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East Star ResourcesLSE:EST -5.49% EV-to-EBITDA is -33.14 as of Jul. 20, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 686 Metals & Mining companies, East Star Resources ranks worse than 145772.45% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, East Star Resources's enterprise value is £24.92 Mil.
East Star Resources's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.75 Mil. Therefore, East Star Resources's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -33.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for East Star Resources's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:EST'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.14 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -33.14
LSE:EST's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 686
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 9.59
vs LSE:EST: -33.14
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
East Star Resources (LSE:EST) 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.
East Star Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
East Star Resources's share price for today is £0.043.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. East Star Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.006.
* 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 East Star Resources'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.
East Star Resources EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, East Star Resources'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.
East Star Resources EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, East Star Resources's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where East Star Resources's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
East Star Resources's current Enterprise Value is £24.92 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. East Star Resources's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.75 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.
East Star Resources (LSE:EST) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -33.14 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on East Star Resources. According to the industry distribution chart, East Star Resources ranks #999999 out of 686 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is East Star Resources' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
East Star Resources' current EV-to-EBITDA is -33.14. Based on the distribution chart, East Star Resources ranks #999999 out of 686 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does East Star Resources' EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, East Star Resources ranks #999999 out of 686 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places East Star Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.59. 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 9.59, based on 686 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 East Star Resources. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East Star Resources's current EV-to-EBITDA is -33.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is East Star Resources stock overvalued right now?
East Star Resources (LSE:EST) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -33.14. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -33.14. 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 East Star Resources (LSE:EST), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -33.14 as of Jul. 20, 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.
East Star Resources PLC is exploring gold, copper, and rare earths in Kazakhstan. The principal activity of the Company is identifying potential companies, businesses, or assets that have operations in the natural resources exploration, development, and production sector. The Group manages its operations in two segments, exploration activities in Kazakhstan and corporate functions in the United Kingdom.
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