Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-21.72 Mil. Sound Energy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -33.93%.


Sound Energy  (LSE:SOU) 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) %.

Sound Energy'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 )
=-21.715/63.99582
=-33.93 %

Sound Energy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £64.00 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sound Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-21.72 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.


Sound Energy EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Sound Energy EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sound Energy'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.

Sound Energy EV-to-EBIT Chart

Sound Energy 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 22.54 6.63 -6.42 -0.40 -2.95

Sound Energy Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -6.42 0.00 -0.40 0.00 -2.95

LSE:SOU vs COP, EOG, FANG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Sound Energy'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.


Sound Energy EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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



Sound Energy EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Sound Energy's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=45.004/-21.715
=-2.07

Sound Energy's current Enterprise Value is £45.00 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sound Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-21.72 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 -2.07 mean?
Sound Energy (LSE:SOU) has a EV-to-EBIT of -2.07 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sound Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sound Energy ranks #999999 out of 702 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Sound Energy's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sound Energy's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.07. Based on the distribution chart, Sound Energy ranks #999999 out of 702 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Sound Energy's EV-to-EBIT compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Sound Energy ranks #999999 out of 702 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sound Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.45. 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 11.45, based on 702 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 Sound Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sound Energy's current EV-to-EBIT is -2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sound Energy stock overvalued right now?
Sound Energy (LSE:SOU) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -2.07. The current EV-to-EBIT is -2.07. 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 Sound Energy (LSE:SOU), the current EV-to-EBIT is -2.07 as of Aug. 10, 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.

Sound Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges SNEGF:USA88S:Germany
Address 20 St Dunstan\'s Hill, London, GBR, EC3R 8HL
Sound Energy PLC is the holding company for a group of energy-focused companies, whose principal activities are currently the exploration, appraisal, and development of gas assets. The group's current principal area of activity is in Morocco, and the company is focused on achieving its first production from an onshore discovery. The company categorizes its operations into three business segments: corporate, exploration and appraisal, and development and production.