HCINF (HC Group) EV-to-EBIT: -4.57 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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What is HC Group EV-to-EBIT?

HC Group HCINF 46 EV-to-EBIT is -4.57 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates HCINF with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.01. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, HC Group's Enterprise Value is $120 Mil. HC Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $-26 Mil. Therefore, HC Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is -4.57.

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

HCINF' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.41   Med: -0.83   Max: 116.44
Current: -4.38

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of HC Group was 116.44. The lowest was -11.41. And the median was -0.83.

HCINF's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 13.945 vs HCINF: -4.38

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. HC Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was $97 Mil. HC Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $-26 Mil. HC Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -26.96%.


HC Group  (OTCPK:HCINF) 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) %.

HC Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-26.171/97.066965
=-26.96 %

HC Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was $97 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. HC Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $-26 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.


HC Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


HC Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HC Group'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.

HC Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

HC Group Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.01 -3.93 -10.50 -0.87 -3.09

HC Group Semi-Annual Data
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EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -0.87 0.00 -3.09 0.00

HCINF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, HC Group'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.


HC Group EV-to-EBIT vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, HC Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HC Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

HC Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=119.573/-26.171
=-4.57

HC Group's current Enterprise Value is $120 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. HC Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was $-26 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 -4.57 mean?
HC Group (HCINF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -4.57 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on HC Group and its competitors.
Is HC Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
HC Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -4.57. Overall, HC Group has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HC Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to IBM and ACN?
HC Group's EV-to-EBIT of -4.57 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.95. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Software companies is 13.95, based on 1,770 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 HC Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HC Group's current EV-to-EBIT is -4.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HC Group stock overvalued right now?
HC Group (HCINF) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -4.57. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.01, compared to a current price of $0.02 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -4.57. HC Group's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 HC Group (HCINF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -4.57 as of Jul. 26, 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 HC Group (HCINF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HC Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.02 is trading 50% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.01.

Key valuation signals for HCINF:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -4.57
  • GF Value™: $0.01 vs. price of $0.02 (50% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs

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


HC Group Business Description

Address No.28 Beiyuan Road, Unit 302, 3rd Floor, Yuanyang Xingfan Plaza, Building 1, No.28 B, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100013
HC Group Inc is a holding company based in China involved in pragmatic and robust development. The company organizes itself into three segments based on service type. The technology-driven new retail segment provides integration services around the retailing of electronics. The smart industries segment provides a business-to-business trading platform as well as anti-counterfeiting products and supply chain management. The platform and corporate services segment operates the media platform HC360.com and provides data-based marketing services. It generates a vast majority of its revenue from the smart industries segment.
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