Essar Shipping (NSE:ESSARSHPNG) EV-to-EBIT: -108.65 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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NSE:ESSARSHPNG Essar Shipping Ltd NSE:ESSARSHPNG
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GF Value ₹1.04
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What is Essar Shipping EV-to-EBIT?

Essar Shipping NSE:ESSARSHPNG -10.58% 34 EV-to-EBIT is -108.65 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ESSARSHPNG with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 865 Transportation companies, Essar Shipping ranks worse than 115606.82% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Essar Shipping's Enterprise Value is ₹19,557.52 Mil. Essar Shipping's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-180.00 Mil. Therefore, Essar Shipping's EV-to-EBIT for today is -108.65.

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

NSE:ESSARSHPNG' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -143.25   Med: 0.28   Max: 1296.39
Current: -108.65

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Essar Shipping was 1296.39. The lowest was -143.25. And the median was 0.28.

NSE:ESSARSHPNG's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 865 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.11 vs NSE:ESSARSHPNG: -108.65

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Essar Shipping's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹20,420.61 Mil. Essar Shipping's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-180.00 Mil. Essar Shipping's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.88%.


Essar Shipping  (NSE:ESSARSHPNG) 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) %.

Essar Shipping'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 )
=-180/20420.60944
=-0.88 %

Essar Shipping's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹20,420.61 Mil.
Essar Shipping's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹-180.00 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.


Essar Shipping EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Essar Shipping EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Essar Shipping'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.

Essar Shipping EV-to-EBIT Chart

Essar Shipping Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.80 1.69 -123.73 2.74 -113.47

Essar Shipping Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 2.74 0.77 15.34 24.07 -113.47

Essar Shipping EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Essar Shipping'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.


Essar Shipping EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Essar Shipping's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Essar Shipping EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Essar Shipping's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=19557.521/-180
=-108.65

Essar Shipping's current Enterprise Value is ₹19,557.52 Mil.
Essar Shipping's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹-180.00 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 -108.65 mean?
Essar Shipping (NSE:ESSARSHPNG) has a EV-to-EBIT of -108.65 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Essar Shipping and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Essar Shipping ranks #999999 out of 865 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Essar Shipping's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Essar Shipping's current EV-to-EBIT is -108.65. Based on the distribution chart, Essar Shipping ranks #999999 out of 865 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Essar Shipping has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essar Shipping's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Essar Shipping ranks #999999 out of 865 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Essar Shipping in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.11. 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.11, based on 865 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 Essar Shipping and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essar Shipping's current EV-to-EBIT is -108.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essar Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essar Shipping (NSE:ESSARSHPNG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1.04, compared to a current price of ₹17.49 — trading 1581.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -108.65. Essar Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 7 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 Essar Shipping (NSE:ESSARSHPNG), the current EV-to-EBIT is -108.65 as of Aug. 14, 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 Essar Shipping (NSE:ESSARSHPNG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essar Shipping stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹17.49 is trading 1581.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1.04. GuruFocus considers Essar Shipping to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ESSARSHPNG:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -108.65
  • GF Value™: ₹1.04 vs. price of ₹17.49 (1581.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Essar Shipping Business Description

Other Exchanges 533704:India
Address 11, K.K. Marg, Essar House, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 034
Essar Shipping Ltd is engaged in fleet operating and chartering and operates in international and coastal voyages. The company is diversified across various sectors of Energy, Infrastructure, steel, and Services. The company operates in Fleet operations and chartering, oilfield services, and logistics services. The company generates maximum revenue from a single operating segment, namely the Shipping segment.
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