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What is Haidilao International Holding EV-to-EBIT?
Haidilao International HoldingHDALF -6.67%92 EV-to-EBIT is 8.89 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 33.58. GuruFocus rates HDALF with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 262 Restaurants companies, Haidilao International Holding ranks better than 83.97% on this metric.
Haidilao International Holding (OTCPK:HDALF) 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.
Haidilao International Holding's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $8,737 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Haidilao International Holding's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $852 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.
Haidilao International Holding EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Haidilao International Holding 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 Restaurants subindustry, Haidilao International Holding'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.
Haidilao International Holding EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Haidilao International Holding's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Haidilao International Holding's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Haidilao International Holding's current Enterprise Value is $7,567 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Haidilao International Holding's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $852 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.
Haidilao International Holding (HDALF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.89 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Haidilao International Holding and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 33.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Haidilao International Holding ranks #42 out of 262 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is Haidilao International Holding's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Haidilao International Holding's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.89 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 33.58. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.67. Haidilao International Holding's value of 8.89 is 46.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Haidilao International Holding ranks #42 out of 262 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Haidilao International Holding has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haidilao International Holding's EV-to-EBIT compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Haidilao International Holding ranks #42 out of 262 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Haidilao International Holding in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.67. Haidilao International Holding's value of 8.89 is 46.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 33.58 vs. the industry median of 16.67, Haidilao International Holding 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 a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 16.67, 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. Haidilao International Holding's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.89 is 46.7% 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 Haidilao International Holding and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Haidilao International Holding's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.89, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 33.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Haidilao International Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haidilao International Holding (HDALF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.17, compared to a current price of $1.54 — trading 29% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.89, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 33.58 and 46.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 16.67. Haidilao International Holding's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Haidilao International Holding (HDALF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.89 as of Jul. 20, 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 Haidilao International Holding (HDALF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haidilao International Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.54 is trading 29% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.17.
GuruFocus considers Haidilao International Holding to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HDALF:
EV-to-EBIT: 8.89 (74% below median its 10-year median of 33.58)
GF Value™: $2.17 vs. price of $1.54 (29% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.7% below the Restaurants median (#42 of 262)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HDALF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Haidilao International Holding Business Description
Haidilao, founded in Sichuan in 1998, is a prominent Chinese hot pot restaurant operator. Following the spinoff of its international unit Super Hi, Haidilao now focuses solely on managing restaurants in Greater China.By the end of 2024, the chain operated over 1,300 stores in Greater China, generating more than CNY 40 billion in systemwide sales, making it one of the largest restaurant operators in China. The majority of its restaurants are company-owned, with only a small fraction franchised.
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