MQMIF (MetalQuest Mining) EV-to-EBIT: 3.44 (As of Aug. 07, 2026)

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What is MetalQuest Mining EV-to-EBIT?

MetalQuest Mining MQMIF 24 EV-to-EBIT is 3.44 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates MQMIF with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 671 Metals & Mining companies, MetalQuest Mining ranks better than 86.89% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, MetalQuest Mining's Enterprise Value is $3.90 Mil. MetalQuest Mining's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.14 Mil. Therefore, MetalQuest Mining's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.44.

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

MQMIF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 4.11
Current: 3.27

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of MetalQuest Mining was 4.11. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

MQMIF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
86.89% of 671 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 12.69 vs MQMIF: 3.27

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. MetalQuest Mining's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $8.29 Mil. MetalQuest Mining's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.14 Mil. MetalQuest Mining's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 13.71%.


MetalQuest Mining  (OTCPK:MQMIF) 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) %.

MetalQuest Mining's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Apr. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=1.136/8.285364
=13.71 %

MetalQuest Mining's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $8.29 Mil.
MetalQuest Mining's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.14 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.


MetalQuest Mining EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


MetalQuest Mining EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MetalQuest Mining'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.

MetalQuest Mining EV-to-EBIT Chart

MetalQuest Mining Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EV-to-EBIT
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MetalQuest Mining Quarterly Data
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MetalQuest Mining EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, MetalQuest Mining'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.


MetalQuest Mining EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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MetalQuest Mining EV-to-EBIT Calculation

MetalQuest Mining's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=3.903/1.136
=3.44

MetalQuest Mining's current Enterprise Value is $3.90 Mil.
MetalQuest Mining's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.14 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 3.44 mean?
MetalQuest Mining (MQMIF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.44 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MetalQuest Mining and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MetalQuest Mining ranks #88 out of 671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is MetalQuest Mining's EV-to-EBIT too high?
MetalQuest Mining's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.44. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.69. MetalQuest Mining's value of 3.44 is 72.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MetalQuest Mining ranks #88 out of 671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MetalQuest Mining has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MetalQuest Mining's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, MetalQuest Mining ranks #88 out of 671 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places MetalQuest Mining in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.69. MetalQuest Mining's value of 3.44 is 72.9% below this benchmark. 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 12.69, based on 671 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. MetalQuest Mining's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.44 is 72.9% 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 MetalQuest Mining and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MetalQuest Mining's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MetalQuest Mining stock overvalued right now?
MetalQuest Mining (MQMIF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 3.44. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.44 and 72.9% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 12.69. MetalQuest Mining's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 1 warning sign 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 MetalQuest Mining (MQMIF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.44 as of Aug. 07, 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.

MetalQuest Mining Business Description

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Address 101 - 2148 West 38th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6M 1R9
MetalQuest Mining Inc is an exploration stage company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Canada with the view of developing them to a stage where it can be exploited at a profit or to arrange joint ventures whereby other companies provide funding for development and exploration. The company projects include the Murray Brook Project and the Lac Otelnuk Iron Ore Project.
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