RSRV (The Reserve Petroleum Co) EV-to-EBIT: 3.97 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 22% Below Median

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RSRV The Reserve Petroleum Co RSRV
80 GF Score
Price $212.00
GF Value $242.32
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is The Reserve Petroleum Co EV-to-EBIT?

The Reserve Petroleum Co RSRV 80 EV-to-EBIT is 3.97 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 5.12. GuruFocus rates RSRV with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $242.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 711 Oil & Gas companies, The Reserve Petroleum Co ranks better than 87.34% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, The Reserve Petroleum Co's Enterprise Value is $25.99 Mil. The Reserve Petroleum Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.55 Mil. Therefore, The Reserve Petroleum Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.97.

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

RSRV' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -161.03   Med: 5.12   Max: 479.89
Current: 3.97

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of The Reserve Petroleum Co was 479.89. The lowest was -161.03. And the median was 5.12.

RSRV's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
87.34% of 711 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.62 vs RSRV: 3.97

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. The Reserve Petroleum Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $25.93 Mil. The Reserve Petroleum Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.55 Mil. The Reserve Petroleum Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 25.26%.


The Reserve Petroleum Co  (OTCPK:RSRV) 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) %.

The Reserve Petroleum Co'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 )
=6.549/25.929
=25.26 %

The Reserve Petroleum Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $25.93 Mil.
The Reserve Petroleum Co'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 $6.55 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.


The Reserve Petroleum Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


The Reserve Petroleum Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Reserve Petroleum Co'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.

The Reserve Petroleum Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

The Reserve Petroleum Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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The Reserve Petroleum Co Quarterly Data
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RSRV vs AMEN, BATL, EONR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, The Reserve Petroleum Co'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.


The Reserve Petroleum Co EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where The Reserve Petroleum Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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The Reserve Petroleum Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

The Reserve Petroleum Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=25.992/6.549
=3.97

The Reserve Petroleum Co's current Enterprise Value is $25.99 Mil.
The Reserve Petroleum Co'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 $6.55 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 3.97 mean?
The Reserve Petroleum Co (RSRV) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.97 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on The Reserve Petroleum Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 5.12. According to the industry distribution chart, The Reserve Petroleum Co ranks #90 out of 711 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is The Reserve Petroleum Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
The Reserve Petroleum Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.97 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 5.12. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.62. The Reserve Petroleum Co's value of 3.97 is 65.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Reserve Petroleum Co ranks #90 out of 711 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Reserve Petroleum Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Reserve Petroleum Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to AMEN and BATL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, The Reserve Petroleum Co ranks #90 out of 711 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places The Reserve Petroleum Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.62. The Reserve Petroleum Co's value of 3.97 is 65.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.12 vs. the industry median of 11.62, The Reserve Petroleum Co 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. The Reserve Petroleum Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.97 is 65.8% 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 The Reserve Petroleum Co 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. The Reserve Petroleum Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.97, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 5.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Reserve Petroleum Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Reserve Petroleum Co (RSRV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $242.32, compared to a current price of $212.00 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.97, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 5.12 and 65.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.62. The Reserve Petroleum Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 The Reserve Petroleum Co (RSRV), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.97 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 The Reserve Petroleum Co (RSRV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Reserve Petroleum Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $212.00 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $242.32. GuruFocus considers The Reserve Petroleum Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for RSRV:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 3.97 (22% below median its 10-year median of 5.12)
  • GF Value™: $242.32 vs. price of $212.00 (12.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.8% below the Oil & Gas median (#90 of 711)

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


The Reserve Petroleum Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 6801 Broadway Extension, Suite 300, Oklahoma City, OK, USA, 73116-9037
The Reserve Petroleum Co is an independent oil and gas company engaged in oil and natural gas exploration, development, and minerals management with areas of concentration in Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming, a single business segment.
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