STSBF (South Star Battery Metals) EV-to-EBIT: -5.98 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

STSBF South Star Battery Metals Corp STSBF
27 GF Score
Price $0.11
! 4 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is South Star Battery Metals EV-to-EBIT?

South Star Battery Metals STSBF -3.14% 27 EV-to-EBIT is -5.98 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates STSBF with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 666 Metals & Mining companies, South Star Battery Metals ranks worse than 150150% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, South Star Battery Metals's Enterprise Value is $12.04 Mil. South Star Battery Metals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.01 Mil. Therefore, South Star Battery Metals's EV-to-EBIT for today is -5.98.

The historical rank and industry rank for South Star Battery Metals's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

STSBF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.28   Med: -4.61   Max: -1.54
Current: -5.98

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of South Star Battery Metals was -1.54. The lowest was -7.28. And the median was -4.61.

STSBF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 666 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 11.865 vs STSBF: -5.98

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. South Star Battery Metals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.16 Mil. South Star Battery Metals's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.01 Mil. South Star Battery Metals's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -19.81%.


South Star Battery Metals  (OTCPK:STSBF) 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) %.

South Star Battery Metals's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-2.014/10.1640263
=-19.81 %

South Star Battery Metals's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.16 Mil.
South Star Battery 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 $-2.01 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 Star Battery Metals EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


South Star Battery Metals EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for South Star Battery 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.

South Star Battery Metals EV-to-EBIT Chart

South Star Battery Metals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -13.65 -0.18 -4.99 -3.60 -6.39

South Star Battery Metals Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -3.80 -2.63 -2.16 -6.39 -5.20

South Star Battery Metals EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, South Star Battery 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 Star Battery Metals EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where South Star Battery Metals's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


STSBF
27GF Score
South Star Battery Metals Corp STSBF
EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

South Star Battery Metals EV-to-EBIT Calculation

South Star Battery Metals's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=12.038/-2.014
=-5.98

South Star Battery Metals's current Enterprise Value is $12.04 Mil.
South Star Battery 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 $-2.01 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 -5.98 mean?
South Star Battery Metals (STSBF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -5.98 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on South Star Battery Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, South Star Battery Metals ranks #999999 out of 666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is South Star Battery Metals' EV-to-EBIT too high?
South Star Battery Metals' current EV-to-EBIT is -5.98. Based on the distribution chart, South Star Battery Metals ranks #999999 out of 666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, South Star Battery Metals has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Star Battery Metals' EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, South Star Battery Metals ranks #999999 out of 666 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places South Star Battery Metals 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 South Star Battery Metals 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. South Star Battery Metals's current EV-to-EBIT is -5.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Star Battery Metals stock overvalued right now?
South Star Battery Metals (STSBF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -5.98. The current EV-to-EBIT is -5.98. South Star Battery Metals' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 4 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 Star Battery Metals (STSBF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -5.98 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.

South Star Battery Metals Business Description

Other Exchanges STS:Canada
Address 1030 West Georgia Street, Suite 1507, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 2Y3
South Star Battery Metals Corp is focused on the acquisition and development of near-term mine-production projects, particularly battery minerals for clean energy. It is currently developing the Santa Cruz Graphite Project in Bahia State, Brazil and has an exploration project, BamaStar Graphite Project, in Alabama, USA.
27GF Score

Get the complete analysis for STSBF

EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$0.11
Price