CJREF (Corus Entertainment) EV-to-EBIT: -4.87 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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What is Corus Entertainment EV-to-EBIT?

Corus Entertainment CJREF +16.53% EV-to-EBIT is -4.87 as of Jul. 31, 2026. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 643 Media - Diversified companies, Corus Entertainment ranks worse than 155520.84% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Corus Entertainment's Enterprise Value is $816.4 Mil. Corus Entertainment's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $-167.6 Mil. Therefore, Corus Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT for today is -4.87.

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

CJREF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.06   Med: -1.47   Max: 21.16
Current: -4.87

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Corus Entertainment was 21.16. The lowest was -26.06. And the median was -1.47.

CJREF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 643 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 10.6 vs CJREF: -4.87

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Corus Entertainment's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $834.4 Mil. Corus Entertainment's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $-167.6 Mil. Corus Entertainment's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -20.08%.


Corus Entertainment  (OTCPK:CJREF) 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) %.

Corus Entertainment's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: May. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: May. 2026 )
=-167.564/834.4136048
=-20.08 %

Corus Entertainment's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $834.4 Mil.
Corus Entertainment's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-167.6 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.


Corus Entertainment EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Corus Entertainment EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Corus Entertainment'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.

Corus Entertainment EV-to-EBIT Chart

Corus Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-EBIT
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Corus Entertainment Quarterly Data
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CJREF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Corus Entertainment'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.


Corus Entertainment EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Corus Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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



Corus Entertainment EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=816.408/-167.564
=-4.87

Corus Entertainment's current Enterprise Value is $816.4 Mil.
Corus Entertainment's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-167.6 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 -4.87 mean?
Corus Entertainment (CJREF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -4.87 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Corus Entertainment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Corus Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 643 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Corus Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Corus Entertainment's current EV-to-EBIT is -4.87. Based on the distribution chart, Corus Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 643 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Corus Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Corus Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 643 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Corus Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.60. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.60, based on 643 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 Corus Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corus Entertainment's current EV-to-EBIT is -4.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corus Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corus Entertainment (CJREF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.06, compared to a current price of $0.03 — trading 51.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -4.87. 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 Corus Entertainment (CJREF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -4.87 as of Jul. 31, 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.

Corus Entertainment Business Description

Address 25 Dockside Drive, Corus Quay, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5A 0B5
Corus Entertainment Inc is a media and content company that operates in the diversified media industry. The company has two business segments, which include Television, and Radio. The Television segment is comprised of its conventional television stations, streaming platforms, a social media digital agency, a social media creator network, technology, and media services. The Radio segment is comprised of several radio stations across Canada which are distributed through over-the-air, analog radio transmission, with additional delivery platforms including HD Radio, websites, podcasts, and mobile apps. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Television segment. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Canada and the rest from International markets.