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Genel EnergyFRA:4VL -0.34%47 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.04 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 520% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:4VL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 760 Oil & Gas companies, Genel Energy ranks better than 95% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Genel Energy's enterprise value is €46.65 Mil.
Genel Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €15.34 Mil. Therefore, Genel Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genel Energy's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4VL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.48 Med: 0.49 Max: 16.55
Current: 1.16
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Genel Energy was 16.55. The lowest was -6.48. And the median was 0.49.
FRA:4VL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 95% of 760
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.675
vs FRA:4VL: 1.16
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.
Genel Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Genel Energy's share price for today is €0.578.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Genel Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.084.
* 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 Genel Energy'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.
FRA:4VL vs COP, EOG, FANG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Genel Energy'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.
Genel Energy EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Genel Energy's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genel Energy's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Genel Energy's current Enterprise Value is €46.65 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Genel Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €15.34 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.
Genel Energy (FRA:4VL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.04 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Genel Energy. This is 520% above median its historical median of 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Genel Energy ranks #38 out of 760 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Genel Energy's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Genel Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.04 is 520% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.68. Genel Energy's value of 3.04 is 60.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genel Energy ranks #38 out of 760 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Genel Energy has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genel Energy's EV-to-EBITDA compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Genel Energy ranks #38 out of 760 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Genel Energy in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.68. Genel Energy's value of 3.04 is 60.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 7.68, Genel Energy 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 7.68, based on 760 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. Genel Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.04 is 60.4% 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 Genel Energy. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genel Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.04, which is 520% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genel Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genel Energy (FRA:4VL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.85, compared to a current price of €0.58 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.04, which is 520% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 60.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.68. Genel Energy's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 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 Genel Energy (FRA:4VL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.04 as of Aug. 04, 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 Genel Energy (FRA:4VL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genel Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.58 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.85.
GuruFocus considers Genel Energy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4VL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 3.04 (520% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: €0.85 vs. price of €0.58 (32% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#38 of 760)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4VL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genel Energy PLC produces oil and gas predominantly in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. The company has two reportable business segments: Production and Pre-production. Capital allocation decisions for the production segment are considered in the context of the cash flows expected from the production and sale of crude oil. The production segment is comprised of the producing fields on the Tawke PSC (Tawke and Peshkabir fields), which are located in the KRI and make sales predominantly to the KRG. The pre-production segment comprises exploration activity, principally located in Oman, Somaliland, and Morocco.
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