China Eastern AirlinesCHEAF 53 EBITDA Margin % is 5.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 20.04. GuruFocus rates CHEAF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, China Eastern Airlines ranks worse than 79.25% on this metric.
China Eastern Airlines (OTCPK:CHEAF) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
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China Eastern Airlines EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Eastern Airlines's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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CHEAF vs DAL, UAL, LUV: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, China Eastern Airlines's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 Eastern Airlines EBITDA Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Eastern Airlines's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Eastern Airlines's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) has a EBITDA Margin % of 5.58% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 20.04. According to the industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #798 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is China Eastern Airlines' EBITDA Margin % too high?
China Eastern Airlines' current EBITDA Margin % of 5.58% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 20.04. The Transportation industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.68. China Eastern Airlines' value of 5.58% is 59.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #798 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Eastern Airlines has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Eastern Airlines' EBITDA Margin % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Eastern Airlines ranks #798 out of 1007 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places China Eastern Airlines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.68. China Eastern Airlines' value of 5.58% is 59.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.04 vs. the industry median of 13.68, China Eastern Airlines 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Transportation companies is 13.68, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Eastern Airlines's current EBITDA Margin % of 5.58% is 59.2% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on China Eastern Airlines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Eastern Airlines's current EBITDA Margin % is 5.58%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 20.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Eastern Airlines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.67, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 5.58%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 20.04 and 59.2% below the Transportation industry median of 13.68. China Eastern Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF), the current EBITDA Margin % is 5.58% as of Mar. 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 China Eastern Airlines (CHEAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Eastern Airlines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.67.
GuruFocus considers China Eastern Airlines to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHEAF:
EBITDA Margin %: 5.58% (72% below median its 10-year median of 20.04)
GF Value™: $0.67 vs. price of $0.47 (29.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.2% below the Transportation median (#798 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHEAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd principally engaged in the operation of civil aviation, including the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery and other extended transportation services, also manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and aviation equipment, agency services, import and export business, tourism and hotel business; and other businesses related to air transportation. The Group has two reportable segments. Airline transportation operations mainly comprise the provision of passenger, cargo, mail delivery, and ground services. Other services, including tour operations, air catering, and other miscellaneous services, are not included within the airline transportation operations segment. Geographically, the company operates Domestic, Regional and International.
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