Ceres (CEEIF) EV-to-EBIT: 3.12 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 78% Below Median

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What is Ceres EV-to-EBIT?

Ceres CEEIF 86 EV-to-EBIT is 3.12 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 14.40. GuruFocus rates CEEIF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.55. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 455 Conglomerates companies, Ceres ranks better than 91.87% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Ceres's Enterprise Value is $123.4 Mil. Ceres's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $39.6 Mil. Therefore, Ceres's EV-to-EBIT for today is 3.12.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ceres's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

CEEIF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -479.75   Med: 14.4   Max: 311.33
Current: 3.41

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Ceres was 311.33. The lowest was -479.75. And the median was 14.40.

CEEIF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
91.87% of 455 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 11.34 vs CEEIF: 3.41

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Ceres's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $230.9 Mil. Ceres's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $39.6 Mil. Ceres's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.14%.


Ceres  (OTCPK:CEEIF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

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.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Ceres's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=39.589/230.93107
=17.14 %

Ceres's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $230.9 Mil.
Ceres's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $39.6 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.


Ceres EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Ceres EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ceres'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.

Ceres EV-to-EBIT Chart

Ceres Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Ceres Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CEEIF vs MMM, HON: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Ceres'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.


Ceres EV-to-EBIT vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Ceres's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ceres's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Ceres EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Ceres's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=123.444/39.589
=3.12

Ceres's current Enterprise Value is $123.4 Mil.
Ceres's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $39.6 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-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 3.12 mean?
Ceres (CEEIF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 3.12 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ceres and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 14.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Ceres ranks #37 out of 455 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Ceres' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ceres' current EV-to-EBIT of 3.12 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 14.40. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.34. Ceres' value of 3.12 is 72.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ceres ranks #37 out of 455 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ceres has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ceres' EV-to-EBIT compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Ceres ranks #37 out of 455 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ceres in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.34. Ceres' value of 3.12 is 72.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.40 vs. the industry median of 11.34, Ceres 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Conglomerates companies is 11.34, based on 455 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. Ceres's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.12 is 72.5% 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 Ceres and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ceres's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.12, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 14.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ceres stock overvalued right now?
Ceres (CEEIF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 3.12. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.55, compared to a current price of $23.13 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.12, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 14.40 and 72.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 11.34. Ceres' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Ceres (CEEIF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.12 as of Jul. 27, 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 Ceres (CEEIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ceres stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $23.13 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.55.

Key valuation signals for CEEIF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 3.12 (78% below median its 10-year median of 14.40)
  • GF Value™: $24.55 vs. price of $23.13 (5.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.5% below the Conglomerates median (#37 of 455)

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


Ceres Business Description

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Ceres Inc is engaged in the mobile service business and the financial service business. The mobile segment includes Points (Moppy, AD.TRACK, etc.), D2C (planning, manufacturing, and sales of cosmetics, health foods, etc.), and DX (DX support at Yumemi, etc.); the financial service business includes blockchain, online factoring, investment incubation business.
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