SUME (Summer Energy Holdings) EV-to-EBIT: -0.63 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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What is Summer Energy Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

Summer Energy Holdings SUME EV-to-EBIT is -0.63 as of Jul. 30, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 462 Utilities - Regulated companies, Summer Energy Holdings ranks worse than 216450% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Summer Energy Holdings's Enterprise Value is $18.8 Mil. Summer Energy Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-30.1 Mil. Therefore, Summer Energy Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.63.

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

SUME' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -507.08   Med: -3.81   Max: 62.99
Current: -0.63

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Summer Energy Holdings was 62.99. The lowest was -507.08. And the median was -3.81.

SUME's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 462 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 13.62 vs SUME: -0.63

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Summer Energy Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $29.6 Mil. Summer Energy Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-30.1 Mil. Summer Energy Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -101.71%.


Summer Energy Holdings  (OTCPK:SUME) 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) %.

Summer Energy Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-30.106/29.5988277
=-101.71 %

Summer Energy Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $29.6 Mil.
Summer Energy Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-30.1 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.


Summer Energy Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Summer Energy Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Summer Energy Holdings'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.

Summer Energy Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

Summer Energy Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.59 -5.06 -3.34 -31.76 -0.98

Summer Energy Holdings Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 -31.76 -3.22 -6.24 -0.97 -0.98

SUME vs CETI, NEE, SO: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Summer Energy Holdings'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.


Summer Energy Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Summer Energy Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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



Summer Energy Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Summer Energy Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=18.823/-30.106
=-0.63

Summer Energy Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $18.8 Mil.
Summer Energy Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-30.1 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 -0.63 mean?
Summer Energy Holdings (SUME) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.63 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Summer Energy Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Summer Energy Holdings ranks #999999 out of 462 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is Summer Energy Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Summer Energy Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT is -0.63. Based on the distribution chart, Summer Energy Holdings ranks #999999 out of 462 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Summer Energy Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to CETI and NEE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Summer Energy Holdings ranks #999999 out of 462 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Summer Energy Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.62. 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.62, based on 462 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 Summer Energy Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Summer Energy Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Summer Energy Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Summer Energy Holdings (SUME) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.18, compared to a current price of $0.06 — trading 66.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.63. 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 Summer Energy Holdings (SUME), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.63 as of Jul. 30, 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.

Summer Energy Holdings Business Description

Address P.O. Box 570186, Houston, TX, USA, 77257
Summer Energy Holdings Inc operates as a retail electricity provider. The company sells electricity and provides related billing, customer service, collections, and remittance services to residential and commercial customers. It derives revenue from the sale of electricity to residential and small commercial customers.