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Cardinal EnergyTSX:CJ +1.24%58 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.38 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 136% above its 10-year median of 3.98. GuruFocus rates TSX:CJ with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of C$6.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 770 Oil & Gas companies, Cardinal Energy ranks worse than 62.6% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Cardinal Energy's enterprise value is C$2,147.8 Mil.
Cardinal Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was C$228.9 Mil. Therefore, Cardinal Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cardinal Energy's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CJ'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -356.27 Med: 3.98 Max: 371.06
Current: 9.38
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Cardinal Energy was 371.06. The lowest was -356.27. And the median was 3.98.
TSX:CJ's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 62.6% of 770
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.49
vs TSX:CJ: 9.38
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.
Cardinal Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Cardinal Energy's share price for today is C$11.41.
Cardinal Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$0.340.
* 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 Cardinal 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Cardinal 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.
Cardinal Energy EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cardinal Energy's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cardinal Energy's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Cardinal Energy's current Enterprise Value is C$2,147.8 Mil.
Cardinal Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$228.9 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.
Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.38 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Cardinal Energy. This is 136% above median its historical median of 3.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #482 out of 770 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is Cardinal Energy's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Cardinal Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.38 is 136% above median its 10-year median of 3.98. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.49. Cardinal Energy's value of 9.38 is 25.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #482 out of 770 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cardinal Energy has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Energy's EV-to-EBITDA compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #482 out of 770 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Cardinal Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.49. Cardinal Energy's value of 9.38 is 25.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.98 vs. the industry median of 7.49, Cardinal Energy 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.49, based on 770 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. Cardinal Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.38 is 25.2% 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 Cardinal Energy. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cardinal Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.38, which is 136% above median its own 10-year median of 3.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$6.87, compared to a current price of C$11.41 — trading 66.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.38, which is 136% above median its 10-year median of 3.98 and 25.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.49. Cardinal Energy's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.38 as of Aug. 12, 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 Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$11.41 is trading 66.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$6.87.
GuruFocus considers Cardinal Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CJ:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.38 (136% above median its 10-year median of 3.98)
GF Value™: C$6.87 vs. price of C$11.41 (66.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#482 of 770)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cardinal Energy Ltd is an oil-focused Canadian company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and production of petroleum and natural gas in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. The company generates the majority of its revenue from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.
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