VELXQ (Canadian Overseas Petroleum) EV-to-EBITDA: -2.82 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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What is Canadian Overseas Petroleum EV-to-EBITDA?

Canadian Overseas Petroleum VELXQ -99.67% EV-to-EBITDA is -2.82 as of Jul. 26, 2026.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Canadian Overseas Petroleum's enterprise value is $56.25 Mil. Canadian Overseas Petroleum's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2023 was $-19.96 Mil. Therefore, Canadian Overseas Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -2.82.

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

VELXQ's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 7.68
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.

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 (2026-07-26), Canadian Overseas Petroleum's stock price is $0.0003. Canadian Overseas Petroleum's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2023 was $-0.295. Therefore, Canadian Overseas Petroleum'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).


Canadian Overseas Petroleum  (OTCPK:VELXQ) 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.

Canadian Overseas Petroleum's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.0003/-0.295
=At Loss

Canadian Overseas Petroleum's share price for today is $0.0003.
Canadian Overseas Petroleum's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.295.

* 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?


Canadian Overseas Petroleum EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Canadian Overseas Petroleum EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian Overseas Petroleum'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.

Canadian Overseas Petroleum EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Canadian Overseas Petroleum Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.51 -3.47 -3.83 -18.41 -3.69

Canadian Overseas Petroleum Quarterly Data
Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23
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 -16.08 -3.69 -7.37 -8.90 -4.42

VELXQ vs COP, EOG, PXD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Canadian Overseas Petroleum'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.


Canadian Overseas Petroleum EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Canadian Overseas Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Overseas Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.



Canadian Overseas Petroleum EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Canadian Overseas Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=56.247/-19.958
=-2.82

Canadian Overseas Petroleum's current Enterprise Value is $56.25 Mil.
Canadian Overseas Petroleum's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-19.96 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 -2.82 mean?
Canadian Overseas Petroleum (VELXQ) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -2.82 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Canadian Overseas Petroleum.
Is Canadian Overseas Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Canadian Overseas Petroleum's current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.82.
How does Canadian Overseas Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA compare to COP and EOG?
Canadian Overseas Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA of -2.82 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.68. 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 7.68, based on 761 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 Canadian Overseas Petroleum. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Overseas Petroleum's current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Overseas Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Canadian Overseas Petroleum (VELXQ) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -2.82. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.82. 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 Canadian Overseas Petroleum (VELXQ), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -2.82 as of Jul. 26, 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.

Canadian Overseas Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 715 - 5th Avenue South West, Suite 3200, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 2X6
Canadian Overseas Petroleum Ltd is an international oil and gas exploration, development and production company pursuing opportunities in the United States with operations in Converse County Wyoming, and in sub-Saharan Africa and independently in other countries. The company's Wyoming operations are environmentally responsible with minimal gas flaring and methane emissions combined with electricity sourced from a neighboring wind farm to power production facilities.