CTGDF (China Tourism Group Duty Free) EV-to-EBIT: 15.36 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 31% Below Median

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What is China Tourism Group Duty Free EV-to-EBIT?

China Tourism Group Duty Free CTGDF 81 EV-to-EBIT is 15.36 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 22.22. GuruFocus rates CTGDF with a GF Score™ of 81/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 880 Retail - Cyclical companies, China Tourism Group Duty Free ranks worse than 60.8% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, China Tourism Group Duty Free's Enterprise Value is $12,610 Mil. China Tourism Group Duty Free's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $821 Mil. Therefore, China Tourism Group Duty Free's EV-to-EBIT for today is 15.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Tourism Group Duty Free's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

CTGDF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.72   Med: 22.22   Max: 135.43
Current: 15.91

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of China Tourism Group Duty Free was 135.43. The lowest was 5.72. And the median was 22.22.

CTGDF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
60.8% of 880 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.275 vs CTGDF: 15.91

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. China Tourism Group Duty Free's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil. China Tourism Group Duty Free's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $821 Mil. China Tourism Group Duty Free's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


China Tourism Group Duty Free  (OTCPK:CTGDF) 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 Tourism Group Duty Free'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 )
=820.899/0
= %

China Tourism Group Duty Free's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil.
China Tourism Group Duty Free'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 $821 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 Tourism Group Duty Free EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


China Tourism Group Duty Free EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Tourism Group Duty Free'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 Tourism Group Duty Free EV-to-EBIT Chart

China Tourism Group Duty Free Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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China Tourism Group Duty Free Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 16.37 18.99 23.98 31.45 21.94

CTGDF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, China Tourism Group Duty Free'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 Tourism Group Duty Free EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Tourism Group Duty Free's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Tourism Group Duty Free's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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China Tourism Group Duty Free EV-to-EBIT Calculation

China Tourism Group Duty Free's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=12609.539/820.899
=15.36

China Tourism Group Duty Free's current Enterprise Value is $12,610 Mil.
China Tourism Group Duty Free'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 $821 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 15.36 mean?
China Tourism Group Duty Free (CTGDF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 15.36 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on China Tourism Group Duty Free and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 22.22. Over the past decade, China Tourism Group Duty Free's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.72 to 135.43. According to the industry distribution chart, China Tourism Group Duty Free ranks #535 out of 880 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is China Tourism Group Duty Free's EV-to-EBIT too high?
China Tourism Group Duty Free's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.36 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 22.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.72 to a high of 135.43. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.28. China Tourism Group Duty Free's value of 15.36 is 15.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Tourism Group Duty Free ranks #535 out of 880 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Tourism Group Duty Free has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Tourism Group Duty Free's EV-to-EBIT compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, China Tourism Group Duty Free ranks #535 out of 880 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places China Tourism Group Duty Free in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.28. China Tourism Group Duty Free's value of 15.36 is 15.7% above this benchmark. Historically, China Tourism Group Duty Free's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.72 to 135.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.22 vs. the industry median of 13.28, China Tourism Group Duty Free 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.28, based on 880 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. China Tourism Group Duty Free's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.36 is 15.7% 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 China Tourism Group Duty Free and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Tourism Group Duty Free's current EV-to-EBIT is 15.36, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 22.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Tourism Group Duty Free stock overvalued right now?
China Tourism Group Duty Free (CTGDF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 15.36. The current EV-to-EBIT is 15.36, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 22.22 and 15.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.28. China Tourism Group Duty Free's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Tourism Group Duty Free (CTGDF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 15.36 as of Aug. 15, 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 Tourism Group Duty Free Business Description

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Address No. 2A, Dongzhimenwai Street, 8th Floor, Building A, Dongcheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100027
Established in 1984, China Tourism Group Duty Free is China's largest and the world's second-largest travel retailer in 2025 with revenue of CNY 54 billion. The company primarily operates duty-free stores at airports, border crossings, offshore, downtown, and on flights, cruises and ships, with about 200 stores spanning over 33 provinces in China, as well as overseas. The company also operates a duty-paid business. Its 2025 revenue mix was 73% duty-free sales and 27% duty-paid sales and others. CTG Duty Free is 50% owned by China Tourism Group, a state-owned enterprise that falls directly under the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council.
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