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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Steel & Tube Holdings's enterprise value is NZ$306.7 Mil.
Steel & Tube Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$-7.6 Mil. Therefore, Steel & Tube Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -40.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steel & Tube Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:STU'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.02 Med: 5.44 Max: 10.55
Current: -40.3
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Steel & Tube Holdings was 10.55. The lowest was -41.02. And the median was 5.44.
NZSE:STU's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 528
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 10.155
vs NZSE:STU: -40.30
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.
Steel & Tube Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Steel & Tube Holdings's share price for today is NZ$0.40.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Steel & Tube Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$-0.144.
* 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).
Steel & Tube Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steel & Tube 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.
NZSE:STU vs NUE, STLD, RS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Steel & Tube 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.
Steel & Tube Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel & Tube Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steel & Tube Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Steel & Tube Holdings's current Enterprise Value is NZ$306.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Steel & Tube Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NZ$-7.6 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.
Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -40.30 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Steel & Tube Holdings. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel & Tube Holdings ranks #999999 out of 528 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Steel & Tube Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Steel & Tube Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA is -40.30. Based on the distribution chart, Steel & Tube Holdings ranks #999999 out of 528 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Steel & Tube Holdings has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel & Tube Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel & Tube Holdings ranks #999999 out of 528 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Steel & Tube Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.16. 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 Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 10.16, based on 528 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 Steel & Tube Holdings. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steel & Tube Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is -40.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steel & Tube Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.75, compared to a current price of NZ$0.40 — trading 46.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -40.30. Steel & Tube Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 4 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 Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -40.30 as of Aug. 18, 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 Steel & Tube Holdings (NZSE:STU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel & Tube Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$0.40 is trading 46.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.75.
GuruFocus considers Steel & Tube Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:STU:
EV-to-EBITDA: -40.30
GF Value™: NZ$0.75 vs. price of NZ$0.40 (46.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:STU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Steel & Tube Holdings Ltd is a New Zealand-based company. The company is a provider of steel solutions. It is a distributor and manufacturer of steel products including steel, stainless steel, architectural stainless, pipe, fittings and valves, pipe and cable supports, fastenings, roofing and cladding, and many more. The company's operating segments include Distribution and Infrastructure. It generates maximum revenue from the Distribution segment.
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