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China Merchants Port Holdings Co (FRA:CPM) 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 Merchants Port Holdings Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €10,738 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,165 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 Merchants Port Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
China Merchants Port Holdings Co 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.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, China Merchants Port Holdings Co'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 Merchants Port Holdings Co EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Merchants Port Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is €11,020 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,165 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 Merchants Port Holdings Co (FRA:CPM) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.46 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on China Merchants Port Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.84. Over the past decade, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.65 to 18.58. According to the industry distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #313 out of 864 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is China Merchants Port Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.46 is near median its 10-year median of 8.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.65 to a high of 18.58. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.29. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's value of 9.46 is 23% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #313 out of 864 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Merchants Port Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Merchants Port Holdings Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Merchants Port Holdings Co ranks #313 out of 864 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts China Merchants Port Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.29. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's value of 9.46 is 23% below this benchmark. Historically, China Merchants Port Holdings Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.65 to 18.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.84 vs. the industry median of 12.29, China Merchants Port Holdings Co 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.29, based on 864 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 Merchants Port Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.46 is 23% 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 Merchants Port Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.46, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Merchants Port Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Port Holdings Co (FRA:CPM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.57, compared to a current price of €1.62 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.46, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.84 and 23% below the Transportation industry median of 12.29. China Merchants Port Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Merchants Port Holdings Co (FRA:CPM), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.46 as of Aug. 05, 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 Merchants Port Holdings Co (FRA:CPM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Port Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.62 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.57.
GuruFocus considers China Merchants Port Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CPM:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.46 (near median its 10-year median of 8.84)
GF Value™: €1.57 vs. price of €1.62 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23% below the Transportation median (#313 of 864)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CPM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Merchants Port Holdings Co Ltd is a port service provider principally engaged in port operations, bonded logistics operations, and property investment. Its segments are port operations, bonded logistics operations, and other operations. Port operations generate maximum revenue, including container terminal operations and bulk and general cargo terminal operations conducted by the Group, its associates, and joint ventures across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, as well as other international locations. Bonded logistics operations include logistics park operations, port transportation, and airport cargo handling. Other operations mainly include property development and investment, logistics operations by associates, and corporate functions.
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