Tree Island Steel (TSX:TSL) EV-to-EBIT: -15.05 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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TSX:TSL Tree Island Steel Ltd TSX:TSL
56 GF Score
Price C$2.14
GF Value C$1.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Tree Island Steel EV-to-EBIT?

Tree Island Steel TSX:TSL -3.17% 56 EV-to-EBIT is -15.05 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:TSL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of C$1.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Steel companies, Tree Island Steel ranks worse than 204498.77% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Tree Island Steel's Enterprise Value is C$81.4 Mil. Tree Island Steel's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-5.4 Mil. Therefore, Tree Island Steel's EV-to-EBIT for today is -15.05.

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

TSX:TSL' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -252.16   Med: 10.38   Max: 285.49
Current: -15.05

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Tree Island Steel was 285.49. The lowest was -252.16. And the median was 10.38.

TSX:TSL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 489 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 13.17 vs TSX:TSL: -15.05

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Tree Island Steel's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$93.3 Mil. Tree Island Steel's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-5.4 Mil. Tree Island Steel's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.80%.


Tree Island Steel  (TSX:TSL) 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) %.

Tree Island Steel'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 )
=-5.406/93.2616
=-5.80 %

Tree Island Steel's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$93.3 Mil.
Tree Island Steel's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-5.4 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.


Tree Island Steel EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Tree Island Steel EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tree Island Steel'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.

Tree Island Steel EV-to-EBIT Chart

Tree Island Steel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Tree Island Steel 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 -38.35 -25.37 -26.69 -24.14 -17.25

TSX:TSL vs NUE, STLD, RS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Tree Island Steel'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.


Tree Island Steel EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Tree Island Steel's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tree Island Steel EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Tree Island Steel's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=81.358/-5.406
=-15.05

Tree Island Steel's current Enterprise Value is C$81.4 Mil.
Tree Island Steel's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-5.4 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 -15.05 mean?
Tree Island Steel (TSX:TSL) has a EV-to-EBIT of -15.05 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Tree Island Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tree Island Steel ranks #999999 out of 489 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Tree Island Steel's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Tree Island Steel's current EV-to-EBIT is -15.05. Based on the distribution chart, Tree Island Steel ranks #999999 out of 489 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tree Island Steel has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tree Island Steel's EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Tree Island Steel ranks #999999 out of 489 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Tree Island Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.17. 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 Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 13.17, based on 489 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 Tree Island Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tree Island Steel's current EV-to-EBIT is -15.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tree Island Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tree Island Steel (TSX:TSL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$1.94, compared to a current price of C$2.14 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -15.05. Tree Island Steel's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Tree Island Steel (TSX:TSL), the current EV-to-EBIT is -15.05 as of Aug. 06, 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 Tree Island Steel (TSX:TSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tree Island Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$2.14 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$1.94. GuruFocus considers Tree Island Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:TSL:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -15.05
  • GF Value™: C$1.94 vs. price of C$2.14 (10.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Tree Island Steel Business Description

Other Exchanges TWIRF:USA
Address 3933 Boundary Road, Richmond, BC, CAN, V6V 1T8
Tree Island Steel Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of steel wire and fabricated steel wire products for a range of applications. It offers products such as bulk nails, stucco reinforcing products, concrete reinforcing mesh, fencing, and other fabricated steel products. These products are offered under Tree Island, TI Wire, ToughStrand, ToughPanel, Halsteel, TrueSpec, and K-Lath brands. Tree Island groups its products into the following: Industrial, Commercial Construction, Agricultural, and Residential Construction, of which maximum revenue is generated from the Industrial category. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Canada, and the rest from the United States, and other International markets.
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