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South Pacific MetalsSPMEF -4.05%34 EV-to-EBIT is -18.09 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates SPMEF with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 Metals & Mining companies, South Pacific Metals ranks worse than 149700.45% on this metric.
South Pacific Metals (OTCPK:SPMEF) 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.
South Pacific Metals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $18.45 Mil.
South Pacific Metals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.04 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.
South Pacific Metals EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
South Pacific Metals EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for South Pacific Metals'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 Gold subindustry, South Pacific Metals'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.
South Pacific Metals EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, South Pacific Metals's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Pacific Metals's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
South Pacific Metals's current Enterprise Value is $36.86 Mil.
South Pacific Metals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.04 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.
South Pacific Metals (SPMEF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -18.09 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on South Pacific Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, South Pacific Metals ranks #999999 out of 668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is South Pacific Metals' EV-to-EBIT too high?
South Pacific Metals' current EV-to-EBIT is -18.09. Based on the distribution chart, South Pacific Metals ranks #999999 out of 668 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, South Pacific Metals has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Pacific Metals' EV-to-EBIT compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, South Pacific Metals ranks #999999 out of 668 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places South Pacific Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.70. 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 11.70, based on 668 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 South Pacific Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Pacific Metals's current EV-to-EBIT is -18.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Pacific Metals stock overvalued right now?
South Pacific Metals (SPMEF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -18.09. The current EV-to-EBIT is -18.09. South Pacific Metals' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 South Pacific Metals (SPMEF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -18.09 as of Aug. 04, 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.
South Pacific Metals Corp is an emerging gold-copper exploration company operating in the heart of Papua New Guinea's gold and copper production corridors. With an expansive 3,000 sqkm land package and four transformative gold-copper projects contiguous with producers K92 Mining, PanAust and neighbouring Barrick Gold, new leadership and experienced in-country teams are prioritizing thoughtful and rigorous technical programs focused on boots-on-the-ground exploration to prioritize discovery across its portfolio projects: Anga, Osena, Kili Teke and May River.
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