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China Water Affairs GroupCWAFF 40 EV-to-EBIT is 13.11 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 8.71. GuruFocus rates CWAFF with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 463 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Water Affairs Group ranks better than 53.56% on this metric.
China Water Affairs Group (OTCPK:CWAFF) 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.
China Water Affairs Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $5,219 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Water Affairs Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $388 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 Water Affairs Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
China Water Affairs Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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 Water subindustry, China Water Affairs Group'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 Water Affairs Group EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Water Affairs Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Water Affairs Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
China Water Affairs Group's current Enterprise Value is $5,093 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Water Affairs Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $388 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 13.11 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on China Water Affairs Group and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 8.71. Over the past decade, China Water Affairs Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.65 to 13.18. According to the industry distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #215 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is China Water Affairs Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
China Water Affairs Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.11 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 8.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.65 to a high of 13.18. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71. China Water Affairs Group's value of 13.11 is 4.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #215 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Water Affairs Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Affairs Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #215 out of 463 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts China Water Affairs Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71. China Water Affairs Group's value of 13.11 is 4.4% below this benchmark. Historically, China Water Affairs Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.65 to 13.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.71 vs. the industry median of 13.71, China Water Affairs Group 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.71, 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. China Water Affairs Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 13.11 is 4.4% 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 Water Affairs Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Water Affairs Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 13.11, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 8.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Water Affairs Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.61, compared to a current price of $0.62 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 13.11, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 8.71 and 4.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.71. China Water Affairs Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 10 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 13.11 as of Jul. 26, 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.62 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.61.
GuruFocus considers China Water Affairs Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CWAFF:
EV-to-EBIT: 13.11 (51% above median its 10-year median of 8.71)
GF Value™: $0.61 vs. price of $0.62 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#215 of 463)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CWAFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Water Affairs Group Ltd is a Chinese water utility company that builds, operates, and invests in water affairs projects in China. The firm's primary segments include City water supply operation, main contractor construction, Environmental protection, and Pipeline direct drinking water supply. It generates a majority of its revenue from the City water supply operation segment. Geographically, the company generates a maximum share of its revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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