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Mesabi TrustMSB -1.53%72 EV-to-EBIT is 28.51 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 165% above its 10-year median of 10.74. GuruFocus rates MSB with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Steel companies, Mesabi Trust ranks worse than 78.89% on this metric.
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.
Mesabi Trust's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $344.32 Mil.
Mesabi Trust'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 $10.83 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.
Mesabi Trust EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Mesabi Trust EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mesabi Trust'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.
For the Steel subindustry, Mesabi Trust'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.
Mesabi Trust EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Mesabi Trust's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mesabi Trust's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Mesabi Trust's current Enterprise Value is $308.63 Mil.
Mesabi Trust'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 $10.83 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.
Mesabi Trust (MSB) has a EV-to-EBIT of 28.51 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Mesabi Trust and its competitors. This is 165% above median its historical median of 10.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Mesabi Trust ranks #385 out of 488 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 78.9%.
Is Mesabi Trust's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Mesabi Trust's current EV-to-EBIT of 28.51 is 165% above median its 10-year median of 10.74. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.23. Mesabi Trust's value of 28.51 is 115.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mesabi Trust ranks #385 out of 488 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mesabi Trust has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mesabi Trust's EV-to-EBIT compare to FRD and INHD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Mesabi Trust ranks #385 out of 488 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Mesabi Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.23. Mesabi Trust's value of 28.51 is 115.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.74 vs. the industry median of 13.23, Mesabi Trust has consistently been above 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 Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 13.23, based on 488 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. Mesabi Trust's current EV-to-EBIT of 28.51 is 115.5% above 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 Mesabi Trust and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mesabi Trust's current EV-to-EBIT is 28.51, which is 165% above median its own 10-year median of 10.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mesabi Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesabi Trust (MSB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.36, compared to a current price of $25.07 — trading 36.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 28.51, which is 165% above median its 10-year median of 10.74 and 115.5% above the Steel industry median of 13.23. Mesabi Trust's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Mesabi Trust (MSB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 28.51 as of Jul. 16, 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 Mesabi Trust (MSB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mesabi Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.07 is trading 36.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.36.
GuruFocus considers Mesabi Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MSB:
EV-to-EBIT: 28.51 (165% above median its 10-year median of 10.74)
GF Value™: $18.36 vs. price of $25.07 (36.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 115.5% above the Steel median (#385 of 488)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mesabi Trust operates as a royalty trust in the United States. The company is involved in the conservation and protection of its assets. The company's principally wholly-owned segment is the iron ore mining segment, which generates income from the Peter Mitchell Mine, an iron mine located near Babbitt, Minnesota, at the northeastern end of the Mesabi Iron Range.
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