Avalon Advanced Materials (TSX:AVL) EV-to-EBIT: -0.65 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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TSX:AVL Avalon Advanced Materials Inc TSX:AVL
68 GF Score
Price C$5.10
GF Value C$19.53
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Avalon Advanced Materials EV-to-EBIT?

Avalon Advanced Materials TSX:AVL -11.76% 68 EV-to-EBIT is -0.65 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:AVL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of C$19.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 669 Metals & Mining companies, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks worse than 149476.68% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Avalon Advanced Materials's Enterprise Value is C$14.43 Mil. Avalon Advanced Materials's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was C$-22.33 Mil. Therefore, Avalon Advanced Materials's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.65.

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

TSX:AVL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -256.82   Med: -7.47   Max: 657.68
Current: -0.65

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Avalon Advanced Materials was 657.68. The lowest was -256.82. And the median was -7.47.

TSX:AVL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 669 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 11.83 vs TSX:AVL: -0.65

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Avalon Advanced Materials's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was C$49.25 Mil. Avalon Advanced Materials's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was C$-22.33 Mil. Avalon Advanced Materials's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -45.34%.


Avalon Advanced Materials  (TSX:AVL) 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) %.

Avalon Advanced Materials's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: May. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: May. 2026 )
=-22.326/49.246195358
=-45.34 %

Avalon Advanced Materials's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was C$49.25 Mil.
Avalon Advanced Materials's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-22.33 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.


Avalon Advanced Materials EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Avalon Advanced Materials EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avalon Advanced Materials'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.

Avalon Advanced Materials EV-to-EBIT Chart

Avalon Advanced Materials Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-EBIT
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Avalon Advanced Materials Quarterly Data
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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 -4.53 -9.21 -9.64 -2.90 -2.21

Avalon Advanced Materials EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Avalon Advanced Materials'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.


Avalon Advanced Materials EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Avalon Advanced Materials EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Avalon Advanced Materials's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=14.433/-22.326
=-0.65

Avalon Advanced Materials's current Enterprise Value is C$14.43 Mil.
Avalon Advanced Materials's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-22.33 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 -0.65 mean?
Avalon Advanced Materials (TSX:AVL) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.65 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Avalon Advanced Materials and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #999999 out of 669 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Avalon Advanced Materials' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Avalon Advanced Materials' current EV-to-EBIT is -0.65. Based on the distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #999999 out of 669 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Avalon Advanced Materials has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avalon Advanced Materials' EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Avalon Advanced Materials ranks #999999 out of 669 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Avalon Advanced Materials in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.83. 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 11.83, based on 669 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 Avalon Advanced Materials and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avalon Advanced Materials's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avalon Advanced Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Advanced Materials (TSX:AVL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$19.53, compared to a current price of C$5.10 — trading 73.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.65. Avalon Advanced Materials' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Avalon Advanced Materials (TSX:AVL), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.65 as of Jul. 31, 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 Avalon Advanced Materials (TSX:AVL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avalon Advanced Materials stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$5.10 is trading 73.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$19.53. GuruFocus considers Avalon Advanced Materials to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSX:AVL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -0.65
  • GF Value™: C$19.53 vs. price of C$5.10 (73.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Avalon Advanced Materials Business Description

Address 130 Adelaide Street West, Suite 2060, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5H 3P5
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc is a mineral exploration and development company. It is principally engaged in the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of specialty and critical minerals properties, located principally in Canada. It holds an exploration license within four claims in the East Kemptville area of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The company also holds an interest in a mining lease in the Warren Township Anorthosite Project, Nechalacho REE Project, and Net Smelter Returns (NSR) rights in the East Cedartree Gold Property, and the Wolf Mountain Platinum-Palladium Project located near Thunder Bay, Ontario.
68GF Score

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