UK Oil & Gas (LSE:UKOG) EV-to-EBIT: -0.45 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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What is UK Oil & Gas EV-to-EBIT?

UK Oil & Gas LSE:UKOG -9.09% EV-to-EBIT is -0.45 as of Aug. 21, 2026. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 711 Oil & Gas companies, UK Oil & Gas ranks worse than 140646.84% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, UK Oil & Gas's Enterprise Value is £1.77 Mil. UK Oil & Gas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-3.94 Mil. Therefore, UK Oil & Gas's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.45.

The historical rank and industry rank for UK Oil & Gas's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:UKOG' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -85.94   Med: -1.52   Max: 0.07
Current: -0.45

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of UK Oil & Gas was 0.07. The lowest was -85.94. And the median was -1.52.

LSE:UKOG's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 711 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.62 vs LSE:UKOG: -0.45

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. UK Oil & Gas's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £2.06 Mil. UK Oil & Gas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-3.94 Mil. UK Oil & Gas's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -191.05%.


UK Oil & Gas  (LSE:UKOG) 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) %.

UK Oil & Gas'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 )
=-3.935/2.05964476
=-191.05 %

UK Oil & Gas's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £2.06 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. UK Oil & Gas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-3.94 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.


UK Oil & Gas EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


UK Oil & Gas EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UK Oil & Gas'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.

UK Oil & Gas EV-to-EBIT Chart

UK Oil & Gas Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.15 -2.39 -2.33 -0.10 -0.69

UK Oil & Gas Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 0.00 -0.10 0.00 -0.69 0.00

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

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, UK Oil & Gas'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.


UK Oil & Gas EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where UK Oil & Gas's EV-to-EBIT falls into.



UK Oil & Gas EV-to-EBIT Calculation

UK Oil & Gas's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1.769/-3.935
=-0.45

UK Oil & Gas's current Enterprise Value is £1.77 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. UK Oil & Gas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-3.94 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 -0.45 mean?
UK Oil & Gas (LSE:UKOG) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.45 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on UK Oil & Gas and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, UK Oil & Gas ranks #999999 out of 711 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is UK Oil & Gas' EV-to-EBIT too high?
UK Oil & Gas' current EV-to-EBIT is -0.45. Based on the distribution chart, UK Oil & Gas ranks #999999 out of 711 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does UK Oil & Gas' EV-to-EBIT compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, UK Oil & Gas ranks #999999 out of 711 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places UK Oil & Gas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.62. 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 11.62, based on 711 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 UK Oil & Gas and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UK Oil & Gas's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UK Oil & Gas stock overvalued right now?
UK Oil & Gas (LSE:UKOG) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -0.45. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.45. 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 UK Oil & Gas (LSE:UKOG), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.45 as of Aug. 21, 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.

UK Oil & Gas Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 0UK0:Germany
Address 20 Primrose Street, 8th Floor, The Broadgate Tower, London, GBR, EC2A 2EW
UK Oil & Gas PLC focuses on hydrogen storage and the exploration, appraisal, and development of oil and gas assets. It is actively engaged in oil production, oil and gas exploration and evaluation, as well as salt cavern hydrogen storage projects located in South Dorset and East Yorkshire. The company operates as an oil and gas exploration company that is transitioning from its previous onshore petroleum operations in the UK and Turkey towards clean energy development. The company's operations are organized into three reportable segments: Oil Production, which covers all producing business activities; Oil Exploration and Evaluation, which includes non-producing activities; and Head Office, encompassing corporate, administrative, and parent company functions.