China Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) EV-to-EBIT: 15.16 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 171% Above Median

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FRA:RS3 China Railway Signal & Communication Corp Ltd FRA:RS3
52 GF Score
Price €0.34
GF Value €0.38
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is China Railway Signalmmunication EV-to-EBIT?

China Railway Signalmmunication FRA:RS3 -0.58% 52 EV-to-EBIT is 15.16 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 171% above its 10-year median of 5.60. GuruFocus rates FRA:RS3 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 862 Transportation companies, China Railway Signalmmunication ranks worse than 61.72% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, China Railway Signalmmunication's Enterprise Value is €4,894 Mil. China Railway Signalmmunication's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €323 Mil. Therefore, China Railway Signalmmunication's EV-to-EBIT for today is 15.16.

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

FRA:RS3' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.27   Med: 5.6   Max: 15.06
Current: 15.06

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of China Railway Signalmmunication was 15.06. The lowest was 2.27. And the median was 5.60.

FRA:RS3's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
61.72% of 862 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.245 vs FRA:RS3: 15.06

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. China Railway Signalmmunication's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,491 Mil. China Railway Signalmmunication's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €323 Mil. China Railway Signalmmunication's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.96%.


China Railway Signalmmunication  (FRA:RS3) 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 Railway Signalmmunication'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 )
=322.87/2491.355012
=12.96 %

China Railway Signalmmunication's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,491 Mil.
China Railway Signalmmunication'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 €323 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 Railway Signalmmunication EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


China Railway Signalmmunication EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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

China Railway Signalmmunication Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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China Railway Signalmmunication Quarterly Data
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FRA:RS3 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, China Railway Signalmmunication'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 Railway Signalmmunication EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Railway Signalmmunication's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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China Railway Signalmmunication EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=4894.256/322.87
=15.16

China Railway Signalmmunication's current Enterprise Value is €4,894 Mil.
China Railway Signalmmunication'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 €323 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 15.16 mean?
China Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) has a EV-to-EBIT of 15.16 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on China Railway Signalmmunication and its competitors. This is 171% above median its historical median of 5.60. Over the past decade, China Railway Signalmmunication's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.27 to 15.06. According to the industry distribution chart, China Railway Signalmmunication ranks #532 out of 862 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is China Railway Signalmmunication's EV-to-EBIT too high?
China Railway Signalmmunication's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.16 is 171% above median its 10-year median of 5.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.27 to a high of 15.06. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.25. China Railway Signalmmunication's value of 15.16 is 23.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Railway Signalmmunication ranks #532 out of 862 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Railway Signalmmunication has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Railway Signalmmunication's EV-to-EBIT compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Railway Signalmmunication ranks #532 out of 862 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places China Railway Signalmmunication in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.25. China Railway Signalmmunication's value of 15.16 is 23.8% above this benchmark. Historically, China Railway Signalmmunication's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.27 to 15.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.60 vs. the industry median of 12.25, China Railway Signalmmunication has consistently been above 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 12.25, based on 862 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 Railway Signalmmunication's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.16 is 23.8% above 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 Railway Signalmmunication and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Railway Signalmmunication's current EV-to-EBIT is 15.16, which is 171% above median its own 10-year median of 5.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Railway Signalmmunication stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.38, compared to a current price of €0.34 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 15.16, which is 171% above median its 10-year median of 5.60 and 23.8% above the Transportation industry median of 12.25. China Railway Signalmmunication's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3), the current EV-to-EBIT is 15.16 as of Aug. 08, 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 Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Signalmmunication stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.34 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.38. GuruFocus considers China Railway Signalmmunication to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RS3:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 15.16 (171% above median its 10-year median of 5.60)
  • GF Value™: €0.38 vs. price of €0.34 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.8% above the Transportation median (#532 of 862)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Railway Signalmmunication Business Description

Address Automobile Museum South Road, CRSC Building A, 1 Compound, 20th Floor, Fengtai District, Beijing, CHN, 100070
China Railway Signal & Communication Corp Ltd provides products and services on the entire industrial chain of rail transit control systems. The company's operating segments are the Rail transportation control system segment, which provides specialized three-in-one services of design and integration, equipment manufacturing, and system implementation services for rail transportation control systems; the General engineering contracting segment engages in the provision of services relating to municipal and other construction projects; and other segments mainly engage in trading. The firm generates a majority of its revenue from the Rail transportation control system segment.
52GF Score

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