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RPCRES +1.21%75 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.41 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 4.76. GuruFocus rates RES with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 759 Oil & Gas companies, RPC ranks better than 67.46% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, RPC's enterprise value is $1,171 Mil.
RPC's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $216 Mil. Therefore, RPC's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for RPC's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
RES'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -751.42 Med: 4.76 Max: 103.97
Current: 5.41
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of RPC was 103.97. The lowest was -751.42. And the median was 4.76.
RES's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 67.46% of 759
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.55
vs RES: 5.41
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 (2026-07-15), RPC's stock price is $5.85.
RPC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.090. Therefore, RPC's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 65.00.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
RPC (NYSE:RES) 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.
RPC's share price for today is $5.85.
RPC'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 $0.090.
* 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 RPC'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 Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, RPC'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.
RPC EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, RPC's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPC's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
RPC's current Enterprise Value is $1,171 Mil.
RPC'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 $216 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.
RPC (RES) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.41 as of Jul. 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 RPC. This is 14% above median its historical median of 4.76. According to the industry distribution chart, RPC ranks #247 out of 759 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is RPC's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
RPC's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.41 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 4.76. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.55. RPC's value of 5.41 is 28.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPC ranks #247 out of 759 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RPC has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPC's EV-to-EBITDA compare to HLX and VTOL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, RPC ranks #247 out of 759 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts RPC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.55. RPC's value of 5.41 is 28.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.76 vs. the industry median of 7.55, RPC has consistently been below 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.55, based on 759 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. RPC's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.41 is 28.3% below 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 RPC. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPC's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.41, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 4.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RPC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPC (RES) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.33, compared to a current price of $5.85 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.41, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 4.76 and 28.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.55. RPC's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 RPC (RES), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.41 as of Jul. 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 RPC (RES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.85 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.33.
GuruFocus considers RPC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RES:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.41 (14% above median its 10-year median of 4.76)
GF Value™: $7.33 vs. price of $5.85 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#247 of 759)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RPC Inc is an oilfield services company. It provides specialized oilfield services and equipment to independent and oil and gas companies engaged in the exploration, production, and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States. Its operating segment includes Technical Services and Support Services. The Technical Services segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises service lines that generate revenue based on equipment, personnel, or materials at the well site and are closely aligned with completion and production activities of the customers. The Support Services segment comprises service lines that generate revenue from services and equipment offered off the well site and are closely aligned with the customers' drilling activities.
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