China Literature (FRA:C2X) EV-to-EBIT: -17.58 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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FRA:C2X China Literature Ltd FRA:C2X
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What is China Literature EV-to-EBIT?

China Literature FRA:C2X +2.86% 76 EV-to-EBIT is -17.58 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:C2X with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.29. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 330 Interactive Media companies, China Literature ranks worse than 303030% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, China Literature's Enterprise Value is €1,307.3 Mil. China Literature's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-74.4 Mil. Therefore, China Literature's EV-to-EBIT for today is -17.58.

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

FRA:C2X' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -363.8   Med: 18.05   Max: 1322.53
Current: -17.27

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of China Literature was 1322.53. The lowest was -363.80. And the median was 18.05.

FRA:C2X's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 330 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 9.215 vs FRA:C2X: -17.27

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. China Literature's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,660.9 Mil. China Literature's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-74.4 Mil. China Literature's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -2.79%.


China Literature  (FRA:C2X) 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 Literature'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 )
=-74.363/2660.9475
=-2.79 %

China Literature's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,660.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Literature's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-74.4 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 Literature EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


China Literature EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Literature'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 Literature EV-to-EBIT Chart

China Literature Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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China Literature Semi-Annual Data
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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 22.95 0.00 -182.89 0.00 -37.56

FRA:C2X vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, China Literature'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 Literature EV-to-EBIT vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, China Literature's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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China Literature EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1307.315/-74.363
=-17.58

China Literature's current Enterprise Value is €1,307.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Literature's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-74.4 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 -17.58 mean?
China Literature (FRA:C2X) has a EV-to-EBIT of -17.58 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on China Literature and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Literature ranks #999999 out of 330 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is China Literature's EV-to-EBIT too high?
China Literature's current EV-to-EBIT is -17.58. Based on the distribution chart, China Literature ranks #999999 out of 330 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Literature has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Literature's EV-to-EBIT compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, China Literature ranks #999999 out of 330 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places China Literature in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.22. 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 Interactive Media company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Interactive Media companies is 9.22, based on 330 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. 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 Literature and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Literature's current EV-to-EBIT is -17.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Literature stock overvalued right now?
China Literature (FRA:C2X) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -17.58. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.29, compared to a current price of €2.16 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -17.58. China Literature's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Literature (FRA:C2X), the current EV-to-EBIT is -17.58 as of Aug. 09, 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 Literature (FRA:C2X) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Literature stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.16 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.29.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C2X:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -17.58
  • GF Value™: €3.29 vs. price of €2.16 (34.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C2X stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Literature Business Description

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Address No. 5169 Binjiang Avenue, N3 Lujiazui Binjiang Center, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 200135
China Literature Ltd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, provides online reading services, copyright commercialization, writer cultivation and brokerage, and operation of text work reading. It generates its revenue from Online reading through self-owned platform products. It operates in two segments: Online business, Intellectual property operations, and others. The Online business segment that derives the majority of revenue comprises online paid reading, online advertising, and game publishing. The Intellectual property operations and other segment include licensing and distribution of film and television properties, copyrights licensing, sales of adaptation rights and scripts, sales of physical books, and in-house online games operations.
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