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EnQuestCHIX:ENQL +0.21%53 EV-to-EBITDA is 1.56 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 3.20. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ENQL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 763 Oil & Gas companies, EnQuest ranks better than 93.71% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, EnQuest's enterprise value is £1,049.3 Mil.
EnQuest's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £671.8 Mil. Therefore, EnQuest's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 1.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for EnQuest's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ENQl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.15 Med: 3.2 Max: 48.04
Current: 1.57
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of EnQuest was 48.04. The lowest was -2.15. And the median was 3.20.
CHIX:ENQl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 93.71% of 763
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.62
vs CHIX:ENQl: 1.57
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.
EnQuest's share price for today is £0.239.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. EnQuest's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.001.
* 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 EnQuest'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.
CHIX:ENQL vs COP, EOG, FANG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, EnQuest'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.
EnQuest EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, EnQuest's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EnQuest's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
EnQuest's current Enterprise Value is £1,049.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. EnQuest's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £671.8 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.
EnQuest (CHIX:ENQL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 1.56 as of Aug. 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 EnQuest. This is 51% below median its historical median of 3.20. According to the industry distribution chart, EnQuest ranks #48 out of 763 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is EnQuest's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
EnQuest's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.56 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 3.20. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.62. EnQuest's value of 1.56 is 79.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EnQuest ranks #48 out of 763 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, EnQuest has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EnQuest's EV-to-EBITDA compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, EnQuest ranks #48 out of 763 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places EnQuest in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.62. EnQuest's value of 1.56 is 79.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.20 vs. the industry median of 7.62, EnQuest 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 7.62, based on 763 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. EnQuest's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.56 is 79.5% 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 EnQuest. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EnQuest's current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.56, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 3.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EnQuest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EnQuest (CHIX:ENQL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.14, compared to a current price of £0.24 — trading 70.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.56, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 3.20 and 79.5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.62. EnQuest's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 EnQuest (CHIX:ENQL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.56 as of Aug. 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 EnQuest (CHIX:ENQL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EnQuest stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.24 is trading 70.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.14.
GuruFocus considers EnQuest to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ENQL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 1.56 (51% below median its 10-year median of 3.20)
GF Value™: £0.14 vs. price of £0.24 (70.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79.5% below the Oil & Gas median (#48 of 763)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ENQL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EnQuest PLC is a UK independent producer of oil and gas. The principal activities of the company and its subsidiaries are the exploration for, and extraction and production of, hydrocarbons in the UK Continental Shelf and Malaysia. It focuses on maturing assets and undeveloped oil fields. Its geographical segments include the North Sea and Malaysia. The company generates maximum revenue from the North Sea. The North Sea's activities include Upstream, Midstream, Decommissioning, and Veri Energy.
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