VIVK (Vivakor) EV-to-EBIT: -0.53 (As of Sep. 09, 2026)

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VIVK Vivakor Inc VIVK
44 GF Score
Price $0.84
GF Value $1,888.43
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Vivakor EV-to-EBIT?

Vivakor VIVK -5.29% 44 EV-to-EBIT is -0.53 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates VIVK with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,888.43 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 715 Oil & Gas companies, Vivakor ranks worse than 139860% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Vivakor's Enterprise Value is $36.67 Mil. Vivakor's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-69.83 Mil. Therefore, Vivakor's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.53.

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

VIVK' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -447.26   Med: -3.61   Max: 17.72
Current: -0.53

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Vivakor was 17.72. The lowest was -447.26. And the median was -3.61.

VIVK's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 715 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.32 vs VIVK: -0.53

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Vivakor's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $37.39 Mil. Vivakor's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-69.83 Mil. Vivakor's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -186.77%.


Vivakor  (NAS:VIVK) 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) %.

Vivakor'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 )
=-69.825/37.3858
=-186.77 %

Vivakor's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $37.39 Mil.
Vivakor'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 $-69.83 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.


Vivakor EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Vivakor EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vivakor'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.

Vivakor EV-to-EBIT Chart

Vivakor Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -13.37 -2.76 -9.01 -5.70 -0.39

Vivakor 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 -3.73 -1.37 -0.39 -0.54 -0.54

VIVK vs ECTM, XOM, CVX: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Vivakor'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.


Vivakor EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Vivakor EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=36.667/-69.825
=-0.53

Vivakor's current Enterprise Value is $36.67 Mil.
Vivakor'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 $-69.83 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 -0.53 mean?
Vivakor (VIVK) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.53 as of Sep. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Vivakor and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vivakor ranks #999999 out of 715 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Vivakor's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Vivakor's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.53. Based on the distribution chart, Vivakor ranks #999999 out of 715 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vivakor has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vivakor's EV-to-EBIT compare to ECTM and XOM?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vivakor ranks #999999 out of 715 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Vivakor in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.32. 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 11.32, based on 715 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 Vivakor and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vivakor's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vivakor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vivakor (VIVK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,888.43, compared to a current price of $0.84 — trading 100% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.53. Vivakor's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 6 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 Vivakor (VIVK), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.53 as of Sep. 09, 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 Vivakor (VIVK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vivakor stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.84 is trading 100% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1,888.43. GuruFocus considers Vivakor to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for VIVK:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -0.53
  • GF Value™: $1,888.43 vs. price of $0.84 (100% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Vivakor Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 5220 Spring Valley Road, Suite 500, Dallas, TX, USA, 75254
Vivakor Inc is a socially responsible operator, acquirer and developer of technologies and assets in the oil and gas industry, as well as related environmental solutions. It is focused on operating crude oil gathering, storage and transportation facilities, as well as contaminated soil remediation services. Company have two operating business segments: Transportation logistics services; Terminaling and storage facility product and services related to oil and gas production. Majority of revenue is from Terminaling and storage segment.
44GF Score

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