Desoto Resources (ASX:DES) EV-to-EBITDA: -3.55 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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What is Desoto Resources EV-to-EBITDA?

Desoto Resources ASX:DES -3.57% 18 EV-to-EBITDA is -3.55 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:DES with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 697 Metals & Mining companies, Desoto Resources ranks worse than 143471.88% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Desoto Resources's enterprise value is A$26.10 Mil. Desoto Resources's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-7.35 Mil. Therefore, Desoto Resources's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -3.55.

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

ASX:DES' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.55   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -3.55

ASX:DES's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 697 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 10.77 vs ASX:DES: -3.55

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 (2026-08-25), Desoto Resources's stock price is A$0.135. Desoto Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.045. Therefore, Desoto Resources'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).


Desoto Resources  (ASX:DES) 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.

Desoto Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.135/-0.045
=At Loss

Desoto Resources's share price for today is A$0.135.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Desoto Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.045.

* 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?


Desoto Resources EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Desoto Resources EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Desoto 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.

Desoto Resources EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Desoto Resources Annual Data
Trend Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
-1.60 -1.91 -6.69

Desoto Resources Semi-Annual Data
Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -1.91 0.00 -6.69 0.00

Desoto Resources EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Desoto 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.


Desoto Resources EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Desoto Resources's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Desoto Resources EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Desoto Resources's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=26.096/-7.349
=-3.55

Desoto Resources's current Enterprise Value is A$26.10 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Desoto Resources's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-7.35 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 -3.55 mean?
Desoto Resources (ASX:DES) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -3.55 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Desoto Resources. According to the industry distribution chart, Desoto Resources ranks #999999 out of 697 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Desoto Resources' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Desoto Resources' current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.55. Based on the distribution chart, Desoto Resources ranks #999999 out of 697 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Desoto Resources has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Desoto Resources' EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Desoto Resources ranks #999999 out of 697 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Desoto Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.77. 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 10.77, based on 697 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 Desoto Resources. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Desoto Resources's current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Desoto Resources stock overvalued right now?
Desoto Resources (ASX:DES) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -3.55. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.55. Desoto Resources' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Desoto Resources (ASX:DES), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.55 as of Aug. 25, 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.

Desoto Resources Business Description

Address 16/100 Railway Road, Daglish, Perth, WA, AUS, 6008
Desoto Resources Ltd is an exploration company with gold, rare earth, lithium, and base metal projects in Guinea and the Northern Territory of Australia. Its portfolio includes the Fenton Gold Project, which hosts a gold system along the Fenton Shear Zone with drill results. The company focuses on advancing exploration through securing key tenements, permitting, and drilling. The company's projects provide exposure to both gold and rare earth elements. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Australia.
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