China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) EV-to-EBIT: 19.03 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 23% Above Median

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LSE:CYPC China Yangtze Power Co Ltd LSE:CYPC
83 GF Score
Price $40.40
GF Value $44.00
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is China Yangtze Power Co EV-to-EBIT?

China Yangtze Power Co LSE:CYPC 83 EV-to-EBIT is 19.03 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 15.45. GuruFocus rates LSE:CYPC with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 343 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, China Yangtze Power Co ranks worse than 53.06% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, China Yangtze Power Co's Enterprise Value is $142,193 Mil. China Yangtze Power Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,471 Mil. Therefore, China Yangtze Power Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Yangtze Power Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:CYPC' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.82   Med: 15.45   Max: 25.51
Current: 18.94

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of China Yangtze Power Co was 25.51. The lowest was 10.82. And the median was 15.45.

LSE:CYPC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
53.06% of 343 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 17.83 vs LSE:CYPC: 18.94

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. China Yangtze Power Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $142,417 Mil. China Yangtze Power Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,471 Mil. China Yangtze Power Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.25%.


China Yangtze Power Co  (LSE:CYPC) 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) %.

China Yangtze Power Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=7470.769/142417.4016
=5.25 %

China Yangtze Power Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $142,417 Mil.
China Yangtze Power Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7,471 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 Yangtze Power Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


China Yangtze Power Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Yangtze Power Co'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.

China Yangtze Power Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

China Yangtze Power Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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China Yangtze Power Co Quarterly Data
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China Yangtze Power Co EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, China Yangtze Power 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.


China Yangtze Power Co EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, China Yangtze Power Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Yangtze Power Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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China Yangtze Power Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

China Yangtze Power Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=142193.188/7470.769
=19.03

China Yangtze Power Co's current Enterprise Value is $142,193 Mil.
China Yangtze Power Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7,471 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 19.03 mean?
China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.03 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 15.45. Over the past decade, China Yangtze Power Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.82 to 25.51. According to the industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #182 out of 343 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is China Yangtze Power Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
China Yangtze Power Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.03 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 15.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.82 to a high of 25.51. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.83. China Yangtze Power Co's value of 19.03 is 6.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #182 out of 343 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Yangtze Power Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Yangtze Power Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, China Yangtze Power Co ranks #182 out of 343 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places China Yangtze Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.83. China Yangtze Power Co's value of 19.03 is 6.7% above this benchmark. Historically, China Yangtze Power Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.82 to 25.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.45 vs. the industry median of 17.83, China Yangtze Power 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 17.83, based on 343 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 Yangtze Power Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.03 is 6.7% 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 China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Yangtze Power Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.03, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 15.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Yangtze Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.00, compared to a current price of $40.40 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.03, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 15.45 and 6.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 17.83. China Yangtze Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 China Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.03 as of Aug. 06, 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 Yangtze Power Co (LSE:CYPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $40.40 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $44.00. GuruFocus considers China Yangtze Power Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CYPC:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 19.03 (23% above median its 10-year median of 15.45)
  • GF Value™: $44.00 vs. price of $40.40 (8.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#182 of 343)

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


China Yangtze Power Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CYZB:Germany600900:China
Address No. 88 Sanyang Road, Jiang\'an District, Hubei Province, Wuhan City, CHN, 430014
China Yangtze Power Co Ltd business activities include hydroelectric power generation, power distribution and sales, overseas power station's operation, management, consultation services, investment, and financing. It has also established its power distribution and sales platforms such as Three Gorges Water Conservancy and Peru LuzdelSur. The company owns the power generation assets of four hydropower plants on the mainstream of the Yangtze River, namely Three Gorges, Gezhouba, Xiluodu, and Xiangjiaba.
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