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American ResourcesAREC +0.28%34 EV-to-EBITDA is -7.63 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates AREC with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 529 Steel companies, American Resources ranks worse than 189035.73% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, American Resources's enterprise value is $118.77 Mil.
American Resources's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-15.58 Mil. Therefore, American Resources's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -7.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Resources's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
AREC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -129.71 Med: -5.99 Max: 134.77
Current: -7.63
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of American Resources was 134.77. The lowest was -129.71. And the median was -5.99.
AREC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 529
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 9.83
vs AREC: -7.63
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
American Resources (NAS:AREC) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
American Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
American Resources's share price for today is $1.765.
American Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.520.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for American Resources's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Coking Coal subindustry, American Resources's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
American Resources EV-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, American Resources's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Resources's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
American Resources's current Enterprise Value is $118.77 Mil.
American Resources's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-15.58 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.
American Resources (AREC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -7.63 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on American Resources. According to the industry distribution chart, American Resources ranks #999999 out of 529 companies in the Steel industry.
Is American Resources' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
American Resources' current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.63. Based on the distribution chart, American Resources ranks #999999 out of 529 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Resources has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Resources' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SXC and METC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, American Resources ranks #999999 out of 529 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places American Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.83. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 9.83, based on 529 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on American Resources. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Resources's current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Resources stock overvalued right now?
American Resources (AREC) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -7.63. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.63. American Resources' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Resources (AREC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -7.63 as of Jul. 24, 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.
American Resources Corp is engaged in the aggregation, recovery, recycling, and sale of recovered metal and steel materials. The company operates through two segments: Corporate and Electrified Materials. The Electrified Materials segment focuses on processing and recycling recovered metal and steel products.
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