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Cathay Pacific AirwaysFRA:CTY -0.18%80 EV-to-EBIT is 7.79 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.99. GuruFocus rates FRA:CTY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 863 Transportation companies, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks better than 73.35% on this metric.
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.
Cathay Pacific Airways's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €14,280 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cathay Pacific Airways's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,960 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.
* 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 Airlines subindustry, Cathay Pacific Airways'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.
Cathay Pacific Airways EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Cathay Pacific Airways's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Pacific Airways's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Cathay Pacific Airways's current Enterprise Value is €15,259 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cathay Pacific Airways's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,960 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.
Cathay Pacific Airways (FRA:CTY) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.79 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cathay Pacific Airways and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #230 out of 863 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cathay Pacific Airways' current EV-to-EBIT of 7.79 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.99. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.24. Cathay Pacific Airways' value of 7.79 is 36.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #230 out of 863 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cathay Pacific Airways has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Pacific Airways' EV-to-EBIT compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #230 out of 863 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Cathay Pacific Airways in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.24. Cathay Pacific Airways' value of 7.79 is 36.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.99 vs. the industry median of 12.24, Cathay Pacific Airways 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 12.24, based on 863 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. Cathay Pacific Airways's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.79 is 36.4% 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 Cathay Pacific Airways and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Pacific Airways's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.79, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Pacific Airways (FRA:CTY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.63, compared to a current price of €1.65 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.79, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.99 and 36.4% below the Transportation industry median of 12.24. Cathay Pacific Airways' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Cathay Pacific Airways (FRA:CTY), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.79 as of Aug. 10, 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 Cathay Pacific Airways (FRA:CTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Pacific Airways stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.65 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.63.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Pacific Airways to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CTY:
EV-to-EBIT: 7.79 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.99)
GF Value™: €1.63 vs. price of €1.65 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.4% below the Transportation median (#230 of 863)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong's largest airline group, operating a fleet of 237 aircraft as of December 2025 and serving over 100 destinations globally. As of March 2026, its largest shareholders remain Swire Pacific and Air China, with stakes of 45% and 29%, respectively. The group operates the full-service carrier Cathay Pacific, low-cost carrier HK Express, and cargo operator Air Hong Kong.
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