Efora Energy (JSE:EEL) EV-to-EBITDA: -0.61 (As of Sep. 22, 2026)

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What is Efora Energy EV-to-EBITDA?

Efora Energy JSE:EEL 11 EV-to-EBITDA is -0.61 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:EEL with a GF Score™ of 11/100.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Efora Energy's enterprise value is R16.17 Mil. Efora Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2024 was R-26.63 Mil. Therefore, Efora Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -0.61.

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

JSE:EEL's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 7.14
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.

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 (2026-09-22), Efora Energy's stock price is R0.03. Efora Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2024 was R-0.025. Therefore, Efora Energy'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).


Efora Energy  (JSE:EEL) 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.

Efora Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.03/-0.025
=At Loss

Efora Energy's share price for today is R0.03.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Efora Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2024 was R-0.025.

* 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?


Efora Energy EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Efora Energy EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Efora 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.

Efora Energy EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Efora Energy Annual Data
Trend Feb15 Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -35.95 -0.50 0.38 12.80 -5.63

Efora Energy Semi-Annual Data
Aug14 Feb15 Aug15 Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24
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 7.95 12.80 -9.11 -5.63 -4.34

JSE:EEL vs COP, EOG, OXY: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

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


Efora Energy EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Efora Energy EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Efora Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=16.172/-26.633
=-0.61

Efora Energy's current Enterprise Value is R16.17 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Efora Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Aug. 2024 was R-26.63 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 -0.61 mean?
Efora Energy (JSE:EEL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -0.61 as of Sep. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Efora Energy.
Is Efora Energy's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Efora Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.61. Overall, Efora Energy has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Efora Energy's EV-to-EBITDA compare to COP and EOG?
Efora Energy's EV-to-EBITDA of -0.61 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.14. 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 7.14, based on 775 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 Efora Energy. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Efora Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Efora Energy stock overvalued right now?
Efora Energy (JSE:EEL) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -0.61. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.61. Efora Energy's overall GF Score™ is 11/100. 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 Efora Energy (JSE:EEL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -0.61 as of Sep. 22, 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.

Efora Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Leslie Avenue, 2nd Floor, Building 11, Design Quarter District, Fourways, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2191
Efora Energy Ltd is an African oil and gas company. It has a diverse portfolio of assets spanning production in Egypt; exploration and appraisal in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, and Botswana; and midstream projects including a crude trading allocation in Nigeria and a terminal project in Equatorial Guinea. The operations of the Group comprise oil and gas exploration and production, crude trading, and the sale of petroleum products. It derives the majority of its revenue from the sale of petroleum products.
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