Archer (STU:8SW) EV-to-EBIT: 14.70 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 67% Above Median

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.

STU:8SW Archer Ltd STU:8SW
59 GF Score
Price €2.16
GF Value €1.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Archer EV-to-EBIT?

Archer STU:8SW +0.93% 59 EV-to-EBIT is 14.70 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 8.81. GuruFocus rates STU:8SW with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 692 Oil & Gas companies, Archer ranks worse than 60.69% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Archer's Enterprise Value is €688 Mil. Archer's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €47 Mil. Therefore, Archer's EV-to-EBIT for today is 14.70.

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

STU:8SW' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -709.72   Med: 8.81   Max: 78.19
Current: 14.59

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Archer was 78.19. The lowest was -709.72. And the median was 8.81.

STU:8SW's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
60.69% of 692 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.745 vs STU:8SW: 14.59

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Archer's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €712 Mil. Archer's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €47 Mil. Archer's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.57%.


Archer  (STU:8SW) 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) %.

Archer'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 )
=46.81/712.46048
=6.57 %

Archer's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €712 Mil.
Archer'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 €47 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.


Archer EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Archer EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Archer'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.

Archer EV-to-EBIT Chart

Archer 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 26.94 10.11 12.56 10.62 25.39

Archer 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 15.20 15.13 15.48 25.39 14.81

STU:8SW vs NE, RIG, VAL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Archer'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.


Archer EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Archer's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


STU:8SW
59GF Score
Archer Ltd STU:8SW
EV-to-EBIT is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Archer EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Archer's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=687.988/46.81
=14.70

Archer's current Enterprise Value is €688 Mil.
Archer'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 €47 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 14.70 mean?
Archer (STU:8SW) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.70 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Archer and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 8.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer ranks #420 out of 692 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is Archer's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Archer's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.70 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 8.81. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.75. Archer's value of 14.70 is 25.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archer ranks #420 out of 692 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Archer has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer's EV-to-EBIT compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Archer ranks #420 out of 692 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Archer in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.75. Archer's value of 14.70 is 25.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.81 vs. the industry median of 11.75, Archer 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.75, based on 692 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. Archer's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.70 is 25.2% 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 Archer and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archer's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.70, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 8.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer (STU:8SW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.33, compared to a current price of €2.16 — trading 62.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.70, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 8.81 and 25.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.75. Archer's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Archer (STU:8SW), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.70 as of Jul. 18, 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 Archer (STU:8SW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.16 is trading 62.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.33. GuruFocus considers Archer to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:8SW:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 14.70 (67% above median its 10-year median of 8.81)
  • GF Value™: €1.33 vs. price of €2.16 (62.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#420 of 692)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:8SW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Archer Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Sandnesveien 358, Sandnes, NOR, 4312
Archer Ltd is an international oilfield service company providing various oilfield products and services through its area organizations. Its services include platform drilling, land drilling, directional drilling, underbalanced drilling, modular rigs, engineering services, equipment rentals, wireline services, pressure control, pressure pumping, production monitoring, well imaging, and integrity management tools. The reporting segments of the company are Platform Operations, Well Services, Renewables, and Land Drilling. The majority of revenue is derived from the Platform Operations segment. The Platform Operations segment includes Platform Drilling, Modular rig, and Engineering services.
59GF Score

Get the complete analysis for STU:8SW

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

€2.16
Price
€1.33
GF Value