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Fortitude GoldFTCO +1.06%54 EV-to-EBITDA is -55.23 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates FTCO with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 692 Metals & Mining companies, Fortitude Gold ranks worse than 144508.53% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Fortitude Gold's enterprise value is $134.05 Mil.
Fortitude Gold's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.43 Mil. Therefore, Fortitude Gold's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -55.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fortitude Gold's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FTCO'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -56.93 Med: 3.45 Max: 266.38
Current: -55.23
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Fortitude Gold was 266.38. The lowest was -56.93. And the median was 3.45.
FTCO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 692
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 10
vs FTCO: -55.23
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.
Fortitude Gold's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Fortitude Gold's share price for today is $4.77.
Fortitude Gold's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.100.
* 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 Fortitude Gold'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, Fortitude Gold'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.
Fortitude Gold EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Fortitude Gold's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fortitude Gold's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Fortitude Gold's current Enterprise Value is $134.05 Mil.
Fortitude Gold's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.43 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.
Fortitude Gold (FTCO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -55.23 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Fortitude Gold. According to the industry distribution chart, Fortitude Gold ranks #999999 out of 692 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Fortitude Gold's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Fortitude Gold's current EV-to-EBITDA is -55.23. Based on the distribution chart, Fortitude Gold ranks #999999 out of 692 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fortitude Gold has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortitude Gold's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PZG and NAMM?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Fortitude Gold ranks #999999 out of 692 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Fortitude Gold in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.00. 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 10.00, based on 692 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 Fortitude Gold. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fortitude Gold's current EV-to-EBITDA is -55.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortitude Gold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortitude Gold (FTCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.27, compared to a current price of $4.77 — trading 275.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -55.23. Fortitude Gold's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Fortitude Gold (FTCO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -55.23 as of Jul. 31, 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 Fortitude Gold (FTCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortitude Gold stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.77 is trading 275.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.27.
GuruFocus considers Fortitude Gold to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FTCO:
EV-to-EBITDA: -55.23
GF Value™: $1.27 vs. price of $4.77 (275.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FTCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fortitude Gold Corp is a mineral exploration and evaluation company. It mainly explores gold and silver. The company has one reportable operating segment, mining operations, which produces gold for sale to its customers. It is focused on developing the Isabella Pearl project, Golden Mile property, East Camp Douglas property, Mina Gold property, and County Line property.
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