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Strategic MineralsLSE:SML +5.71% EV-to-EBITDA is 126.95 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 1471% above its 10-year median of 8.08. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 693 Metals & Mining companies, Strategic Minerals ranks worse than 95.24% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Strategic Minerals's enterprise value is £104.36 Mil.
Strategic Minerals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.82 Mil. Therefore, Strategic Minerals's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 126.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Strategic Minerals's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SML'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -180.28 Med: 8.08 Max: 175.3
Current: 134.2
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Strategic Minerals was 175.30. The lowest was -180.28. And the median was 8.08.
LSE:SML's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 95.24% of 693
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 10.13
vs LSE:SML: 134.20
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.
Strategic Minerals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Strategic Minerals's share price for today is £0.037.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Strategic Minerals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.000.
* 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 Strategic Minerals'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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Strategic Minerals'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.
Strategic Minerals EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Strategic Minerals's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strategic Minerals's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Strategic Minerals's current Enterprise Value is £104.36 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Strategic Minerals's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.82 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.
Strategic Minerals (LSE:SML) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 126.95 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Strategic Minerals. This is 1471% above median its historical median of 8.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Minerals ranks #660 out of 693 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 95.2%.
Is Strategic Minerals' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Strategic Minerals' current EV-to-EBITDA of 126.95 is 1471% above median its 10-year median of 8.08. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.13. Strategic Minerals' value of 126.95 is 1153.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Minerals ranks #660 out of 693 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Strategic Minerals' EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Strategic Minerals ranks #660 out of 693 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Strategic Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.13. Strategic Minerals' value of 126.95 is 1153.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.08 vs. the industry median of 10.13, Strategic Minerals has consistently been above 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 10.13, based on 693 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. Strategic Minerals's current EV-to-EBITDA of 126.95 is 1153.2% above 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 Strategic Minerals. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strategic Minerals's current EV-to-EBITDA is 126.95, which is 1471% above median its own 10-year median of 8.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strategic Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Strategic Minerals (LSE:SML) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 126.95. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 126.95, which is 1471% above median its 10-year median of 8.08 and 1153.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 10.13. 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 Strategic Minerals (LSE:SML), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 126.95 as of Aug. 04, 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.
Strategic Minerals PLC is a UK-based mineral production and development company. The principal business activity of the company is the exploration, development, and operation of mining projects. Its operating segments include Southern Minerals Group LLC (SMG), Head Office, Development Asset, and United Kingdom. It derives a majority of the revenue from the SMG segment that is involved in the sale of magnetite to both the USA domestic market and historically transported magnetite to port for onward export sale.
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