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American West MetalsASX:AW1 -3.13% EV-to-EBITDA is -2.56 as of Jul. 30, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 690 Metals & Mining companies, American West Metals ranks worse than 144927.39% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, American West Metals's enterprise value is A$31.34 Mil.
American West Metals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-12.23 Mil. Therefore, American West Metals's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -2.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for American West Metals's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:AW1'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.76 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -2.56
ASX:AW1's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 690
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 9.875
vs ASX:AW1: -2.56
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 West Metals (ASX:AW1) 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 West Metals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
American West Metals's share price for today is A$0.031.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. American West Metals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.016.
* 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 West Metals'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.
American West Metals EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, American West Metals'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 West Metals EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, American West Metals's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American West Metals's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
American West Metals's current Enterprise Value is A$31.34 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. American West Metals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-12.23 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 West Metals (ASX:AW1) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -2.56 as of Jul. 30, 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 West Metals. According to the industry distribution chart, American West Metals ranks #999999 out of 690 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is American West Metals' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
American West Metals' current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.56. Based on the distribution chart, American West Metals ranks #999999 out of 690 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does American West Metals' EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, American West Metals ranks #999999 out of 690 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places American West Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.88. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 9.88, based on 690 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 West Metals. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American West Metals's current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American West Metals stock overvalued right now?
American West Metals (ASX:AW1) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -2.56. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.56. 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 West Metals (ASX:AW1), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.56 as of Jul. 30, 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 West Metals Ltd is focused on growth through the discovery and development of base metal mineral deposits. It is focused on developing its mineral deposits at the Storm Copper Project and Seal Project in Canada, and the West Desert Project and the Copper Warrior Project, both located in Utah. The company is organized into one main operating segment, which involves the exploration of minerals in Canada and the United States.
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