Essar Shipping (NSE:ESSARSHPNG) EV-to-EBITDA: -108.65 (As of Aug. 15, 2026)

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NSE:ESSARSHPNG Essar Shipping Ltd NSE:ESSARSHPNG
33 GF Score
Price ₹17.49
GF Value ₹1.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Essar Shipping EV-to-EBITDA?

Essar Shipping NSE:ESSARSHPNG -10.58% 33 EV-to-EBITDA is -108.65 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ESSARSHPNG with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 899 Transportation companies, Essar Shipping ranks worse than 111234.59% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Essar Shipping's enterprise value is ₹19,557.52 Mil. Essar Shipping's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-180.00 Mil. Therefore, Essar Shipping's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -108.65.

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

NSE:ESSARSHPNG' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -143.25   Med: 0.69   Max: 26.45
Current: -108.65

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Essar Shipping was 26.45. The lowest was -143.25. And the median was 0.69.

NSE:ESSARSHPNG's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 899 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.57 vs NSE:ESSARSHPNG: -108.65

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 (2026-08-15), Essar Shipping's stock price is ₹17.49. Essar Shipping's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-5.420. Therefore, Essar Shipping'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).


Essar Shipping  (NSE:ESSARSHPNG) 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.

Essar Shipping's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=17.49/-5.420
=At Loss

Essar Shipping's share price for today is ₹17.49.
Essar Shipping's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹-5.420.

* 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?


Essar Shipping EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Essar Shipping EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Essar Shipping'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.

Essar Shipping EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Essar Shipping Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.38 1.65 501.33 2.74 -118.61

Essar Shipping Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.74 0.77 15.34 24.07 -118.61

Essar Shipping EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Essar Shipping'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.


Essar Shipping EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Essar Shipping's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Essar Shipping EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Essar Shipping's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=19557.521/-180
=-108.65

Essar Shipping's current Enterprise Value is ₹19,557.52 Mil.
Essar Shipping's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹-180.00 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 -108.65 mean?
Essar Shipping (NSE:ESSARSHPNG) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -108.65 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Essar Shipping. According to the industry distribution chart, Essar Shipping ranks #999999 out of 899 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Essar Shipping's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Essar Shipping's current EV-to-EBITDA is -108.65. Based on the distribution chart, Essar Shipping ranks #999999 out of 899 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Essar Shipping has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essar Shipping's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Essar Shipping ranks #999999 out of 899 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Essar Shipping in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57. 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.57, based on 899 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 Essar Shipping. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essar Shipping's current EV-to-EBITDA is -108.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essar Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essar Shipping (NSE:ESSARSHPNG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1.04, compared to a current price of ₹17.49 — trading 1581.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -108.65. Essar Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 7 warning signs to review. 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 Essar Shipping (NSE:ESSARSHPNG), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -108.65 as of Aug. 15, 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.

Is Essar Shipping (NSE:ESSARSHPNG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essar Shipping stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹17.49 is trading 1581.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1.04. GuruFocus considers Essar Shipping to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ESSARSHPNG:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -108.65
  • GF Value™: ₹1.04 vs. price of ₹17.49 (1581.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ESSARSHPNG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Essar Shipping Business Description

Other Exchanges 533704:India
Address 11, K.K. Marg, Essar House, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 034
Essar Shipping Ltd is engaged in fleet operating and chartering and operates in international and coastal voyages. The company is diversified across various sectors of Energy, Infrastructure, steel, and Services. The company operates in Fleet operations and chartering, oilfield services, and logistics services. The company generates maximum revenue from a single operating segment, namely the Shipping segment.
33GF Score

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