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China East Education HoldingsFRA:ZX3 -3.53%53 EV-to-EBIT is 6.07 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 10.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZX3 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 199 Education companies, China East Education Holdings ranks better than 67.34% on this metric.
China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) 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 East Education Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,223.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China East Education Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €132.4 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 East Education Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
China East Education Holdings 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China East Education Holdings'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 East Education Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China East Education Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China East Education Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
China East Education Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €803.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China East Education Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €132.4 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 East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.07 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on China East Education Holdings and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 10.58. Over the past decade, China East Education Holdings' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.24 to 56.70. According to the industry distribution chart, China East Education Holdings ranks #65 out of 199 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is China East Education Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
China East Education Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 6.07 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 10.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.24 to a high of 56.70. The Education industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.11. China East Education Holdings' value of 6.07 is 40% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China East Education Holdings ranks #65 out of 199 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China East Education Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China East Education Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China East Education Holdings ranks #65 out of 199 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts China East Education Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.11. China East Education Holdings' value of 6.07 is 40% below this benchmark. Historically, China East Education Holdings' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.24 to 56.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.58 vs. the industry median of 10.11, China East Education Holdings 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 10.11, based on 199 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 East Education Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.07 is 40% 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 East Education Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China East Education Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.07, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 10.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China East Education Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.42, compared to a current price of €0.49 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.07, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 10.58 and 40% below the Education industry median of 10.11. China East Education Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 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 East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.07 as of Aug. 01, 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 East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China East Education Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.49 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.42.
GuruFocus considers China East Education Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ZX3:
EV-to-EBIT: 6.07 (43% below median its 10-year median of 10.58)
GF Value™: €0.42 vs. price of €0.49 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40% below the Education median (#65 of 199)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ZX3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China East Education is the largest vocational training education provider in China in terms of average students enrolled. It was founded in 1988 and its business spans four segments: culinary arts, information & internet technology, auto services, and fashion & beauty. The company's on-campus student population exceeded 150,000 as of June 30, 2025. In 2024, China East Education's revenue breakdown by major businesses was 55% in culinary arts, 19% in information & internet technology, 22% in auto services.
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