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SimsSMSMY 71 EV-to-EBIT is 12.87 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 9.68. GuruFocus rates SMSMY with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 491 Steel companies, Sims ranks worse than 51.53% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Sims's Enterprise Value is $3,782 Mil.
Sims's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $294 Mil. Therefore, Sims's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sims's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
SMSMY'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.87 Med: 9.68 Max: 68.93
Current: 12.87
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Sims was 68.93. The lowest was -14.87. And the median was 9.68.
SMSMY's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 51.53% of 491
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.5
vs SMSMY: 12.87
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.
Sims's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,267 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sims's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $294 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.
Sims EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Sims EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sims'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.
For the Steel subindustry, Sims'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.
Sims EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Sims's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sims's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Sims's current Enterprise Value is $3,782 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sims's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $294 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.
Sims (SMSMY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.87 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sims and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 9.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Sims ranks #253 out of 491 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is Sims' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sims' current EV-to-EBIT of 12.87 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 9.68. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.50. Sims' value of 12.87 is 3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sims ranks #253 out of 491 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sims has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sims' EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sims ranks #253 out of 491 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sims in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.50. Sims' value of 12.87 is 3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.68 vs. the industry median of 12.50, Sims has consistently been above 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 a Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 12.50, based on 491 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. Sims's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.87 is 3% above 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 Sims and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sims's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.87, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 9.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sims stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sims (SMSMY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.82, compared to a current price of $17.25 — trading 59.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.87, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 9.68 and 3% above the Steel industry median of 12.50. Sims' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Sims (SMSMY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.87 as of Aug. 27, 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 Sims (SMSMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sims stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.25 is trading 59.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.82.
GuruFocus considers Sims to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMSMY:
EV-to-EBIT: 12.87 (33% above median its 10-year median of 9.68)
GF Value™: $10.82 vs. price of $17.25 (59.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3% above the Steel median (#253 of 491)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMSMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sims is the world's largest publicly traded metal and electronics recycler, with about three-fourths of earnings generated in North America and the remainder from Australia and New Zealand. Its main business is the buying, processing, and selling of scrap metal.Sims North American segment comprises the largest ferrous scrap recycler in North America, trading as Sims Metal Management, and 50% owned SA Recycling. Almost all sales are of ferrous metals with less than 10% of sales volumes from more valuable nonferrous metals retrieved in the scrap recycling process.
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