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Metals ExplorationFRA:MJ4 +1.37%73 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.04 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 2.75. GuruFocus rates FRA:MJ4 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 694 Metals & Mining companies, Metals Exploration ranks better than 77.38% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Metals Exploration's enterprise value is €457.2 Mil.
Metals Exploration's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €90.6 Mil. Therefore, Metals Exploration's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metals Exploration's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MJ4'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.47 Med: 2.75 Max: 6.33
Current: 5.02
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Metals Exploration was 6.33. The lowest was -15.47. And the median was 2.75.
FRA:MJ4's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 77.38% of 694
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 10.48
vs FRA:MJ4: 5.02
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.
Metals Exploration's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Metals Exploration's share price for today is €0.148.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Metals Exploration's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.009.
* 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 Metals Exploration'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 Gold subindustry, Metals Exploration'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.
Metals Exploration EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metals Exploration's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metals Exploration's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Metals Exploration's current Enterprise Value is €457.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Metals Exploration's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €90.6 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.
Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.04 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Metals Exploration. This is 83% above median its historical median of 2.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Metals Exploration ranks #157 out of 694 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Metals Exploration's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Metals Exploration's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.04 is 83% above median its 10-year median of 2.75. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.48. Metals Exploration's value of 5.04 is 51.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metals Exploration ranks #157 out of 694 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metals Exploration has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metals Exploration's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metals Exploration ranks #157 out of 694 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Metals Exploration in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.48. Metals Exploration's value of 5.04 is 51.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.75 vs. the industry median of 10.48, Metals Exploration 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 10.48, based on 694 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. Metals Exploration's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.04 is 51.9% 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 Metals Exploration. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metals Exploration's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.04, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metals Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.04, compared to a current price of €0.15 — trading 270% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.04, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 2.75 and 51.9% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 10.48. Metals Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.04 as of Aug. 13, 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 Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metals Exploration stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.15 is trading 270% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.04.
GuruFocus considers Metals Exploration to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MJ4:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.04 (83% above median its 10-year median of 2.75)
GF Value™: €0.04 vs. price of €0.15 (270% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.9% below the Metals & Mining median (#157 of 694)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MJ4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metals Exploration PLC is a natural resource exploration and development company. The company identifies, acquires, and develops mining and processing projects, mining companies, and businesses with a focus on base and precious metals mining opportunities. The main asset of the company is the Runruno gold-molybdenum project in Northern Philippines. The company operates in geographic areas of the UK, Philippines, and Singapore.
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