China International Capital (FRA:CIM) EV-to-EBIT: -1.64 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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FRA:CIM China International Capital Corp Ltd FRA:CIM
74 GF Score
Price €2.32
GF Value €1.93
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is China International Capital EV-to-EBIT?

China International Capital FRA:CIM -0.85% 74 EV-to-EBIT is -1.64 as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CIM with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Capital Markets companies, China International Capital ranks better than 93.39% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, China International Capital's Enterprise Value is €-2,260 Mil. China International Capital's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,374 Mil. Therefore, China International Capital's EV-to-EBIT for today is -1.64.

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

FRA:CIM' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.52   Med: -5.1   Max: 14.6
Current: -1.63

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of China International Capital was 14.60. The lowest was -11.52. And the median was -5.10.

FRA:CIM's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
93.39% of 499 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 9.9 vs FRA:CIM: -1.63

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. China International Capital's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-8,774 Mil. China International Capital's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,374 Mil. China International Capital's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -15.66%.


China International Capital  (FRA:CIM) 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 International Capital'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 )
=1374.287/-8774.4673
=-15.66 %

China International Capital's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-8,774 Mil.
China International Capital's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,374 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 International Capital EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


China International Capital EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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

China International Capital 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 -4.17 -5.33 -5.73 -4.58 -3.31

China International Capital Quarterly Data
Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Jun25 Sep25 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 -10.87 -4.58 -8.86 -5.42 -3.31

FRA:CIM vs MS, GS, SCHW: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, China International Capital'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 International Capital EV-to-EBIT vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, China International Capital's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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China International Capital EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=-2259.994/1374.287
=-1.64

China International Capital's current Enterprise Value is €-2,260 Mil.
China International Capital's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,374 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 -1.64 mean?
China International Capital (FRA:CIM) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.64 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on China International Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China International Capital ranks #33 out of 499 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is China International Capital's EV-to-EBIT too high?
China International Capital's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.64. Based on the distribution chart, China International Capital ranks #33 out of 499 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China International Capital has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China International Capital's EV-to-EBIT compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, China International Capital ranks #33 out of 499 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places China International Capital in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.90. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Capital Markets companies is 9.90, based on 499 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 International Capital and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China International Capital's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China International Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China International Capital (FRA:CIM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.93, compared to a current price of €2.32 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.64. China International Capital's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 International Capital (FRA:CIM), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.64 as of Aug. 14, 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 International Capital (FRA:CIM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China International Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.32 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.93. GuruFocus considers China International Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CIM:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -1.64
  • GF Value™: €1.93 vs. price of €2.32 (20.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

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


China International Capital Business Description

Address 1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, 27th and 28th Floor, China World Office 2, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100004
China International Capital Corp Ltd is a capital market operations company based in China. Its business is carried out through investment banking, the equities segment, asset management, the FICC segment, wealth management, and private equity segments. The Others segment comprises other business departments, as well as middle and back offices. The company derives its earnings predominantly from China, with the remainder coming from overseas. It generates the majority of its revenue from the wealth management segment.
74GF Score

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