Western Bulk Chartering AS (OTCPK:WSSTF) 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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $26 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Western Bulk Chartering AS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $7 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 Bulk Chartering AS EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Western Bulk Chartering AS EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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 Bulk Chartering AS EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Western Bulk Chartering AS'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 Bulk Chartering AS EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Western Bulk Chartering AS's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Bulk Chartering AS's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Enterprise Value is $35 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Western Bulk Chartering AS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $7 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 Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 4.88 as of Jul. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. This is 1474% above median its historical median of 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #93 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Western Bulk Chartering AS's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.88 is 1474% above median its 10-year median of 0.31. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.47. Western Bulk Chartering AS's value of 4.88 is 60.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #93 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Western Bulk Chartering AS has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Bulk Chartering AS's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #93 out of 869 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Western Bulk Chartering AS in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.47. Western Bulk Chartering AS's value of 4.88 is 60.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 12.47, Western Bulk Chartering AS has consistently been below the industry average. 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.47, based on 869 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. Western Bulk Chartering AS's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.88 is 60.9% below the industry median. 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 Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Bulk Chartering AS's current EV-to-EBIT is 4.88, which is 1474% above median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS stock overvalued right now?
Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 4.88. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.73, compared to a current price of $2.20 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 4.88, which is 1474% above median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 60.9% below the Transportation industry median of 12.47. Western Bulk Chartering AS's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 4.88 as of Jul. 12, 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 Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.20 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.73.
Key valuation signals for WSSTF:
EV-to-EBIT: 4.88 (1474% above median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: $1.73 vs. price of $2.20 (27.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.9% below the Transportation median (#93 of 869)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WSSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Bulk Chartering AS is a transporter of dry bulk commodities. Its commodities include coal, minerals, steel products, cement, agriculture or grains, ferrous ores, and fertilizers, among others. It operates in dry bulk vessels in the Panamax to Handysize segment. Geographic diversification is the Far East, Europe, India, North America, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue is from the Far East.
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