Western Energy Services (TSX:WRG) EV-to-EBIT: -8.71 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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TSX:WRG Western Energy Services Corp TSX:WRG
52 GF Score
Price C$3.20
GF Value C$2.49
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Western Energy Services EV-to-EBIT?

Western Energy Services TSX:WRG 52 EV-to-EBIT is -8.71 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:WRG with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of C$2.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 707 Oil & Gas companies, Western Energy Services ranks worse than 141442.57% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Western Energy Services's Enterprise Value is C$178.5 Mil. Western Energy Services's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was C$-20.5 Mil. Therefore, Western Energy Services's EV-to-EBIT for today is -8.71.

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

TSX:WRG' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -252.96   Med: -6.48   Max: 150.4
Current: -8.71

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Western Energy Services was 150.40. The lowest was -252.96. And the median was -6.48.

TSX:WRG's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 707 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.53 vs TSX:WRG: -8.71

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Western Energy Services's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$182.2 Mil. Western Energy Services's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was C$-20.5 Mil. Western Energy Services's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -11.25%.


Western Energy Services  (TSX:WRG) 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) %.

Western Energy Services's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-20.493/182.2015
=-11.25 %

Western Energy Services's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$182.2 Mil.
Western Energy Services's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-20.5 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.


Western Energy Services EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Western Energy Services EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Energy Services'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.

Western Energy Services EV-to-EBIT Chart

Western Energy Services 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 -13.22 5.15 66.76 128.59 -8.15

Western Energy Services Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 57.63 128.51 -8.15 -9.48 -8.89

TSX:WRG vs NE, RIG, VAL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Western Energy Services'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.


Western Energy Services EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


TSX:WRG
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Western Energy Services EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Western Energy Services's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=178.477/-20.493
=-8.71

Western Energy Services's current Enterprise Value is C$178.5 Mil.
Western Energy Services's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-20.5 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 -8.71 mean?
Western Energy Services (TSX:WRG) has a EV-to-EBIT of -8.71 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Western Energy Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Energy Services ranks #999999 out of 707 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Western Energy Services' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Western Energy Services' current EV-to-EBIT is -8.71. Based on the distribution chart, Western Energy Services ranks #999999 out of 707 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Energy Services has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Energy Services' EV-to-EBIT compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Western Energy Services ranks #999999 out of 707 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Western Energy Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.53. 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 11.53, based on 707 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 Western Energy Services and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Energy Services's current EV-to-EBIT is -8.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Energy Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Energy Services (TSX:WRG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$2.49, compared to a current price of C$3.20 — trading 28.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -8.71. Western Energy Services' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 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 Western Energy Services (TSX:WRG), the current EV-to-EBIT is -8.71 as of Aug. 14, 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 Western Energy Services (TSX:WRG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Energy Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$3.20 is trading 28.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$2.49. GuruFocus considers Western Energy Services to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:WRG:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -8.71
  • GF Value™: C$2.49 vs. price of C$3.20 (28.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Western Energy Services Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges WEEEF:USAW1T:Germany
Address 215, 9th Avenue SW, Suite 1700, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1K3
Western Energy Services Corp is an energy service company providing contract drilling services through its division, Horizon Drilling in Canada, and its wholly owned subsidiary in the United States. The company provides production services in Canada through its division Eagle Well Servicing (Eagle) which provides well servicing and its division Aero Rental Services (Aero), which provides rental equipment services. It operates in two segments. Contract drilling includes drilling rigs along with related ancillary equipment. Production services include well servicing rigs and related equipment, as well as rental equipment. The contract drilling segment derives the majority of the revenue.
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