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St BarbaraASX:SBM -2.40%51 EV-to-EBITDA is 48.53 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:SBM with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 694 Metals & Mining companies, St Barbara ranks worse than 88.76% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, St Barbara's enterprise value is A$684.2 Mil.
St Barbara's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$14.1 Mil. Therefore, St Barbara's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 48.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for St Barbara's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SBM'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.96 Med: -0.38 Max: 48.52
Current: 48.52
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of St Barbara was 48.52. The lowest was -21.96. And the median was -0.38.
ASX:SBM's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 88.76% of 694
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 10.48
vs ASX:SBM: 48.52
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.
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.
St Barbara's share price for today is A$0.61.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. St Barbara's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.040.
* 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 St Barbara'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 Gold subindustry, St Barbara'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.
St Barbara EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, St Barbara's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where St Barbara's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
St Barbara's current Enterprise Value is A$684.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. St Barbara's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$14.1 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.
St Barbara (ASX:SBM) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 48.53 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on St Barbara. According to the industry distribution chart, St Barbara ranks #616 out of 694 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 88.8%.
Is St Barbara's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
St Barbara's current EV-to-EBITDA is 48.53. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.48. St Barbara's value of 48.53 is 363.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, St Barbara ranks #616 out of 694 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, St Barbara has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does St Barbara's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, St Barbara ranks #616 out of 694 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places St Barbara in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.48. St Barbara's value of 48.53 is 363.1% above this benchmark. 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 10.48, based on 694 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. St Barbara's current EV-to-EBITDA of 48.53 is 363.1% 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 St Barbara. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. St Barbara's current EV-to-EBITDA is 48.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is St Barbara stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, St Barbara (ASX:SBM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.24, compared to a current price of A$0.61 — trading 154.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 48.53 and 363.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 10.48. St Barbara's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 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 St Barbara (ASX:SBM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 48.53 as of Aug. 13, 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 St Barbara (ASX:SBM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, St Barbara stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.61 is trading 154.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.24.
GuruFocus considers St Barbara to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SBM:
EV-to-EBITDA: 48.53
GF Value™: A$0.24 vs. price of A$0.61 (154.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 363.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#616 of 694)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SBM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
St Barbara Ltd is engaged in gold mining, production and sales, mineral exploration, and project development. The focus of the business is the Simberi Expansion Project. Simberi is an open-cut mining operation situated on the northernmost island of the Tabar Group, in the New Ireland Province of Papua New Guinea.
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