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SimsSMSMY +0.11%69 EV-to-EBITDA is 20.53 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 260% above its 10-year median of 5.70. GuruFocus rates SMSMY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 529 Steel companies, Sims ranks worse than 75.99% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Sims's enterprise value is $3,897 Mil.
Sims's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $190 Mil. Therefore, Sims's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 20.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sims's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SMSMY'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -87.51 Med: 5.7 Max: 20.93
Current: 20.53
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Sims was 20.93. The lowest was -87.51. And the median was 5.70.
SMSMY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 75.99% of 529
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 9.86
vs SMSMY: 20.53
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 (2026-07-27), Sims's stock price is $18.01.
Sims's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.199. Therefore, Sims'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).
Sims (OTCPK:SMSMY) 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.
Sims's share price for today is $18.01.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sims's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.199.
* 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 Sims'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 Steel subindustry, Sims'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.
Sims EV-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Sims's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sims's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Sims's current Enterprise Value is $3,897 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sims's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $190 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.
Sims (SMSMY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 20.53 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sims. This is 260% above median its historical median of 5.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Sims ranks #402 out of 529 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Sims' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Sims' current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.53 is 260% above median its 10-year median of 5.70. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.86. Sims' value of 20.53 is 108.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sims ranks #402 out of 529 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sims has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sims' EV-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sims ranks #402 out of 529 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Sims in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.86. Sims' value of 20.53 is 108.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.70 vs. the industry median of 9.86, Sims 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 Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 9.86, based on 529 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. Sims's current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.53 is 108.2% 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 Sims. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sims's current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.53, which is 260% above median its own 10-year median of 5.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sims stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sims (SMSMY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.90, compared to a current price of $18.01 — trading 65.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.53, which is 260% above median its 10-year median of 5.70 and 108.2% above the Steel industry median of 9.86. Sims' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Sims (SMSMY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.53 as of Jul. 27, 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 Sims (SMSMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sims stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.01 is trading 65.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.90.
GuruFocus considers Sims to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMSMY:
EV-to-EBITDA: 20.53 (260% above median its 10-year median of 5.70)
GF Value™: $10.90 vs. price of $18.01 (65.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 108.2% above the Steel median (#402 of 529)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMSMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sims is the world's largest publicly traded metal and electronics recycler, with about three-fourths of earnings generated in North America and the remainder from Australia and New Zealand. Its main business is the buying, processing, and selling of scrap metal.Sims North American segment comprises the largest ferrous scrap recycler in North America, trading as Sims Metal Management, and 50% owned SA Recycling. Almost all sales are of ferrous metals with less than 10% of sales volumes from more valuable nonferrous metals retrieved in the scrap recycling process.
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