SMPEF (Southern Empire Resources) EV-to-EBIT: -7.94 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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What is Southern Empire Resources EV-to-EBIT?

Southern Empire Resources SMPEF EV-to-EBIT is -7.94 as of Jul. 26, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 665 Metals & Mining companies, Southern Empire Resources ranks worse than 150375.79% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Southern Empire Resources's Enterprise Value is $4.12 Mil. Southern Empire Resources's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.52 Mil. Therefore, Southern Empire Resources's EV-to-EBIT for today is -7.94.

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

SMPEF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.09   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -8.09

SMPEF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 665 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 11.81 vs SMPEF: -8.09

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Southern Empire Resources's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $5.07 Mil. Southern Empire Resources's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.52 Mil. Southern Empire Resources's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -10.23%.


Southern Empire Resources  (OTCPK:SMPEF) 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) %.

Southern Empire Resources's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Apr. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-0.519/5.0738144
=-10.23 %

Southern Empire Resources's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $5.07 Mil.
Southern Empire Resources's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.52 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.


Southern Empire Resources EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Southern Empire Resources EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Empire Resources'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.

Southern Empire Resources EV-to-EBIT Chart

Southern Empire Resources Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.51 -0.29 -3.65 -3.21 -5.01

Southern Empire Resources Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 -1.94 -3.01 -5.01 -8.47 -5.90

SMPEF vs NEM, AU: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Southern Empire Resources'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.


Southern Empire Resources EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Empire Resources's EV-to-EBIT falls into.



Southern Empire Resources EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Southern Empire Resources's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=4.119/-0.519
=-7.94

Southern Empire Resources's current Enterprise Value is $4.12 Mil.
Southern Empire Resources's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.52 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 -7.94 mean?
Southern Empire Resources (SMPEF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -7.94 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Southern Empire Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Empire Resources ranks #999999 out of 665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Southern Empire Resources' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Southern Empire Resources' current EV-to-EBIT is -7.94. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Empire Resources ranks #999999 out of 665 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Southern Empire Resources' EV-to-EBIT compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Southern Empire Resources ranks #999999 out of 665 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Southern Empire Resources 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Metals & Mining companies is 11.81, based on 665 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 Southern Empire Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining 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. Southern Empire Resources's current EV-to-EBIT is -7.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Empire Resources stock overvalued right now?
Southern Empire Resources (SMPEF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -7.94. The current EV-to-EBIT is -7.94. 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 Southern Empire Resources (SMPEF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -7.94 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.

Southern Empire Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges SMP:Canada
Address 789 West Pender Street, Suite 400, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 1H2
Southern Empire Resources Corp is focused on the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of metals and mineral resource properties. Its exploration projects include the Oro Cruz Project in California, U.S.A., as well as the Pedro Gold Project, VLM Project, Centauro Project, and La Loma Project in Mexico.