Oil & Natural Gas (NSE:ONGC) EV-to-EBIT: 6.61 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 27% Above Median

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NSE:ONGC Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd NSE:ONGC
85 GF Score
Price ₹236.40
GF Value ₹292.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Oil & Natural Gas EV-to-EBIT?

Oil & Natural Gas NSE:ONGC -0.88% 85 EV-to-EBIT is 6.61 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 5.22. GuruFocus rates NSE:ONGC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹292.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 711 Oil & Gas companies, Oil & Natural Gas ranks better than 74.26% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Oil & Natural Gas's Enterprise Value is ₹4,735,448 Mil. Oil & Natural Gas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹716,680 Mil. Therefore, Oil & Natural Gas's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.61.

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

NSE:ONGC' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77   Med: 5.22   Max: 17.58
Current: 6.61

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Oil & Natural Gas was 17.58. The lowest was 1.77. And the median was 5.22.

NSE:ONGC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
74.26% of 711 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.62 vs NSE:ONGC: 6.61

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Oil & Natural Gas's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹2,955,108 Mil. Oil & Natural Gas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹716,680 Mil. Oil & Natural Gas's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 24.25%.


Oil & Natural Gas  (NSE:ONGC) 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) %.

Oil & Natural Gas'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 )
=716680.4/2955107.5371
=24.25 %

Oil & Natural Gas's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹2,955,108 Mil.
Oil & Natural Gas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹716,680 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.


Oil & Natural Gas EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Oil & Natural Gas EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oil & Natural 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.

Oil & Natural Gas EV-to-EBIT Chart

Oil & Natural Gas Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT
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Oil & Natural Gas Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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NSE:ONGC vs XOM, CVX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Oil & Natural 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.


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

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

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


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Oil & Natural Gas EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=4735448.174/716680.4
=6.61

Oil & Natural Gas's current Enterprise Value is ₹4,735,448 Mil.
Oil & Natural Gas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹716,680 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 6.61 mean?
Oil & Natural Gas (NSE:ONGC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.61 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Oil & Natural Gas and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 5.22. Over the past decade, Oil & Natural Gas' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.77 to 17.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil & Natural Gas ranks #183 out of 711 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Oil & Natural Gas' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Oil & Natural Gas' current EV-to-EBIT of 6.61 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 5.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 17.58. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.62. Oil & Natural Gas' value of 6.61 is 43.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil & Natural Gas ranks #183 out of 711 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Oil & Natural Gas has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oil & Natural Gas' EV-to-EBIT compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Oil & Natural Gas ranks #183 out of 711 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Oil & Natural Gas in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.62. Oil & Natural Gas' value of 6.61 is 43.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Oil & Natural Gas' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.77 to 17.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.22 vs. the industry median of 11.62, Oil & Natural Gas 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 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. Oil & Natural Gas's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.61 is 43.1% 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 Oil & Natural 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. Oil & Natural Gas's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.61, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 5.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oil & Natural Gas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oil & Natural Gas (NSE:ONGC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹292.84, compared to a current price of ₹236.40 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.61, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 5.22 and 43.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.62. Oil & Natural Gas' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Oil & Natural Gas (NSE:ONGC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.61 as of Aug. 22, 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 Oil & Natural Gas (NSE:ONGC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oil & Natural Gas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹236.40 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹292.84. GuruFocus considers Oil & Natural Gas to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ONGC:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 6.61 (27% above median its 10-year median of 5.22)
  • GF Value™: ₹292.84 vs. price of ₹236.40 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#183 of 711)

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


Oil & Natural Gas Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 500312:India
Address Nelson Mandela Marg, Plot No. 5A-5B, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, IND, 110070
Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd is an Indian-based company. It engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and value-added products. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following business segments: Refining and Marketing, which derives maximum revenue, Exploration and Production, and Petrochemicals. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from India, from its offshore and onshore activities, and is also involved in exploration and production activities outside India.
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