CUOTF (CIE Automotive) EV-to-EBIT: 7.32 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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What is CIE Automotive EV-to-EBIT?

CIE Automotive CUOTF +32.14% 91 EV-to-EBIT is 7.32 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 10.98. GuruFocus rates CUOTF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.83. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,079 Vehicles & Parts companies, CIE Automotive ranks better than 75.72% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, CIE Automotive's Enterprise Value is $5,112 Mil. CIE Automotive's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $698 Mil. Therefore, CIE Automotive's EV-to-EBIT for today is 7.32.

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

CUOTF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.05   Med: 10.98   Max: 17.81
Current: 7.48

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of CIE Automotive was 17.81. The lowest was 7.05. And the median was 10.98.

CUOTF's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
75.72% of 1079 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 12.99 vs CUOTF: 7.48

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. CIE Automotive's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $5,381 Mil. CIE Automotive's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $698 Mil. CIE Automotive's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.97%.


CIE Automotive  (OTCPK:CUOTF) 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) %.

CIE Automotive'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 )
=697.993/5381.233
=12.97 %

CIE Automotive's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $5,381 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CIE Automotive's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $698 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.


CIE Automotive EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


CIE Automotive EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CIE Automotive'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.

CIE Automotive EV-to-EBIT Chart

CIE Automotive 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 12.11 9.64 8.29 7.90 8.35

CIE Automotive 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 8.29 0.00 7.90 0.00 8.35

CUOTF vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, CIE Automotive'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.


CIE Automotive EV-to-EBIT vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CIE Automotive's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CIE Automotive's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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CIE Automotive EV-to-EBIT Calculation

CIE Automotive's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=5111.787/697.993
=7.32

CIE Automotive's current Enterprise Value is $5,112 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CIE Automotive's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $698 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 7.32 mean?
CIE Automotive (CUOTF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.32 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on CIE Automotive and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 10.98. Over the past decade, CIE Automotive's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.05 to 17.81. According to the industry distribution chart, CIE Automotive ranks #262 out of 1079 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is CIE Automotive's EV-to-EBIT too high?
CIE Automotive's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.32 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 10.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.05 to a high of 17.81. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99. CIE Automotive's value of 7.32 is 43.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIE Automotive ranks #262 out of 1079 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CIE Automotive has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIE Automotive's EV-to-EBIT compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CIE Automotive ranks #262 out of 1079 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places CIE Automotive in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99. CIE Automotive's value of 7.32 is 43.6% below this benchmark. Historically, CIE Automotive's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.05 to 17.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.98 vs. the industry median of 12.99, CIE Automotive 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Vehicles & Parts companies is 12.99, based on 1,079 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. CIE Automotive's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.32 is 43.6% 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 CIE Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIE Automotive's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.32, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 10.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIE Automotive stock overvalued right now?
CIE Automotive (CUOTF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 7.32. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.83, compared to a current price of $31.00 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.32, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 10.98 and 43.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 12.99. CIE Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 CIE Automotive (CUOTF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.32 as of Jul. 25, 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 CIE Automotive (CUOTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIE Automotive stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $31.00 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.83.

Key valuation signals for CUOTF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 7.32 (33% below median its 10-year median of 10.98)
  • GF Value™: $31.83 vs. price of $31.00 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#262 of 1079)

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


CIE Automotive Business Description

Address Alameda Mazarredo 69, Vizcaya, 8th floo, Bilbao, ESP, 48009
CIE Automotive SA is a supplier of components and subassemblies for the automotive market. Cie Automotive produces components for engines, gearboxes, transmissions, chassis, interior and exterior trims, and roof systems. The company's clients include Renault, Magna, Chrysler, Daimler, Schaeffler, Ford, Nexteer, Volkswagen, and Faurecia. Next to its core automotive business, Cie Automotive operates a process improvement service through a subsidiary. The majority of revenue and operating profits are generated in Cie Automotive's core segment automotive components. Geographically, Europe and NAFTA are the largest sources of operating profits for the company.
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