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Cosco Shipping Development CoCITAF +4.91%38 EV-to-EBIT is 21.22 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 21.67. GuruFocus rates CITAF with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 253 Aerospace & Defense companies, Cosco Shipping Development Co ranks better than 68.38% on this metric.
Cosco Shipping Development Co (OTCPK:CITAF) 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.
Cosco Shipping Development Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $13,983 Mil.
Cosco Shipping Development Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $763 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.
Cosco Shipping Development Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Cosco Shipping Development Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Cosco Shipping Development 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.
Cosco Shipping Development Co EV-to-EBIT vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Cosco Shipping Development Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cosco Shipping Development Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Cosco Shipping Development Co's current Enterprise Value is $16,196 Mil.
Cosco Shipping Development Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $763 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.
Cosco Shipping Development Co (CITAF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 21.22 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cosco Shipping Development Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.67. Over the past decade, Cosco Shipping Development Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.58 to 153.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Cosco Shipping Development Co ranks #80 out of 253 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is Cosco Shipping Development Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cosco Shipping Development Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.22 is near median its 10-year median of 21.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.58 to a high of 153.58. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-EBIT is 27.81. Cosco Shipping Development Co's value of 21.22 is 23.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cosco Shipping Development Co ranks #80 out of 253 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cosco Shipping Development Co has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cosco Shipping Development Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Cosco Shipping Development Co ranks #80 out of 253 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Cosco Shipping Development Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 27.81. Cosco Shipping Development Co's value of 21.22 is 23.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Cosco Shipping Development Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.58 to 153.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.67 vs. the industry median of 27.81, Cosco Shipping Development Co 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Aerospace & Defense companies is 27.81, based on 253 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. Cosco Shipping Development Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.22 is 23.7% 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 Cosco Shipping Development Co and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 27.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cosco Shipping Development Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 21.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cosco Shipping Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosco Shipping Development Co (CITAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.17, compared to a current price of $0.12 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 21.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.67 and 23.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 27.81. Cosco Shipping Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 8 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 Cosco Shipping Development Co (CITAF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 21.22 as of Jul. 17, 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 Cosco Shipping Development Co (CITAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosco Shipping Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.12 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.17.
GuruFocus considers Cosco Shipping Development Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CITAF:
EV-to-EBIT: 21.22 (near median its 10-year median of 21.67)
GF Value™: $0.17 vs. price of $0.12 (32.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.7% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#80 of 253)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CITAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cosco Shipping Development Co Business Description
Cosco Shipping Development Co Ltd is a China-based company operating and managing container shipping. Its services include container transportation, vessel chartering, cargo canvassing and booking, customs clearance, depot services, container construction, sales, purchase, and vessel management. The operating business segments are the Shipping leasing and container leasing business segment, which derives maximum revenue, renders vessel chartering, container leasing, and finance lease services; the Container manufacturing segment, which manufactures and sells containers; the Investment management business segment, which focuses on equity or debt investment and insurance brokerage services. geographically , the company derives maximum revenue from Chinese Mainland.
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