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Sound EnergyLSE:SOU EV-to-EBITDA is -2.08 as of Aug. 10, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 768 Oil & Gas companies, Sound Energy ranks worse than 130208.2% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sound Energy's enterprise value is £45.00 Mil.
Sound Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-21.65 Mil. Therefore, Sound Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -2.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sound Energy's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SOU'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -638.48 Med: 11.92 Max: 32.57
Current: -2.08
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sound Energy was 32.57. The lowest was -638.48. And the median was 11.92.
LSE:SOU's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 768
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.4
vs LSE:SOU: -2.08
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.
Sound Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sound Energy's share price for today is £0.017.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sound Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.111.
* 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 Sound 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.
LSE:SOU vs COP, EOG, FANG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Sound 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.
Sound Energy EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Sound Energy's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sound Energy's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Sound Energy's current Enterprise Value is £45.00 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sound Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-21.65 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.
Sound Energy (LSE:SOU) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -2.08 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sound Energy. According to the industry distribution chart, Sound Energy ranks #999999 out of 768 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Sound Energy's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sound Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.08. Based on the distribution chart, Sound Energy ranks #999999 out of 768 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Sound Energy's EV-to-EBITDA compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Sound Energy ranks #999999 out of 768 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sound Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.40. 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 7.40, based on 768 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 Sound Energy. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sound Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sound Energy stock overvalued right now?
Sound Energy (LSE:SOU) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -2.08. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.08. 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 Sound Energy (LSE:SOU), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.08 as of Aug. 10, 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.
Sound Energy PLC is the holding company for a group of energy-focused companies, whose principal activities are currently the exploration, appraisal, and development of gas assets. The group's current principal area of activity is in Morocco, and the company is focused on achieving its first production from an onshore discovery. The company categorizes its operations into three business segments: corporate, exploration and appraisal, and development and production.
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