Close The Loop (ASX:CLG) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.68 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 31% Below Median

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What is Close The Loop EV-to-EBITDA?

Close The Loop ASX:CLG +8.33% EV-to-EBITDA is 5.68 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 8.26. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 179 Waste Management companies, Close The Loop ranks better than 81.56% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Close The Loop's enterprise value is A$84.4 Mil. Close The Loop's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was A$14.9 Mil. Therefore, Close The Loop's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.68.

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

ASX:CLG' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.81   Med: 8.26   Max: 30.8
Current: 5.68

During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Close The Loop was 30.80. The lowest was 1.81. And the median was 8.26.

ASX:CLG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
81.56% of 179 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 10.69 vs ASX:CLG: 5.68

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 (2026-08-29), Close The Loop's stock price is A$0.039. Close The Loop's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was A$-0.198. Therefore, Close The Loop's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Close The Loop  (ASX:CLG) 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.

Close The Loop's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.039/-0.198
=At Loss

Close The Loop's share price for today is A$0.039.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Close The Loop's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was A$-0.198.

* 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?


Close The Loop EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Close The Loop EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Close The Loop'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.

Close The Loop EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Close The Loop Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA
44.44 12.97 5.45 8.47 6.45

Close The Loop Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.45 0.00 8.47 0.00 6.45

ASX:CLG vs WM, RSG, WCN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Close The Loop'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.


Close The Loop EV-to-EBITDA vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Close The Loop's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Close The Loop's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.



Close The Loop EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Close The Loop's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=84.402/14.871
=5.68

Close The Loop's current Enterprise Value is A$84.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Close The Loop's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was A$14.9 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 5.68 mean?
Close The Loop (ASX:CLG) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.68 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Close The Loop. This is 31% below median its historical median of 8.26. Over the past decade, Close The Loop's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.81 to 30.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Close The Loop ranks #33 out of 179 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Close The Loop's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Close The Loop's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.68 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 8.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.81 to a high of 30.80. The Waste Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.69. Close The Loop's value of 5.68 is 46.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Close The Loop ranks #33 out of 179 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Close The Loop's EV-to-EBITDA compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Close The Loop ranks #33 out of 179 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Close The Loop in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.69. Close The Loop's value of 5.68 is 46.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Close The Loop's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.81 to 30.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.26 vs. the industry median of 10.69, Close The Loop 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 Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Waste Management companies is 10.69, based on 179 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. Close The Loop's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.68 is 46.9% 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-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 Close The Loop. For the Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Close The Loop's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.68, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 8.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Close The Loop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Close The Loop (ASX:CLG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.08, compared to a current price of A$0.04 — trading 51.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.68, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 8.26 and 46.9% below the Waste Management industry median of 10.69. 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 Close The Loop (ASX:CLG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.68 as of Aug. 29, 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.

Close The Loop Business Description

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Address 43-47 Cleeland Road, Oakleigh South, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3167
Close The Loop Ltd provides reuse, recycling, and sustainability solutions. The company has developed a battery collection and recycling solution in Australia. The group has two operating segments based on differences in products and services provided: resource recovery and packaging. The company generates key revenue from resource recovery segment.