AJ Lucas Group (ASX:AJL) EV-to-EBITDA: 2.06 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 70% Below Median

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What is AJ Lucas Group EV-to-EBITDA?

AJ Lucas Group ASX:AJL EV-to-EBITDA is 2.06 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 6.86. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 527 Steel companies, AJ Lucas Group ranks better than 94.12% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, AJ Lucas Group's enterprise value is A$90.8 Mil. AJ Lucas Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$44.1 Mil. Therefore, AJ Lucas Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 2.06.

The historical rank and industry rank for AJ Lucas Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:AJL' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -95.34   Med: 6.86   Max: 29.81
Current: 2.06

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of AJ Lucas Group was 29.81. The lowest was -95.34. And the median was 6.86.

ASX:AJL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
94.12% of 527 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 10.19 vs ASX:AJL: 2.06

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.

As of today (2026-08-16), AJ Lucas Group's stock price is A$0.008. AJ Lucas Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.025. Therefore, AJ Lucas Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 0.32.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


AJ Lucas Group  (ASX:AJL) 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.

AJ Lucas Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.008/0.025
=0.32

AJ Lucas Group's share price for today is A$0.008.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. AJ Lucas Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.025.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


AJ Lucas Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


AJ Lucas Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AJ Lucas Group'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.

AJ Lucas Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

AJ Lucas Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
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AJ Lucas Group Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:AJL vs HCC, AMR, SXC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Coking Coal subindustry, AJ Lucas Group'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.


AJ Lucas Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, AJ Lucas Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AJ Lucas Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.



AJ Lucas Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

AJ Lucas Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=90.785/44.128
=2.06

AJ Lucas Group's current Enterprise Value is A$90.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. AJ Lucas Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$44.1 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 2.06 mean?
AJ Lucas Group (ASX:AJL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 2.06 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on AJ Lucas Group. This is 70% below median its historical median of 6.86. According to the industry distribution chart, AJ Lucas Group ranks #31 out of 527 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is AJ Lucas Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
AJ Lucas Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.06 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 6.86. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.19. AJ Lucas Group's value of 2.06 is 79.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AJ Lucas Group ranks #31 out of 527 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does AJ Lucas Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to HCC and AMR?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, AJ Lucas Group ranks #31 out of 527 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places AJ Lucas Group in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.19. AJ Lucas Group's value of 2.06 is 79.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.86 vs. the industry median of 10.19, AJ Lucas Group 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-EBITDA for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 10.19, based on 527 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. AJ Lucas Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.06 is 79.8% 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-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 AJ Lucas Group. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AJ Lucas Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.06, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 6.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AJ Lucas Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AJ Lucas Group (ASX:AJL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.01, compared to a current price of A$0.01 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.06, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 6.86 and 79.8% below the Steel industry median of 10.19. 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 AJ Lucas Group (ASX:AJL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.06 as of Aug. 16, 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.

AJ Lucas Group Business Description

Address 167 Eagle Street, Level 22, Emirates House, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4000
AJ Lucas Group Ltd is a provider of drilling services to the Australian coal industry, and an operator, through its subsidiary Cuadrilla Resources Holdings Limited, of exploration and appraisal of conventional and unconventional oil and gas prospects in the United Kingdom (UK). The Group is structured with two principal operating segments: Drilling (Australian operations) provides drilling services to the energy and resources sectors, but focuses on delivering a suite of degasification and exploration drilling and related services to Australian metallurgical coal mines; Oil & Gas Operations (UK investments operations) include the Exploration of unconventional and conventional hydrocarbons in the UK. It generates the majority of revenue from the Australian Operations segment.