GXUSF (Guardian Exploration) EV-to-EBITDA: -9.22 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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What is Guardian Exploration EV-to-EBITDA?

Guardian Exploration GXUSF 28 EV-to-EBITDA is -9.22 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates GXUSF with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 761 Oil & Gas companies, Guardian Exploration ranks worse than 131405.91% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Guardian Exploration's enterprise value is $17.59 Mil. Guardian Exploration's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.91 Mil. Therefore, Guardian Exploration's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -9.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for Guardian Exploration's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

GXUSF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.24   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -9.25

GXUSF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 761 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.63 vs GXUSF: -9.25

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.

As of today (2026-07-23), Guardian Exploration's stock price is $0.1563. Guardian Exploration's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.014. Therefore, Guardian Exploration's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Guardian Exploration  (OTCPK:GXUSF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

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.

Guardian Exploration's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.1563/-0.014
=At Loss

Guardian Exploration's share price for today is $0.1563.
Guardian Exploration'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 $-0.014.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Guardian Exploration EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Guardian Exploration EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guardian 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.

Guardian Exploration EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Guardian Exploration Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.63 -2.93 -44.66 -11.47 -10.19

Guardian Exploration Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.94 -37.20 -27.05 -10.19 -11.59

GXUSF vs COP, EOG, FANG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Guardian 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.


Guardian Exploration EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Guardian Exploration's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Guardian Exploration's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Guardian Exploration EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Guardian Exploration's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=17.592/-1.907
=-9.22

Guardian Exploration's current Enterprise Value is $17.59 Mil.
Guardian Exploration'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 $-1.91 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -9.22 mean?
Guardian Exploration (GXUSF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -9.22 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Guardian Exploration. According to the industry distribution chart, Guardian Exploration ranks #999999 out of 761 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Guardian Exploration's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Guardian Exploration's current EV-to-EBITDA is -9.22. Based on the distribution chart, Guardian Exploration ranks #999999 out of 761 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Guardian Exploration has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardian Exploration's EV-to-EBITDA compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Guardian Exploration ranks #999999 out of 761 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Guardian Exploration in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.63. 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 7.63, based on 761 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 Guardian Exploration. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guardian Exploration's current EV-to-EBITDA is -9.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardian Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Guardian Exploration (GXUSF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -9.22. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -9.22. Guardian Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 5 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 Guardian Exploration (GXUSF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -9.22 as of Jul. 23, 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.

Guardian Exploration Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges R6B:GermanyGX:Canada
Address 538 Hurricane Drive, Springbank Airport, Calgary, AB, CAN, T3Z 3S8
Guardian Exploration Inc is in the business of oil and gas as well as mineral exploration and development. The company's first prospect is the Mount Cameron Property located in the Yukon's Mayo Mining District, it also holds mineral claims located on southern Dall Island, southeast Alaska, USA, known as the Kaigani claims, which it acquired in February 2022.
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