RCON (Recon Technology) EV-to-EBIT: -8.65 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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RCON Recon Technology Ltd RCON
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Price $0.47
GF Value $2.49
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Recon Technology EV-to-EBIT?

Recon Technology RCON +12.04% 47 EV-to-EBIT is -8.65 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates RCON with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 691 Oil & Gas companies, Recon Technology ranks worse than 144717.66% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Recon Technology's Enterprise Value is $35.27 Mil. Recon Technology's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-4.08 Mil. Therefore, Recon Technology's EV-to-EBIT for today is -8.65.

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

RCON' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.42   Med: -1.47   Max: 10.24
Current: -8.65

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Recon Technology was 10.24. The lowest was -22.42. And the median was -1.47.

RCON's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 691 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.81 vs RCON: -8.65

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Recon Technology's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $41.20 Mil. Recon Technology's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-4.08 Mil. Recon Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -9.89%.


Recon Technology  (NAS:RCON) 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) %.

Recon Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-4.076/41.19566
=-9.89 %

Recon Technology's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $41.20 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Recon Technology's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-4.08 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.


Recon Technology EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Recon Technology EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Recon Technology'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.

Recon Technology EV-to-EBIT Chart

Recon Technology Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBIT
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Recon Technology Semi-Annual Data
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RCON vs KLNG, KLXE, GWTI: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Recon Technology'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.


Recon Technology EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Recon Technology EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Recon Technology's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=35.271/-4.076
=-8.65

Recon Technology's current Enterprise Value is $35.27 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Recon Technology's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-4.08 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 -8.65 mean?
Recon Technology (RCON) has a EV-to-EBIT of -8.65 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Recon Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Recon Technology ranks #999999 out of 691 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Recon Technology's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Recon Technology's current EV-to-EBIT is -8.65. Based on the distribution chart, Recon Technology ranks #999999 out of 691 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Recon Technology has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Recon Technology's EV-to-EBIT compare to KLNG and KLXE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Recon Technology ranks #999999 out of 691 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Recon Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.81. 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 11.81, based on 691 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 Recon Technology and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Recon Technology's current EV-to-EBIT is -8.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Recon Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recon Technology (RCON) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.49, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 81.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -8.65. Recon Technology's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 6 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 Recon Technology (RCON), the current EV-to-EBIT is -8.65 as of Jul. 26, 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 Recon Technology (RCON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recon Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 81.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.49. GuruFocus considers Recon Technology to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for RCON:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -8.65
  • GF Value™: $2.49 vs. price of $0.47 (81.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Recon Technology Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 1 Shui’an South Street, Room 601, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100012
Recon Technology Ltd provides automation systems, industrial equipment, and support services tailored for the oil and gas industry in China. The company's business spans key segments such as automation products and software, equipment and accessories, oilfield environmental protection, and platform outsourcing services. It generates the majority of its revenue by providing integrated automation services to Chinese petroleum companies at oilfields. Its key products and services include pumping unit controllers, natural gas flow computer systems, wireless dynamometers and wireless pressure gauges, and an oilfield monitor and data acquisition system. The company's operations are centered on servicing upstream clients throughout China, with some broader industrial automation solutions.
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