Hongchang International CoHCIL 27 EV-to-EBIT is 25.50 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates HCIL with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 262 Retail - Defensive companies, Hongchang International Co ranks worse than 79.39% on this metric.
Hongchang International Co (OTCPK:HCIL) 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.
Hongchang International Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $82.90 Mil.
Hongchang International Co'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 $2.79 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.
Hongchang International Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Hongchang International 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.
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Hongchang International 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.
Hongchang International Co EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hongchang International Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hongchang International Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Hongchang International Co's current Enterprise Value is $71.11 Mil.
Hongchang International Co'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 $2.79 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.
Hongchang International Co (HCIL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 25.50 as of Jul. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hongchang International Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hongchang International Co ranks #208 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Hongchang International Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hongchang International Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 25.50. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.50. Hongchang International Co's value of 25.50 is 89% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hongchang International Co ranks #208 out of 262 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hongchang International Co has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hongchang International Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to TWG and DIT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Hongchang International Co ranks #208 out of 262 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hongchang International Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.50. Hongchang International Co's value of 25.50 is 89% above this benchmark. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Defensive companies is 13.50, based on 262 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. Hongchang International Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.50 is 89% 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 Hongchang International Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hongchang International Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 25.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hongchang International Co stock overvalued right now?
Hongchang International Co (HCIL) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 25.50. The current EV-to-EBIT is 25.50 and 89% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 13.50. Hongchang International Co's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 6 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 Hongchang International Co (HCIL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 25.50 as of Jul. 13, 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.
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