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China Mengniu Dairy CoCIADF -0.98%77 EV-to-EBIT is 18.62 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 20.07. GuruFocus rates CIADF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,559 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks worse than 70.24% on this metric.
China Mengniu Dairy Co (OTCPK:CIADF) 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.
China Mengniu Dairy Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $8,300 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Mengniu Dairy Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $541 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.
* 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, China Mengniu Dairy Co'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 Mengniu Dairy Co EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Mengniu Dairy Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Mengniu Dairy Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
China Mengniu Dairy Co's current Enterprise Value is $10,081 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Mengniu Dairy Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $541 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 Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.62 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on China Mengniu Dairy Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.07. According to the industry distribution chart, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks #1095 out of 1559 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is China Mengniu Dairy Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
China Mengniu Dairy Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.62 is near median its 10-year median of 20.07. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.05. China Mengniu Dairy Co's value of 18.62 is 54.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks #1095 out of 1559 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Mengniu Dairy Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Mengniu Dairy Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks #1095 out of 1559 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places China Mengniu Dairy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.05. China Mengniu Dairy Co's value of 18.62 is 54.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.07 vs. the industry median of 12.05, China Mengniu Dairy Co has consistently been above 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.05, based on 1,559 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. China Mengniu Dairy Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.62 is 54.5% above 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Mengniu Dairy Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.62, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Mengniu Dairy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.89, compared to a current price of $2.02 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.62, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.07 and 54.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.05. China Mengniu Dairy Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.62 as of Jul. 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 China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mengniu Dairy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.02 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.89.
GuruFocus considers China Mengniu Dairy Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CIADF:
EV-to-EBIT: 18.62 (near median its 10-year median of 20.07)
GF Value™: $1.89 vs. price of $2.02 (6.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1095 of 1559)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CIADF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Mengniu Dairy is China's second-largest dairy producer by market share. The company produces a wide range of dairy products, including liquid milk, yogurt, ice cream, infant milk formula, and cheese. Liquid milk, composed of milk, milk beverages, and yogurt, contributed roughly 80% of Mengniu's revenue in 2024. Flagship lineups include Deluxe, Mengniu Pure Milk, Just Yoghurt, and Yoyi C. Mengniu also owns two infant formula brands, Yashili and Bellamy, as well as Milkground, a cheese brand.
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