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PLS GroupASX:PLS -3.66%65 EV-to-EBITDA is 56.79 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 1265% above its 10-year median of 4.16. GuruFocus rates ASX:PLS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 687 Metals & Mining companies, PLS Group ranks worse than 90.39% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, PLS Group's enterprise value is A$14,175 Mil.
PLS Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$250 Mil. Therefore, PLS Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 56.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLS Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PLS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -201.54 Med: 4.16 Max: 4788.06
Current: 56.78
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of PLS Group was 4788.06. The lowest was -201.54. And the median was 4.16.
ASX:PLS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 90.39% of 687
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 9.97
vs ASX:PLS: 56.78
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).
PLS Group (ASX:PLS) 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.
PLS Group's share price for today is A$4.47.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PLS Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.030.
* 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 PLS Group'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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, PLS Group'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.
PLS Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, PLS Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLS Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
PLS Group's current Enterprise Value is A$14,175 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PLS Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$250 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.
PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 56.79 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on PLS Group. This is 1265% above median its historical median of 4.16. According to the industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #621 out of 687 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 90.4%.
Is PLS Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
PLS Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 56.79 is 1265% above median its 10-year median of 4.16. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.97. PLS Group's value of 56.79 is 469.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #621 out of 687 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PLS Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLS Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #621 out of 687 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places PLS Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.97. PLS Group's value of 56.79 is 469.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.16 vs. the industry median of 9.97, PLS Group has consistently been above the industry average. 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 9.97, based on 687 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. PLS Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 56.79 is 469.6% above the industry median. 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 PLS Group. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLS Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 56.79, which is 1265% above median its own 10-year median of 4.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLS Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group (ASX:PLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.34, compared to a current price of A$4.47 — trading 91% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 56.79, which is 1265% above median its 10-year median of 4.16 and 469.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 9.97. PLS Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 PLS Group (ASX:PLS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 56.79 as of Jul. 16, 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 PLS Group (ASX:PLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$4.47 is trading 91% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.34.
GuruFocus considers PLS Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PLS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 56.79 (1265% above median its 10-year median of 4.16)
GF Value™: A$2.34 vs. price of A$4.47 (91% above fair value)
Industry Position: 469.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#621 of 687)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLS is a mining and exploration company with operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Its primary asset is its Pilgangoora lithium spodumene mine and concentrator. Smaller operations produce tantalite, a byproduct of lithium processing. Pilgangoora lithium mine has approximately 25 years of mine life remaining.
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