West Cobar Metals (ASX:WC1) EV-to-EBITDA: -2.16 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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What is West Cobar Metals EV-to-EBITDA?

West Cobar Metals ASX:WC1 EV-to-EBITDA is -2.16 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Among 693 Metals & Mining companies, West Cobar Metals ranks worse than 144300% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, West Cobar Metals's enterprise value is A$4.17 Mil. West Cobar Metals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.93 Mil. Therefore, West Cobar Metals's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -2.16.

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

ASX:WC1' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.01   Med: -1.83   Max: 1.27
Current: -2.15

During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of West Cobar Metals was 1.27. The lowest was -6.01. And the median was -1.83.

ASX:WC1's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 693 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 10.07 vs ASX:WC1: -2.15

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.

As of today (2026-08-03), West Cobar Metals's stock price is A$0.014. West Cobar Metals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.006. Therefore, West Cobar 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).


West Cobar Metals  (ASX:WC1) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.014/-0.006
=At Loss

West Cobar Metals's share price for today is A$0.014.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. West Cobar Metals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.006.

* 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?


West Cobar Metals EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


West Cobar Metals EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for West Cobar 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.

West Cobar Metals EV-to-EBITDA Chart

West Cobar Metals Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
-1.41 -6.23 -1.21 -2.02

West Cobar Metals Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -1.21 0.00 -2.02 0.00

ASX:WC1 vs NEM, AU: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, West Cobar 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.


West Cobar Metals EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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



West Cobar Metals EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=4.172/-1.932
=-2.16

West Cobar Metals's current Enterprise Value is A$4.17 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. West Cobar Metals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1.93 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 -2.16 mean?
West Cobar Metals (ASX:WC1) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -2.16 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on West Cobar Metals. According to the industry distribution chart, West Cobar Metals ranks #999999 out of 693 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is West Cobar Metals' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
West Cobar Metals' current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.16. Based on the distribution chart, West Cobar Metals ranks #999999 out of 693 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does West Cobar Metals' EV-to-EBITDA compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, West Cobar Metals ranks #999999 out of 693 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places West Cobar Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.07. 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 10.07, based on 693 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 West Cobar Metals. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Cobar Metals's current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Cobar Metals stock overvalued right now?
West Cobar Metals (ASX:WC1) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -2.16. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.16. 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 West Cobar Metals (ASX:WC1), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.16 as of Aug. 03, 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.

West Cobar Metals Business Description

Address 431 Roberts Road, Suite B9, Subiaco, WA, AUS, 6008
West Cobar Metals Ltd is a minerals exploration and development company focused on critical minerals within Australia. The company's projects include Salazar Critical Minerals, Fraser Range Project and Bulla Park.