Orbital (ASX:OEC) EV-to-EBITDA: -5.96 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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ASX:OEC Orbital Corp Ltd ASX:OEC
22 GF Score
Price A$0.15
GF Value A$0.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Orbital EV-to-EBITDA?

Orbital ASX:OEC 22 EV-to-EBITDA is -5.96 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:OEC with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Aerospace & Defense companies, Orbital ranks worse than 377358.11% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Orbital's enterprise value is A$25.44 Mil. Orbital's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-4.27 Mil. Therefore, Orbital's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -5.96.

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

ASX:OEC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.16   Med: -1.3   Max: 26.64
Current: -5.96

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Orbital was 26.64. The lowest was -21.16. And the median was -1.30.

ASX:OEC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 265 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 21.78 vs ASX:OEC: -5.96

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 (2026-07-27), Orbital's stock price is A$0.15. Orbital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.039. Therefore, Orbital'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).


Orbital  (ASX:OEC) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.15/-0.039
=At Loss

Orbital's share price for today is A$0.15.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Orbital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.039.

* 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?


Orbital EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Orbital EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orbital'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.

Orbital EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Orbital Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Orbital Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:OEC vs SPCX, GE, RTX: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Orbital'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.


Orbital EV-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Orbital's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Orbital EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=25.436/-4.267
=-5.96

Orbital's current Enterprise Value is A$25.44 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Orbital's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-4.27 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 -5.96 mean?
Orbital (ASX:OEC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -5.96 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Orbital. According to the industry distribution chart, Orbital ranks #999999 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Is Orbital's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Orbital's current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.96. Based on the distribution chart, Orbital ranks #999999 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Orbital has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orbital's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Orbital ranks #999999 out of 265 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Orbital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.78. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 21.78, based on 265 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 Orbital. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orbital's current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orbital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orbital (ASX:OEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.05, compared to a current price of A$0.15 — trading 200% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.96. Orbital's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 7 warning signs 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 Orbital (ASX:OEC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.96 as of Jul. 27, 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.

Is Orbital (ASX:OEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orbital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.15 is trading 200% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.05. GuruFocus considers Orbital to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:OEC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -5.96
  • GF Value™: A$0.05 vs. price of A$0.15 (200% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 22/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:OEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Orbital Business Description

Other Exchanges OBTEF:USA
Address 4 Whipple Street, Balcatta, Perth, WA, AUS, 6021
Orbital Corp Ltd is engaged in designing and manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) propulsion systems and flight-critical components for its customers. The company drives its UAV-focused strategies from its dedicated production facilities in Australia and the USA. The company generates a majority of its revenues from Australia.
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