SHCMF (Search Minerals) EV-to-EBIT: -23.77 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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What is Search Minerals EV-to-EBIT?

Search Minerals SHCMF 32 EV-to-EBIT is -23.77 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHCMF with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 666 Metals & Mining companies, Search Minerals ranks worse than 150150% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Search Minerals's Enterprise Value is $9.65 Mil. Search Minerals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $-0.41 Mil. Therefore, Search Minerals's EV-to-EBIT for today is -23.77.

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

SHCMF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.42   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -24.42

SHCMF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 666 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 11.865 vs SHCMF: -24.42

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Search Minerals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $15.47 Mil. Search Minerals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $-0.41 Mil. Search Minerals's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -2.62%.


Search Minerals  (OTCPK:SHCMF) 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) %.

Search Minerals's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Feb. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-0.406/15.4736947
=-2.62 %

Search Minerals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $15.47 Mil.
Search Minerals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.41 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.


Search Minerals EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Search Minerals EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Search Minerals'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.

Search Minerals EV-to-EBIT Chart

Search Minerals Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -36.02 -9.37 -5.65 -18.93 -26.94

Search Minerals Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 -14.46 -12.18 -11.61 -26.94 -35.55

Search Minerals EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Search Minerals'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.


Search Minerals EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Search Minerals's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Search Minerals EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Search Minerals's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=9.649/-0.406
=-23.77

Search Minerals's current Enterprise Value is $9.65 Mil.
Search Minerals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.41 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 -23.77 mean?
Search Minerals (SHCMF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -23.77 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Search Minerals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Search Minerals ranks #999999 out of 666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Search Minerals' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Search Minerals' current EV-to-EBIT is -23.77. Based on the distribution chart, Search Minerals ranks #999999 out of 666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Search Minerals has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Search Minerals' EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Search Minerals ranks #999999 out of 666 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Search Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.87. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Metals & Mining companies is 11.87, based on 666 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 Search Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Search Minerals's current EV-to-EBIT is -23.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Search Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Search Minerals (SHCMF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -23.77. The current EV-to-EBIT is -23.77. Search Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 3 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 Search Minerals (SHCMF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -23.77 as of Jul. 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.

Search Minerals Business Description

Other Exchanges SMY:Canada
Address 1100 - 1199 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 3T5
Search Minerals Inc is engaged in the business of mineral exploration. Its primary activities include acquiring, exploring, and evaluating mineral resource properties in Canada. The company holds an interest in the Red Wine property, Quinlan, B&A Claims, CREE District, Mann, and the Two Tom properties claims.
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