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CKX LandsCKX -1.75%60 EV-to-EBITDA is -78.29 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates CKX with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 771 Oil & Gas companies, CKX Lands ranks worse than 129701.56% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, CKX Lands's enterprise value is $3.84 Mil.
CKX Lands's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.05 Mil. Therefore, CKX Lands's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -78.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for CKX Lands's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CKX'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5523.45 Med: 44.47 Max: 714.59
Current: -78.29
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of CKX Lands was 714.59. The lowest was -5523.45. And the median was 44.47.
CKX's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 771
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.67
vs CKX: -78.29
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.
CKX Lands's share price for today is $10.4142.
CKX Lands'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 $1.420.
* 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 CKX Lands'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 Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, CKX Lands'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.
CKX Lands EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, CKX Lands's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CKX Lands's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
CKX Lands's current Enterprise Value is $3.84 Mil.
CKX Lands'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 $-0.05 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.
CKX Lands (CKX) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -78.29 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CKX Lands. According to the industry distribution chart, CKX Lands ranks #999999 out of 771 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is CKX Lands' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
CKX Lands' current EV-to-EBITDA is -78.29. Based on the distribution chart, CKX Lands ranks #999999 out of 771 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CKX Lands has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CKX Lands' EV-to-EBITDA compare to PRT and EONR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CKX Lands ranks #999999 out of 771 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places CKX Lands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.67. 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 7.67, based on 771 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 CKX Lands. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CKX Lands's current EV-to-EBITDA is -78.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CKX Lands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CKX Lands (CKX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.87, compared to a current price of $10.41 — trading 51.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -78.29. CKX Lands' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 CKX Lands (CKX), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -78.29 as of Aug. 21, 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 CKX Lands (CKX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CKX Lands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.41 is trading 51.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.87.
GuruFocus considers CKX Lands to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CKX:
EV-to-EBITDA: -78.29
GF Value™: $6.87 vs. price of $10.41 (51.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CKX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CKX Lands Inc is a Louisiana corporation organized to receive non-producing mineral royalties spun off by a southwest Louisiana bank. It operates in three segments: Oil and Gas, Surface, and Timber. The company owns land and mineral interests and collects income through its ownership of oil and gas royalties, surface leases for farming, the right of way, and other uses, and timber sales. The company's oil and gas royalties are paid by the operators who own the wells, and timber income is paid by the highest bidder for the timber. It has small royalty interests in approximately 20 different producing oil and gas fields. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from the Timber segment.
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