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Eastern CoECAI:EAST +0.06%90 EV-to-EBIT is 8.04 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 6.12. GuruFocus rates CAI:EAST with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of E£48.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 39 Tobacco Products companies, Eastern CoE ranks better than 61.54% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Eastern CoE's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was E£131,947 Mil.
Eastern CoE's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was E£13,951 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.
Eastern CoE EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Eastern CoE EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eastern CoE's EV-to-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.
For the Tobacco subindustry, Eastern CoE'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.
Eastern CoE EV-to-EBIT vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Eastern CoE's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastern CoE's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Eastern CoE's current Enterprise Value is E£112,207 Mil.
Eastern CoE's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was E£13,951 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.
Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.04 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Eastern CoE and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 6.12. Over the past decade, Eastern CoE's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.92 to 25.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern CoE ranks #15 out of 39 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Eastern CoE's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Eastern CoE's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.04 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 6.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.92 to a high of 25.52. The Tobacco Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.06. Eastern CoE's value of 8.04 is 20.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern CoE ranks #15 out of 39 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eastern CoE has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern CoE's EV-to-EBIT compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Eastern CoE ranks #15 out of 39 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Eastern CoE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.06. Eastern CoE's value of 8.04 is 20.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Eastern CoE's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.92 to 25.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.12 vs. the industry median of 10.06, Eastern CoE 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Tobacco Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Tobacco Products companies is 10.06, based on 39 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Eastern CoE's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.04 is 20.1% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Eastern CoE and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastern CoE's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.04, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 6.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern CoE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is E£48.80, compared to a current price of E£36.02 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.04, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 6.12 and 20.1% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 10.06. Eastern CoE's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.04 as of Aug. 22, 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 Eastern CoE (CAI:EAST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern CoE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of E£36.02 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of E£48.80.
GuruFocus considers Eastern CoE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CAI:EAST:
EV-to-EBIT: 8.04 (31% above median its 10-year median of 6.12)
GF Value™: E£48.80 vs. price of E£36.02 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.1% below the Tobacco Products median (#15 of 39)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAI:EAST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eastern Co SAE is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of Tobacco leaf, its products and modern smoking alternatives and accessories/ practicing any investment, financial, commercial, industrial, agricultural or service activities. The company's business activities also include real estate Ownership and Construction, purchasing and dividing lands for the purposes of utilization, rental or sale, import, export, and commercial agencies. Its local cigarette brands include Cleopatra, Mondial, and Lite. Its export cigarette brands include Belmont, Delta, President, and Golden West. Its key products include Cigars & Pipe tobacco, Cigarettes and Moassel.
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