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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Highwater Ethanol LLC's enterprise value is $46.7 Mil.
Highwater Ethanol LLC's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $37.0 Mil. Therefore, Highwater Ethanol LLC's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 1.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Highwater Ethanol LLC's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HEOL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -53.63 Med: 3.52 Max: 133.97
Current: 1.26
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Highwater Ethanol LLC was 133.97. The lowest was -53.63. And the median was 3.52.
HEOL's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 7.685
vs HEOL: 1.26
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.
Highwater Ethanol LLC's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Highwater Ethanol LLC's share price for today is $14555.00.
Highwater Ethanol LLC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6465.830.
* 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).
Highwater Ethanol LLC EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Highwater Ethanol LLC'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 Refining & Marketing subindustry, Highwater Ethanol LLC'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.
Highwater Ethanol LLC EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Highwater Ethanol LLC's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Highwater Ethanol LLC's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Highwater Ethanol LLC's current Enterprise Value is $46.7 Mil.
Highwater Ethanol LLC's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $37.0 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.
Highwater Ethanol LLC (HEOL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 1.26 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Highwater Ethanol LLC. This is 64% below median its historical median of 3.52.
Is Highwater Ethanol LLC's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Highwater Ethanol LLC's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.26 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 3.52. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.69. Highwater Ethanol LLC's value of 1.26 is 83.6% below this industry median. Overall, Highwater Ethanol LLC has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highwater Ethanol LLC's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BDCO and DLXY?
Highwater Ethanol LLC's EV-to-EBITDA of 1.26 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.69. Highwater Ethanol LLC's value of 1.26 is 83.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.52 vs. the industry median of 7.69, Highwater Ethanol LLC 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 7.69, 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. Highwater Ethanol LLC's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.26 is 83.6% 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 Highwater Ethanol LLC. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Highwater Ethanol LLC's current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.26, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 3.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highwater Ethanol LLC stock overvalued right now?
Highwater Ethanol LLC (HEOL) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.26. The stock's GF Value™ is $13,044.53, compared to a current price of $14,555.00 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.26, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 3.52 and 83.6% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.69. Highwater Ethanol LLC's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 4 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 Highwater Ethanol LLC (HEOL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.26 as of Aug. 05, 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 Highwater Ethanol LLC (HEOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highwater Ethanol LLC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14,555.00 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13,044.53.
Key valuation signals for HEOL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 1.26 (64% below median its 10-year median of 3.52)
GF Value™: $13,044.53 vs. price of $14,555.00 (11.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.6% below the Oil & Gas median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HEOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Highwater Ethanol LLC is engaged in the production of ethanol and distillers grains at the plant. It focuses on the manufacturing and marketing of fuel-grade ethanol and the co-products of the ethanol production process. Its products include fuel-grade ethanol, distillers grains, and corn oil. The company produces and sells fuel ethanol and co-products of the fuel ethanol production process in the continental United States.
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