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China TowerCTOWY 85 EV-to-EBIT is 12.72 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 16.99. GuruFocus rates CTOWY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.20. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 285 Telecommunication Services companies, China Tower ranks better than 50.18% on this metric.
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China Tower's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $38,192 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Tower's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,918 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 Tower EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
China Tower EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Tower'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 Telecom Services subindustry, China Tower'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 Tower EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Tower's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Tower's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
China Tower's current Enterprise Value is $37,103 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Tower's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,918 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 Tower (CTOWY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.72 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on China Tower and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 16.99. Over the past decade, China Tower's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.31 to 43.68. According to the industry distribution chart, China Tower ranks #142 out of 285 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is China Tower's EV-to-EBIT too high?
China Tower's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.72 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 16.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.31 to a high of 43.68. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.44. China Tower's value of 12.72 is 5.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Tower ranks #142 out of 285 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Tower has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Tower's EV-to-EBIT compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Tower ranks #142 out of 285 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts China Tower in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.44. China Tower's value of 12.72 is 5.4% below this benchmark. Historically, China Tower's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 12.31 to 43.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.99 vs. the industry median of 13.44, China Tower has consistently been below 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.44, based on 285 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 Tower's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.72 is 5.4% below 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 Tower and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Tower's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.72, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 16.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Tower stock overvalued right now?
China Tower (CTOWY) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 12.72. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.20, compared to a current price of $14.93 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.72, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 16.99 and 5.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.44. China Tower's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Tower (CTOWY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.72 as of Aug. 11, 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 China Tower (CTOWY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Tower stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.93 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.20.
Key valuation signals for CTOWY:
EV-to-EBIT: 12.72 (25% below median its 10-year median of 16.99)
GF Value™: $17.20 vs. price of $14.93 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.4% below the Telecommunication Services median (#142 of 285)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTOWY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Tower Corp Ltd is a telecommunications tower infrastructure service provider. It is principally engaged in the construction, maintenance, and operation of base station ancillary facilities such as telecommunications towers, public network coverage in high-speed railways and subways, and large-scale indoor Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). The Group's various operating divisions are Tower business, DAS business, Smart Tower business, and Energy business. Geographically, the Group derives all of its revenue from Mainland China.
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