Emperor Energy (ASX:EMP) EV-to-EBITDA: -22.27 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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What is Emperor Energy EV-to-EBITDA?

Emperor Energy ASX:EMP EV-to-EBITDA is -22.27 as of Jul. 23, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 761 Oil & Gas companies, Emperor Energy ranks worse than 131405.91% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Emperor Energy's enterprise value is A$62.78 Mil. Emperor Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-2.82 Mil. Therefore, Emperor Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -22.27.

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

ASX:EMP' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.41   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -22.27

ASX:EMP's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 761 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.63 vs ASX:EMP: -22.27

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 (2026-07-23), Emperor Energy's stock price is A$0.08. Emperor Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.004. Therefore, Emperor Energy'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).


Emperor Energy  (ASX:EMP) 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.

Emperor Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.08/-0.004
=At Loss

Emperor Energy's share price for today is A$0.08.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Emperor Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.004.

* 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?


Emperor Energy EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Emperor Energy EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emperor Energy'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.

Emperor Energy EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Emperor Energy Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.64 -6.93 -3.87 -5.03 -17.37

Emperor Energy Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -5.03 0.00 -17.37 0.00

ASX:EMP vs COP, EOG, FANG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Emperor Energy'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.


Emperor Energy EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Emperor Energy's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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



Emperor Energy EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Emperor Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=62.780/-2.819
=-22.27

Emperor Energy's current Enterprise Value is A$62.78 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Emperor Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-2.82 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 -22.27 mean?
Emperor Energy (ASX:EMP) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -22.27 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Emperor Energy. According to the industry distribution chart, Emperor Energy ranks #999999 out of 761 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Emperor Energy's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Emperor Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is -22.27. Based on the distribution chart, Emperor Energy ranks #999999 out of 761 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Emperor Energy's EV-to-EBITDA compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Emperor Energy ranks #999999 out of 761 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Emperor Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.63. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.63, based on 761 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 Emperor Energy. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emperor Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is -22.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emperor Energy stock overvalued right now?
Emperor Energy (ASX:EMP) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -22.27. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -22.27. 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 Emperor Energy (ASX:EMP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -22.27 as of Jul. 23, 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.

Emperor Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 55 York Street, Level 4, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Emperor Energy Ltd is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas properties in Australia. It holds interests in the Backreef permit located in Canning Basin, as well as the Vic/P47 permit located in the offshore Gippsland Basin, South East Australia. The operating segment of the company is Petroleum Exploration and Investment within Australia.