Valterra Platinum (LSE:VALT) EV-to-EBIT: 5.85 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 52% Below Median

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LSE:VALT Valterra Platinum Ltd LSE:VALT
78 GF Score
Price £55.65
GF Value £42.67
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Valterra Platinum EV-to-EBIT?

Valterra Platinum LSE:VALT +1.37% 78 EV-to-EBIT is 5.85 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 12.18. GuruFocus rates LSE:VALT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of £42.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 Metals & Mining companies, Valterra Platinum ranks better than 76.5% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Valterra Platinum's Enterprise Value is £13,679 Mil. Valterra Platinum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £2,337 Mil. Therefore, Valterra Platinum's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.85.

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

LSE:VALT' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.12   Med: 12.18   Max: 48.83
Current: 5.88

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Valterra Platinum was 48.83. The lowest was -10.12. And the median was 12.18.

LSE:VALT's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
76.5% of 668 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 11.58 vs LSE:VALT: 5.88

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Valterra Platinum's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £12,316 Mil. Valterra Platinum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £2,337 Mil. Valterra Platinum's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 18.97%.


Valterra Platinum  (LSE:VALT) 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) %.

Valterra Platinum'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 )
=2336.633/12315.7896
=18.97 %

Valterra Platinum's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £12,316 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Valterra Platinum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £2,337 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.


Valterra Platinum EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Valterra Platinum EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valterra Platinum'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.

Valterra Platinum EV-to-EBIT Chart

Valterra Platinum Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Valterra Platinum Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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LSE:VALT vs HL, SIND: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Valterra Platinum'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.


Valterra Platinum EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Valterra Platinum EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Valterra Platinum's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=13678.653/2336.633
=5.85

Valterra Platinum's current Enterprise Value is £13,679 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Valterra Platinum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £2,337 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 5.85 mean?
Valterra Platinum (LSE:VALT) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.85 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Valterra Platinum and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 12.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Valterra Platinum ranks #157 out of 668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Valterra Platinum's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Valterra Platinum's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.85 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 12.18. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.58. Valterra Platinum's value of 5.85 is 49.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valterra Platinum ranks #157 out of 668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Valterra Platinum has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valterra Platinum's EV-to-EBIT compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Valterra Platinum ranks #157 out of 668 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Valterra Platinum in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.58. Valterra Platinum's value of 5.85 is 49.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.18 vs. the industry median of 11.58, Valterra Platinum 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Metals & Mining companies is 11.58, based on 668 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. Valterra Platinum's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.85 is 49.5% 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 Valterra Platinum and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valterra Platinum's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.85, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 12.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valterra Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valterra Platinum (LSE:VALT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £42.67, compared to a current price of £55.65 — trading 30.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.85, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 12.18 and 49.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 11.58. Valterra Platinum's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Valterra Platinum (LSE:VALT), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.85 as of Aug. 02, 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 Valterra Platinum (LSE:VALT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valterra Platinum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £55.65 is trading 30.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £42.67. GuruFocus considers Valterra Platinum to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:VALT:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 5.85 (52% below median its 10-year median of 12.18)
  • GF Value™: £42.67 vs. price of £55.65 (30.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.5% below the Metals & Mining median (#157 of 668)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:VALT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Valterra Platinum Business Description

Address 144 Oxford Road, Melrose, Rosebank, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Valterra Platinum Ltd supplies platinum group metals (PGMs). It provides services across the value chain, including mining, recycling, and trading of metals. Its products include PGMs such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, and ruthenium; base metals such as copper, nickel, cobalt sulphate, and chrome; and other by-products such as gold and sodium sulphate, with operations across different stages of production. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of Platinum. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from Japan.
78GF Score

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