Hongkong Chinese (FRA:HKC) EV-to-EBIT: -1.58 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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FRA:HKC Hongkong Chinese Ltd FRA:HKC
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What is Hongkong Chinese EV-to-EBIT?

Hongkong Chinese FRA:HKC 43 EV-to-EBIT is -1.58 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HKC with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.02. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,359 Real Estate companies, Hongkong Chinese ranks worse than 73583.44% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Hongkong Chinese's Enterprise Value is €150.61 Mil. Hongkong Chinese's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-95.20 Mil. Therefore, Hongkong Chinese's EV-to-EBIT for today is -1.58.

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

FRA:HKC' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.18   Med: 3.48   Max: 54.41
Current: -1.57

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Hongkong Chinese was 54.41. The lowest was -22.18. And the median was 3.48.

FRA:HKC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1359 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.4 vs FRA:HKC: -1.57

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Hongkong Chinese's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €108.55 Mil. Hongkong Chinese's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-95.20 Mil. Hongkong Chinese's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -87.70%.


Hongkong Chinese  (FRA:HKC) 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) %.

Hongkong Chinese'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 )
=-95.198/108.54796
=-87.70 %

Hongkong Chinese's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €108.55 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hongkong Chinese's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-95.20 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.


Hongkong Chinese EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Hongkong Chinese EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hongkong Chinese'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.

Hongkong Chinese EV-to-EBIT Chart

Hongkong Chinese Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Hongkong Chinese Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:HKC vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Hongkong Chinese'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.


Hongkong Chinese EV-to-EBIT vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Hongkong Chinese's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hongkong Chinese EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=150.611/-95.198
=-1.58

Hongkong Chinese's current Enterprise Value is €150.61 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hongkong Chinese's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-95.20 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 -1.58 mean?
Hongkong Chinese (FRA:HKC) has a EV-to-EBIT of -1.58 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hongkong Chinese and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hongkong Chinese ranks #999999 out of 1359 companies in the Real Estate industry.
Is Hongkong Chinese's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hongkong Chinese's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.58. Based on the distribution chart, Hongkong Chinese ranks #999999 out of 1359 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hongkong Chinese has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hongkong Chinese's EV-to-EBIT compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Hongkong Chinese ranks #999999 out of 1359 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hongkong Chinese in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40. 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 Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Real Estate companies is 13.40, based on 1,359 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 Hongkong Chinese and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hongkong Chinese's current EV-to-EBIT is -1.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hongkong Chinese stock overvalued right now?
Hongkong Chinese (FRA:HKC) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -1.58. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.05 — trading 152.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -1.58. Hongkong Chinese's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Hongkong Chinese (FRA:HKC), the current EV-to-EBIT is -1.58 as of Aug. 11, 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 Hongkong Chinese (FRA:HKC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hongkong Chinese stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.05 is trading 152.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HKC:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -1.58
  • GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.05 (152.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Hongkong Chinese Business Description

Other Exchanges 00655:Hong Kong
Address Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, 40th Floor, Tower Two, Hong Kong, HKG
Hongkong Chinese Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments are Property Investment, which includes investments relating to the letting and resale of properties and generates maximum revenue for the company; the Property development segment is into the development and sale of properties; the Treasury investment segment includes investments in money markets; the Securities investment segment invests in securities that are held for trading and for long-term strategic purpose; and Others. The geographical segments are Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Indonesia, and others. It derives maximum revenue from Singapore.
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