Sunstone Metals (ASX:STM) EV-to-EBITDA: -21.86 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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What is Sunstone Metals EV-to-EBITDA?

Sunstone Metals ASX:STM -7.69% 23 EV-to-EBITDA is -21.86 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:STM with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 687 Metals & Mining companies, Sunstone Metals ranks worse than 145560.26% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sunstone Metals's enterprise value is A$49.30 Mil. Sunstone Metals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-2.26 Mil. Therefore, Sunstone Metals's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -21.86.

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

ASX:STM' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.95   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -21.86

ASX:STM's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 687 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 9.81 vs ASX:STM: -21.86

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 (2026-07-17), Sunstone Metals's stock price is A$0.18. Sunstone Metals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.015. Therefore, Sunstone Metals'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).


Sunstone Metals  (ASX:STM) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.18/-0.015
=At Loss

Sunstone Metals's share price for today is A$0.18.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sunstone Metals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.015.

* 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?


Sunstone Metals EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sunstone Metals EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sunstone Metals'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.

Sunstone Metals EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Sunstone Metals Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Sunstone Metals Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Sunstone Metals EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Sunstone Metals'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.


Sunstone Metals EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sunstone Metals's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sunstone Metals EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=49.295/-2.255
=-21.86

Sunstone Metals's current Enterprise Value is A$49.30 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sunstone Metals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-2.26 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 -21.86 mean?
Sunstone Metals (ASX:STM) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -21.86 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sunstone Metals. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunstone Metals ranks #999999 out of 687 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Sunstone Metals' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sunstone Metals' current EV-to-EBITDA is -21.86. Based on the distribution chart, Sunstone Metals ranks #999999 out of 687 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sunstone Metals has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunstone Metals' EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sunstone Metals ranks #999999 out of 687 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sunstone Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.81. 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 9.81, 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. 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 Sunstone Metals. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunstone Metals's current EV-to-EBITDA is -21.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunstone Metals stock overvalued right now?
Sunstone Metals (ASX:STM) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -21.86. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -21.86. Sunstone Metals' overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sunstone Metals (ASX:STM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -21.86 as of Jul. 17, 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.

Sunstone Metals Business Description

Other Exchanges AL9:Germany
Address 120 Collins Street, Level 31, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
Sunstone Metals Ltd is a mineral exploration company with high-quality gold and copper assets in Ecuador, Finland, and Sweden. Its assets include the Bramaderos Gold-Copper Porphyry Project located in southern Ecuador and the El Palmar Copper-Gold Porphyry project, which is located in northern Ecuador. The Australian region generates maximum revenue for the company.
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