China Water Affairs Group (STU:CUBB) EBIT: €354 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)


STU:CUBB China Water Affairs Group Ltd STU:CUBB
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GF Value €0.44
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What is China Water Affairs Group EBIT?

China Water Affairs Group STU:CUBB -0.79% 41 EBIT is €354 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:CUBB with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

China Water Affairs Group's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was €172 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was €354 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. China Water Affairs Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 3.66%. China Water Affairs Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 76.51%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. China Water Affairs Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 8.28%.


China Water Affairs Group  (STU:CUBB) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

China Water Affairs Group's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=322.218 * ( 1 - 21.54% )/( (6978.919 + 6846.931)/ 2 )
=252.8122428/6912.925
=3.66 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=7841.417 - 1313.488 - ( 568.513 - max(0, 2547.823 - 2096.833+568.513))
=6978.919

Invested Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=7423.337 - 1230.237 - ( 476.924 - max(0, 2614.476 - 1960.645+476.924))
=6846.931

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2025) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

China Water Affairs Group's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Mar. 2025  Q: Sep. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=343.62/( ( (459.99 + max(-1084.356, 0)) + (438.227 + max(-964.038, 0)) )/ 2 )
=343.62/( ( 459.99 + 438.227 )/ 2 )
=343.62/449.1085
=76.51 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(317.717 + 80.033 + 377.507) - (1313.488 + 0 + 546.125)
=-1084.356

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(348.947 + 152.401 + 263.356) - (1230.237 + 0 + 498.505)
=-964.038

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2025) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

China Water Affairs Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=354.207/4277.899
=8.28 %

* 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.


China Water Affairs Group EBIT Related Terms


China Water Affairs Group EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Water Affairs Group's EBIT 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.

China Water Affairs Group EBIT Chart

China Water Affairs Group Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
EBIT
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China Water Affairs Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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STU:CUBB vs AWK, WTRG: EBIT Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Water Affairs Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


China Water Affairs Group EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Water Affairs Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Water Affairs Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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China Water Affairs Group EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €354 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of €354 Mil mean?
China Water Affairs Group (STU:CUBB) has a EBIT of €354 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on China Water Affairs Group.
Is China Water Affairs Group's EBIT too high?
China Water Affairs Group's current EBIT is €354 Mil. Overall, China Water Affairs Group has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Affairs Group's EBIT compare to AWK and WTRG?
China Water Affairs Group's EBIT of €354 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good EBIT depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on China Water Affairs Group. China Water Affairs Group's current EBIT is €354 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Water Affairs Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group (STU:CUBB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.44, compared to a current price of €0.50 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is €354 Mil. China Water Affairs Group's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Water Affairs Group (STU:CUBB), the current EBIT is €354 Mil as of Sep. 2025. 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 China Water Affairs Group (STU:CUBB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.50 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.44. GuruFocus considers China Water Affairs Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CUBB:

  • EBIT: €354 Mil
  • GF Value™: €0.44 vs. price of €0.50 (14.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CUBB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Water Affairs Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CWAFF:USA00855:Hong Kong
Address 18 Harbour Road, Central Plaza, Suite 6408, 64th Floor, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
China Water Affairs Group Ltd is a Chinese water utility company that builds, operates, and invests in water affairs projects in China. The firm's primary segments include City water supply operation, main contractor construction, Environmental protection, and Pipeline direct drinking water supply. It generates a majority of its revenue from the City water supply operation segment. Geographically, the company generates a maximum share of its revenue from the People's Republic of China.
41GF Score

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