HKBN (FRA:2HK) EV-to-EBIT: 22.88 (As of Sep. 08, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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What is HKBN EV-to-EBIT?

HKBN FRA:2HK -1.67% 80 EV-to-EBIT is 22.88 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 26.06. GuruFocus rates FRA:2HK with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.56. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Telecommunication Services companies, HKBN ranks worse than 80.14% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, HKBN's Enterprise Value is €2,023 Mil. HKBN's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €88 Mil. Therefore, HKBN's EV-to-EBIT for today is 22.88.

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

FRA:2HK' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.71   Med: 26.06   Max: 55.92
Current: 22.73

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of HKBN was 55.92. The lowest was -29.71. And the median was 26.06.

FRA:2HK's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
80.14% of 287 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 13.31 vs FRA:2HK: 22.73

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. HKBN's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €2,264 Mil. HKBN's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €88 Mil. HKBN's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.91%.


HKBN  (FRA:2HK) 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) %.

HKBN's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Feb. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=88.426/2264.05116
=3.91 %

HKBN's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was €2,264 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. HKBN's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €88 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.


HKBN EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


HKBN EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HKBN'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.

HKBN EV-to-EBIT Chart

HKBN Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-EBIT
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HKBN Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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FRA:2HK vs VZ, TMUS, T: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, HKBN'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.


HKBN EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, HKBN's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HKBN EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2023.302/88.426
=22.88

HKBN's current Enterprise Value is €2,023 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. HKBN's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €88 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 22.88 mean?
HKBN (FRA:2HK) has a EV-to-EBIT of 22.88 as of Sep. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on HKBN and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 26.06. According to the industry distribution chart, HKBN ranks #230 out of 287 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 80.1%.
Is HKBN's EV-to-EBIT too high?
HKBN's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.88 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 26.06. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.31. HKBN's value of 22.88 is 71.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HKBN ranks #230 out of 287 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HKBN has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HKBN's EV-to-EBIT compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, HKBN ranks #230 out of 287 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places HKBN in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.31. HKBN's value of 22.88 is 71.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 26.06 vs. the industry median of 13.31, HKBN 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.31, based on 287 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. HKBN's current EV-to-EBIT of 22.88 is 71.9% 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 HKBN and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HKBN's current EV-to-EBIT is 22.88, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 26.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HKBN stock overvalued right now?
HKBN (FRA:2HK) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 22.88. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.56, compared to a current price of €0.59 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 22.88, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 26.06 and 71.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.31. HKBN's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 HKBN (FRA:2HK), the current EV-to-EBIT is 22.88 as of Sep. 08, 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 HKBN (FRA:2HK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKBN stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.59 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.56.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2HK:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 22.88 (12% below median its 10-year median of 26.06)
  • GF Value™: €0.56 vs. price of €0.59 (5.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#230 of 287)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2HK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HKBN Business Description

Address 77 Hoi Bun Road, 19th Floor, Tower 1, The Quayside, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, HKG
HKBN Ltd is a telecommunications company. The company derives revenue from broadband Internet services and voice services to both residential and enterprise customers. The principal activities of the Group are: provision of fixed telecommunications network services, international telecommunications services, and mobile services to residential and enterprise customers in Hong Kong; system integration services; product sales; and marketing and distribution of computer hardware and software, telecommunication products, office automation products and the provision of related services. The company has two segments Telecom and technology solutions (Hong Kong) and Telecom and technology solutions (Hong Kong) and the majority of the company's revenue is generated from Hong Kong.
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