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Spark Energy MineralsSPARF +4.36% EV-to-EBIT is -1.20 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 666 Metals & Mining companies, Spark Energy Minerals ranks worse than 150150% on this metric.
Spark Energy Minerals (OTCPK:SPARF) 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.
Spark Energy Minerals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $4.09 Mil.
Spark Energy Minerals'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 $-4.44 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.
* 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.
Spark Energy Minerals EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Spark Energy 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.
Spark Energy Minerals EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Spark Energy Minerals's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spark Energy Minerals's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Spark Energy Minerals's current Enterprise Value is $5.31 Mil.
Spark Energy Minerals'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 $-4.44 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.
Spark Energy Minerals (SPARF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.20 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Spark Energy Minerals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Spark Energy Minerals ranks #999999 out of 666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Spark Energy Minerals' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Spark Energy Minerals' current EV-to-EBIT is -1.20. Based on the distribution chart, Spark Energy Minerals ranks #999999 out of 666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Spark Energy Minerals' EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Spark Energy Minerals ranks #999999 out of 666 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Spark Energy 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 Spark Energy 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. Spark Energy Minerals's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spark Energy Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Spark Energy Minerals (SPARF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -1.20. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.20. 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 Spark Energy Minerals (SPARF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.20 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.
Spark Energy Minerals Inc is in the business of acquisition, exploration and evaluation of a mineral properties in Ontario, Quebec, and Brazil. Its projects include, Minas Gerais and Bahia Lithium Project, Goas Rare Earth Elements Project, Lithium Valley Lithium Project and Nova Energia Lithium Project.
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