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Star MineralsASX:SMS -5.41% EV-to-EBITDA is -4.15 as of Jul. 19, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 686 Metals & Mining companies, Star Minerals ranks worse than 145772.45% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Star Minerals's enterprise value is A$7.70 Mil.
Star Minerals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.85 Mil. Therefore, Star Minerals's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -4.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Minerals's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SMS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.15 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -4.15
ASX:SMS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 686
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 9.54
vs ASX:SMS: -4.15
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).
Star Minerals (ASX:SMS) 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.
Star Minerals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Star Minerals's share price for today is A$0.035.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Star Minerals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.011.
* 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 Star Minerals'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, Star Minerals'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.
Star Minerals EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Star Minerals's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Minerals's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Star Minerals's current Enterprise Value is A$7.70 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Star Minerals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.85 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.
Star Minerals (ASX:SMS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -4.15 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 Star Minerals. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Minerals ranks #999999 out of 686 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Star Minerals' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Star Minerals' current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.15. Based on the distribution chart, Star Minerals ranks #999999 out of 686 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Star Minerals' EV-to-EBITDA compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Star Minerals ranks #999999 out of 686 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Star Minerals 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 Star Minerals. 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. Star Minerals's current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Star Minerals (ASX:SMS) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -4.15. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.15. 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 Star Minerals (ASX:SMS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.15 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.
Star Minerals Ltd is a Western Australia-focused gold explorer, with a development-ready project and extensive landholdings. It carries on the business of mineral exploration, focused on the exploration and evaluation of the Tumblegum South Project and the West Bryah Project.
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