COE (51 Talk Online Education Group) EV-to-EBIT: -3.58 (As of Sep. 06, 2026)

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COE 51 Talk Online Education Group COE
43 GF Score
Price $14.09
GF Value $43.75
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is 51 Talk Online Education Group EV-to-EBIT?

51 Talk Online Education Group COE -5.34% 43 EV-to-EBIT is -3.58 as of Sep. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates COE with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.75 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 197 Education companies, 51 Talk Online Education Group ranks worse than 507613.71% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, 51 Talk Online Education Group's Enterprise Value is $52.1 Mil. 51 Talk Online Education Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-14.6 Mil. Therefore, 51 Talk Online Education Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is -3.58.

The historical rank and industry rank for 51 Talk Online Education Group's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

COE' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.34   Med: -2.2   Max: 164.24
Current: -3.58

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of 51 Talk Online Education Group was 164.24. The lowest was -43.34. And the median was -2.20.

COE's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 197 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.61 vs COE: -3.58

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. 51 Talk Online Education Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $87.1 Mil. 51 Talk Online Education Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-14.6 Mil. 51 Talk Online Education Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -16.72%.


51 Talk Online Education Group  (AMEX:COE) 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) %.

51 Talk Online Education Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-14.558/87.05637
=-16.72 %

51 Talk Online Education Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $87.1 Mil.
51 Talk Online Education Group'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 $-14.6 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.


51 Talk Online Education Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


51 Talk Online Education Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 51 Talk Online Education Group'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.

51 Talk Online Education Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

51 Talk Online Education Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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51 Talk Online Education Group Quarterly Data
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COE vs CHGG, SKIL, LGCY: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, 51 Talk Online Education Group'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.


51 Talk Online Education Group EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, 51 Talk Online Education Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 51 Talk Online Education Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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51 Talk Online Education Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

51 Talk Online Education Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=52.070/-14.558
=-3.58

51 Talk Online Education Group's current Enterprise Value is $52.1 Mil.
51 Talk Online Education Group'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 $-14.6 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 -3.58 mean?
51 Talk Online Education Group (COE) has a EV-to-EBIT of -3.58 as of Sep. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on 51 Talk Online Education Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, 51 Talk Online Education Group ranks #999999 out of 197 companies in the Education industry.
Is 51 Talk Online Education Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
51 Talk Online Education Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.58. Based on the distribution chart, 51 Talk Online Education Group ranks #999999 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, 51 Talk Online Education Group has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 51 Talk Online Education Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to CHGG and SKIL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, 51 Talk Online Education Group ranks #999999 out of 197 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places 51 Talk Online Education Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.61. 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 Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 9.61, based on 197 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 51 Talk Online Education Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 51 Talk Online Education Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 51 Talk Online Education Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 51 Talk Online Education Group (COE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.75, compared to a current price of $14.09 — trading 67.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -3.58. 51 Talk Online Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 51 Talk Online Education Group (COE), the current EV-to-EBIT is -3.58 as of Sep. 06, 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 51 Talk Online Education Group (COE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 51 Talk Online Education Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.09 is trading 67.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.75. GuruFocus considers 51 Talk Online Education Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for COE:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -3.58
  • GF Value™: $43.75 vs. price of $14.09 (67.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 2 warning signs

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


51 Talk Online Education Group Business Description

Other Exchanges C4G0:Germany
Address 6 Shenton Way, No. 38-01, OUE Downtown, Singapore, CHN, 068809
51 Talk Online Education Group is an online education platform in China, with core expertise in English education. The company's mission is to make quality education accessible and affordable. It's online and mobile education platforms enable students across China to take live interactive English lessons with overseas foreign teachers, on demand. The Group operates in geographical areas: Asia-Pacific region; and Other areas, of which it derives maximum revenue from Asia-Pacific.
43GF Score

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