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Lake Resources NLASX:LKE EV-to-EBITDA is -3.87 as of Aug. 17, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 697 Metals & Mining companies, Lake Resources NL ranks worse than 143471.88% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Lake Resources NL's enterprise value is A$105.48 Mil.
Lake Resources NL's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-27.28 Mil. Therefore, Lake Resources NL's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -3.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lake Resources NL's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:LKE'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.87 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -3.87
ASX:LKE's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 697
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 10.33
vs ASX:LKE: -3.87
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.
Lake Resources NL (ASX:LKE) 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.
Lake Resources NL's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Lake Resources NL's share price for today is A$0.048.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lake Resources NL's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.015.
* 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 Lake Resources NL'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.
Lake Resources NL EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lake Resources NL'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.
Lake Resources NL EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lake Resources NL's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lake Resources NL's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Lake Resources NL's current Enterprise Value is A$105.48 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lake Resources NL's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-27.28 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.
Lake Resources NL (ASX:LKE) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -3.87 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lake Resources NL. According to the industry distribution chart, Lake Resources NL ranks #999999 out of 697 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Lake Resources NL's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Lake Resources NL's current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.87. Based on the distribution chart, Lake Resources NL ranks #999999 out of 697 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Lake Resources NL's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lake Resources NL ranks #999999 out of 697 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Lake Resources NL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.33. 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 10.33, 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 Lake Resources NL. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lake Resources NL's current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lake Resources NL stock overvalued right now?
Lake Resources NL (ASX:LKE) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -3.87. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.87. 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 Lake Resources NL (ASX:LKE), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.87 as of Aug. 17, 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.
Lake Resources NL is a is a lithium exploration company. The principal activities of the company are the exploration and development of lithium brine projects and lithium hard rock projects; and exploration for minerals. The company projects include Olaroz/Cauchari, Paso, Kachi, and Catamarca Pegmatites.
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