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Chesapeake UtilitiesCPK -0.61%82 EV-to-EBIT is 17.59 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 20.51. GuruFocus rates CPK with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $136.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 463 Utilities - Regulated companies, Chesapeake Utilities ranks worse than 66.52% on this metric.
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.
Chesapeake Utilities's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,646.7 Mil.
Chesapeake Utilities's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $280.2 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.
Chesapeake Utilities EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Chesapeake Utilities EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chesapeake Utilities'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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Chesapeake Utilities'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.
Chesapeake Utilities EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Chesapeake Utilities's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chesapeake Utilities's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Chesapeake Utilities's current Enterprise Value is $4,928.9 Mil.
Chesapeake Utilities's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $280.2 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.
Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) has a EV-to-EBIT of 17.59 as of Aug. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Chesapeake Utilities and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 20.51. Over the past decade, Chesapeake Utilities' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.38 to 25.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Chesapeake Utilities ranks #308 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Chesapeake Utilities' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Chesapeake Utilities' current EV-to-EBIT of 17.59 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 20.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.38 to a high of 25.40. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.39. Chesapeake Utilities' value of 17.59 is 31.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chesapeake Utilities ranks #308 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chesapeake Utilities has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chesapeake Utilities' EV-to-EBIT compare to CTRI and NWN?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Chesapeake Utilities ranks #308 out of 463 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Chesapeake Utilities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.39. Chesapeake Utilities' value of 17.59 is 31.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Chesapeake Utilities' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 15.38 to 25.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.51 vs. the industry median of 13.39, Chesapeake Utilities 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.39, based on 463 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. Chesapeake Utilities's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.59 is 31.4% 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 Chesapeake Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chesapeake Utilities's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.59, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 20.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chesapeake Utilities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $136.80, compared to a current price of $134.18 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.59, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 20.51 and 31.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.39. Chesapeake Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Chesapeake Utilities (CPK), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.59 as of Aug. 27, 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 Chesapeake Utilities (CPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chesapeake Utilities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $134.18 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $136.80.
GuruFocus considers Chesapeake Utilities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CPK:
EV-to-EBIT: 17.59 (14% below median its 10-year median of 20.51)
GF Value™: $136.80 vs. price of $134.18 (1.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#308 of 463)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chesapeake Utilities Corp is an energy delivery company engaged in the distribution of natural gas, electricity, and propane; the transmission of natural gas; the generation of electricity and steam; and providing mobile compressed natural gas and other energy-related services to its customers. The company operates in two reportable segments, Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The company's natural gas and electric distribution operations in Delaware, Maryland, and Florida are subject to regulation by PSC. Eastern Shore's natural gas transmission is subject to regulation by the FERC, and Peninsula Pipeline and Aspire Energy Express, its intrastate pipeline subsidiaries, are subject to regulation by the Florida PSC and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, respectively.
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