CHNR (China Natural Resources) EV-to-EBIT: -22.11 (As of Sep. 09, 2026)

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What is China Natural Resources EV-to-EBIT?

China Natural Resources CHNR -0.89% 33 EV-to-EBIT is -22.11 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHNR with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 677 Metals & Mining companies, China Natural Resources ranks worse than 147710.34% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, China Natural Resources's Enterprise Value is $3.65 Mil. China Natural Resources's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.17 Mil. Therefore, China Natural Resources's EV-to-EBIT for today is -22.11.

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

CHNR' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.38   Med: 0.83   Max: 20.1
Current: -22.11

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of China Natural Resources was 20.10. The lowest was -22.38. And the median was 0.83.

CHNR's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 677 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 11.62 vs CHNR: -22.11

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. China Natural Resources's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $4.45 Mil. China Natural Resources's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.17 Mil. China Natural Resources's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -3.71%.


China Natural Resources  (NAS:CHNR) 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) %.

China Natural Resources'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 )
=-0.165/4.44832
=-3.71 %

China Natural Resources's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $4.45 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Natural Resources's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.17 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.


China Natural Resources EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


China Natural Resources EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Natural Resources'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.

China Natural Resources EV-to-EBIT Chart

China Natural Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.71 -10.36 -10.96 -14.57 -26.32

China Natural Resources Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT 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 -10.96 0.00 -14.57 0.00 -26.32

CHNR vs LTUM, SVBL, NWIFF: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, China Natural Resources'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 Natural Resources EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, China Natural Resources's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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China Natural Resources EV-to-EBIT Calculation

China Natural Resources's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=3.648/-0.165
=-22.11

China Natural Resources's current Enterprise Value is $3.65 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Natural Resources's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.17 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 -22.11 mean?
China Natural Resources (CHNR) has a EV-to-EBIT of -22.11 as of Sep. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on China Natural Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Natural Resources ranks #999999 out of 677 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is China Natural Resources' EV-to-EBIT too high?
China Natural Resources' current EV-to-EBIT is -22.11. Based on the distribution chart, China Natural Resources ranks #999999 out of 677 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Natural Resources has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Natural Resources' EV-to-EBIT compare to LTUM and SVBL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, China Natural Resources ranks #999999 out of 677 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places China Natural Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.62. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Metals & Mining companies is 11.62, based on 677 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. 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 China Natural Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Natural Resources's current EV-to-EBIT is -22.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Natural Resources stock overvalued right now?
China Natural Resources (CHNR) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -22.11. The current EV-to-EBIT is -22.11. China Natural Resources' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 2 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 China Natural Resources (CHNR), the current EV-to-EBIT is -22.11 as of Sep. 09, 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.

China Natural Resources Business Description

Address 168-200 Connaught Road Central, Room 2205, 22nd Floor, West Tower, Shun Tak Centre, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
China Natural Resources Inc is engaged in exploration for lead, silver, and other metals in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of the PRC and exploration of attractive opportunities in other sectors. The company has a single operating segment: exploration and mining.
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