Contango Holdings (LSE:CGO) EV-to-EBITDA: 1.26 (As of Aug. 24, 2026)

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What is Contango Holdings EV-to-EBITDA?

Contango Holdings LSE:CGO EV-to-EBITDA is 1.26 as of Aug. 24, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 100 Other Energy Sources companies, Contango Holdings ranks better than 94% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Contango Holdings's enterprise value is £9.63 Mil. Contango Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £7.63 Mil. Therefore, Contango Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 1.26.

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

LSE:CGO' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 1.26
Current: 1.26

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Contango Holdings was 1.26. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

LSE:CGO's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
94% of 100 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 9.85 vs LSE:CGO: 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.

As of today (2026-08-24), Contango Holdings's stock price is £0.00625. Contango Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £0.010. Therefore, Contango Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 0.63.

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


Contango Holdings  (LSE:CGO) 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.

Contango Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.00625/0.010
=0.63

Contango Holdings's share price for today is £0.00625.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Contango Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £0.010.

* 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?


Contango Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Contango Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Contango Holdings'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.

Contango Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Contango Holdings Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -5.02 -7.05 -5.58 -7.30 1.45

Contango Holdings Semi-Annual Data
May17 Nov17 May18 May19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 0.00 -7.30 0.00 1.45 0.00

Contango Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Contango Holdings'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.


Contango Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Contango Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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



Contango Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Contango Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=9.627/7.634
=1.26

Contango Holdings's current Enterprise Value is £9.63 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Contango Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £7.63 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 1.26 mean?
Contango Holdings (LSE:CGO) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 1.26 as of Aug. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Contango Holdings. According to the industry distribution chart, Contango Holdings ranks #6 out of 100 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Contango Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Contango Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.26. The Other Energy Sources industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.85. Contango Holdings' value of 1.26 is 87.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Contango Holdings ranks #6 out of 100 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Contango Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Contango Holdings ranks #6 out of 100 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Contango Holdings in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.85. Contango Holdings' value of 1.26 is 87.2% below this benchmark. 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Other Energy Sources companies is 9.85, based on 100 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. Contango Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.26 is 87.2% 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 Contango Holdings. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Contango Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contango Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Contango Holdings (LSE:CGO) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.26. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.26 and 87.2% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 9.85. 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 Contango Holdings (LSE:CGO), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.26 as of Aug. 24, 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.

Contango Holdings Business Description

Address 1 Charterhouse Mews, London, GBR, EC1M 6BB
Contango Holdings PLC is a natural resource development company. It is engaged in the mining business and associated in fully integrated coke production development opportunity. The projects of the company are the Muchesu Project in Zimbabwe and the development of the Garalo-Ntiela Gold Project in Mali.