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Pacific Lime and CementASX:PLA -2.56%20 EV-to-EBITDA is -12.87 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:PLA with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 686 Metals & Mining companies, Pacific Lime and Cement ranks worse than 145772.45% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Pacific Lime and Cement's enterprise value is A$285.58 Mil.
Pacific Lime and Cement's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-22.19 Mil. Therefore, Pacific Lime and Cement's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -12.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pacific Lime and Cement's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PLA'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.87 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -12.87
ASX:PLA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 686
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 9.54
vs ASX:PLA: -12.87
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Pacific Lime and Cement (ASX:PLA) 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.
Pacific Lime and Cement's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Pacific Lime and Cement's share price for today is A$0.38.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pacific Lime and Cement's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.007.
* 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).
* 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.
Pacific Lime and Cement EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Pacific Lime and Cement'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.
Pacific Lime and Cement EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Pacific Lime and Cement's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pacific Lime and Cement's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Pacific Lime and Cement's current Enterprise Value is A$285.58 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Pacific Lime and Cement's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-22.19 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.
Pacific Lime and Cement (ASX:PLA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -12.87 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Pacific Lime and Cement. According to the industry distribution chart, Pacific Lime and Cement ranks #999999 out of 686 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Pacific Lime and Cement's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Pacific Lime and Cement's current EV-to-EBITDA is -12.87. Based on the distribution chart, Pacific Lime and Cement ranks #999999 out of 686 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pacific Lime and Cement has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pacific Lime and Cement's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Pacific Lime and Cement ranks #999999 out of 686 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Pacific Lime and Cement in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.54. 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 9.54, based on 686 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 Pacific Lime and Cement. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pacific Lime and Cement's current EV-to-EBITDA is -12.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pacific Lime and Cement stock overvalued right now?
Pacific Lime and Cement (ASX:PLA) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -12.87. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -12.87. Pacific Lime and Cement's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 5 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 Pacific Lime and Cement (ASX:PLA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -12.87 as of Jul. 19, 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.
Pacific Lime and Cement Ltd is an investment holding company focused on exploration and evaluation in Papua New Guinea. The Group is organized into the following segments: Cement and Lime, which includes limestone and the Central Cement and Lime Project; Iron and Industrial Sands, focusing on the development of the Orokolo Bay Iron and Industrial Sands Project; Coal and Power, managing the Depot Creek coal resource and domestic power project proposals; Renewables, investing in forestry carbon credit projects and proposed solar and geothermal projects; and Corporate, providing group-level corporate services, investment, and treasury functions.
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