CTAZF (China Star Entertainment) EV-to-EBIT: -46.44 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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What is China Star Entertainment EV-to-EBIT?

China Star Entertainment CTAZF 37 EV-to-EBIT is -46.44 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates CTAZF with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,350 Real Estate companies, China Star Entertainment ranks worse than 74074% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, China Star Entertainment's Enterprise Value is $2,589.30 Mil. China Star Entertainment's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-55.76 Mil. Therefore, China Star Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT for today is -46.44.

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

CTAZF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -57.01   Med: -21.3   Max: 1.83
Current: -46.72

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of China Star Entertainment was 1.83. The lowest was -57.01. And the median was -21.30.

CTAZF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1350 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.32 vs CTAZF: -46.72

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. China Star Entertainment's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.00 Mil. China Star Entertainment's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-55.76 Mil. China Star Entertainment's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was %.


China Star Entertainment  (OTCPK:CTAZF) 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) %.

China Star Entertainment's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-55.756/0
= %

China Star Entertainment's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.00 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Star Entertainment's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-55.76 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 Star Entertainment EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


China Star Entertainment EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Star 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.

China Star Entertainment EV-to-EBIT Chart

China Star Entertainment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -22.69 -35.21 -24.34 -12.97 -18.72

China Star Entertainment Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -24.34 0.00 -12.97 0.00 -18.72

CTAZF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, China Star 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.


China Star Entertainment EV-to-EBIT vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, China Star Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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China Star Entertainment EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2589.296/-55.756
=-46.44

China Star Entertainment's current Enterprise Value is $2,589.30 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Star Entertainment's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-55.76 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 -46.44 mean?
China Star Entertainment (CTAZF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -46.44 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on China Star Entertainment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Star Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 1350 companies in the Real Estate industry.
Is China Star Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT too high?
China Star Entertainment's current EV-to-EBIT is -46.44. Based on the distribution chart, China Star Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 1350 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Star Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Star Entertainment's EV-to-EBIT compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, China Star Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 1350 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places China Star Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.32. 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 Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Real Estate companies is 13.32, based on 1,350 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 China Star Entertainment and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Star Entertainment's current EV-to-EBIT is -46.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Star Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
China Star Entertainment (CTAZF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -46.44. The current EV-to-EBIT is -46.44. China Star Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Star Entertainment (CTAZF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -46.44 as of Aug. 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.

China Star Entertainment Business Description

Other Exchanges 00326:Hong Kong
Address 168-200 Connaught Road Central, Unit 3409 Shun Tak Centre, West Tower, Hong Kong, HKG
China Star Entertainment Ltd is an investment holding company. It is principally engaged in investment, production, distribution and licensing of films and television drama series, short dramas and online movies, provision of artist management services, properties development and investment, building management services and development, promotion and operation in multi-channel network e-commerce platform and development and sales of private label products. The Group has three reportable segments: 1) film related business operations; 2) property development and investment operations; and 3) multi-media and entertainment business operations. The majority of revenue is derived from Property development and investment operations segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Macau.
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