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Blue Dolphin Energy CoBDCO +7.35%43 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.49 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 2.36. GuruFocus rates BDCO with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 774 Oil & Gas companies, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks better than 84.88% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's enterprise value is $144.7 Mil.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $41.5 Mil. Therefore, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blue Dolphin Energy Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BDCO'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -86.45 Med: 2.36 Max: 66.69
Current: 3.49
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Blue Dolphin Energy Co was 66.69. The lowest was -86.45. And the median was 2.36.
BDCO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 84.88% of 774
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.465
vs BDCO: 3.49
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.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co (OTCPK:BDCO) 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.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Blue Dolphin Energy Co's share price for today is $9.173.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.770.
* 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).
* 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 Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Blue Dolphin Energy Co'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.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Blue Dolphin Energy Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blue Dolphin Energy Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co's current Enterprise Value is $144.7 Mil.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $41.5 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.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.49 as of Sep. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Blue Dolphin Energy Co. This is 48% above median its historical median of 2.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks #117 out of 774 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is Blue Dolphin Energy Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Blue Dolphin Energy Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.49 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 2.36. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.47. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's value of 3.49 is 53.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks #117 out of 774 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Blue Dolphin Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Dolphin Energy Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to DLXY and FGPR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Blue Dolphin Energy Co ranks #117 out of 774 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Blue Dolphin Energy Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.47. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's value of 3.49 is 53.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.36 vs. the industry median of 7.47, Blue Dolphin Energy Co has consistently been below 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.47, based on 774 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. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.49 is 53.2% below 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 Blue Dolphin Energy Co. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.49, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Dolphin Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.52, compared to a current price of $9.17 — trading 160.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.49, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 2.36 and 53.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.47. Blue Dolphin Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 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 Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.49 as of Sep. 01, 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 Blue Dolphin Energy Co (BDCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Dolphin Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.17 is trading 160.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.52.
GuruFocus considers Blue Dolphin Energy Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BDCO:
EV-to-EBITDA: 3.49 (48% above median its 10-year median of 2.36)
GF Value™: $3.52 vs. price of $9.17 (160.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#117 of 774)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BDCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blue Dolphin Energy Co is an independent downstream energy company operating in the Gulf Coast region of the U.S. Operations consist of a light sweet-crude, bpd crude distillation tower, and petroleum storage tank capacity in Nixon, Texas. It operates in two segments Refinery operations, which derives revenue from refined product sales, and Tolling and Terminaling, which derives revenue from storage tank rental fees, ancillary services fees (such as for in-tank blending) and tolling and reservation fees for use of the naphtha stabilizer at the Nixon refinery. Majority of the revenue is derived form Refinery operations segment.
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