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Hong Kong and China Gas CoHOKCF 42 EV-to-EBIT is 18.40 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 20.53. GuruFocus rates HOKCF with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 463 Utilities - Regulated companies, Hong Kong and China Gas Co ranks worse than 69.55% on this metric.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co (OTCPK:HOKCF) 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.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $25,898 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,353 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.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Hong Kong and China Gas 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 Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Hong Kong and China Gas 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.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Kong and China Gas Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current Enterprise Value is $24,904 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,353 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.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 18.40 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hong Kong and China Gas Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 20.53. Over the past decade, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.16 to 29.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Kong and China Gas Co ranks #322 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Hong Kong and China Gas Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.40 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 20.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.16 to a high of 29.15. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.69. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's value of 18.40 is 34.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Kong and China Gas Co ranks #322 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hong Kong and China Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong and China Gas Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hong Kong and China Gas Co ranks #322 out of 463 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Hong Kong and China Gas Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.69. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's value of 18.40 is 34.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hong Kong and China Gas Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.16 to 29.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.53 vs. the industry median of 13.69, Hong Kong and China Gas Co 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.69, based on 463 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. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 18.40 is 34.4% 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 18.40, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 20.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Kong and China Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.83, compared to a current price of $0.83 — trading 0% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 18.40, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 20.53 and 34.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.69. Hong Kong and China Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 11 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 18.40 as of Jul. 27, 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Co (HOKCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong and China Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.83 is trading 0% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.83.
GuruFocus considers Hong Kong and China Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HOKCF:
EV-to-EBIT: 18.40 (10% below median its 10-year median of 20.53)
GF Value™: $0.83 vs. price of $0.83 (0% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#322 of 463)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOKCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Kong and China Gas Co Ltd, is the oldest public utility company in Hong Kong. The company's core business comprises the production and distribution of town gas in Hong Kong, with a monopoly on distribution and retail. The company is also investing in water, upstream gas, and new energies. The Group's principal activities are the production, distribution, and marketing of gas and related products or services, water supply and waste treatment, renewable energy businesses, extended businesses, and fuels businesses (Green Fuels) in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. The company operates in three segments: Gas, water and waste treatment, renewable energy, extended businesses, and related businesses, Green Fuels, and Property.
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