Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) EV-to-EBIT: 14.56 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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SHSE:600098 Guangzhou Development Group Inc SHSE:600098
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Price ¥6.24
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What is Guangzhou Development Group EV-to-EBIT?

Guangzhou Development Group SHSE:600098 -0.16% 79 EV-to-EBIT is 14.56 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 16.13. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600098 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Other Energy Sources companies, Guangzhou Development Group ranks worse than 61.05% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Guangzhou Development Group's Enterprise Value is ¥58,775 Mil. Guangzhou Development Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥4,036 Mil. Therefore, Guangzhou Development Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 14.56.

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

SHSE:600098' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.52   Med: 16.13   Max: 87.87
Current: 14.51

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Guangzhou Development Group was 87.87. The lowest was 10.52. And the median was 16.13.

SHSE:600098's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
61.05% of 95 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 9.9 vs SHSE:600098: 14.51

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Guangzhou Development Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥61,896 Mil. Guangzhou Development Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥4,036 Mil. Guangzhou Development Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.52%.


Guangzhou Development Group  (SHSE:600098) 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) %.

Guangzhou Development Group'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 )
=4035.66/61895.6451
=6.52 %

Guangzhou Development Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥61,896 Mil.
Guangzhou Development Group'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 ¥4,036 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.


Guangzhou Development Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Guangzhou Development Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guangzhou Development 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.

Guangzhou Development Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Guangzhou Development Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Guangzhou Development Group Quarterly Data
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Guangzhou Development Group EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Guangzhou Development 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.


Guangzhou Development Group EV-to-EBIT vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Guangzhou Development Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Guangzhou Development Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=58775.425/4035.66
=14.56

Guangzhou Development Group's current Enterprise Value is ¥58,775 Mil.
Guangzhou Development Group'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 ¥4,036 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 14.56 mean?
Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.56 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Guangzhou Development Group and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 16.13. Over the past decade, Guangzhou Development Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.52 to 87.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Development Group ranks #58 out of 95 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Guangzhou Development Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Guangzhou Development Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.56 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 16.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.52 to a high of 87.87. The Other Energy Sources industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.90. Guangzhou Development Group's value of 14.56 is 47.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangzhou Development Group ranks #58 out of 95 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Guangzhou Development Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangzhou Development Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Development Group ranks #58 out of 95 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Guangzhou Development Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.90. Guangzhou Development Group's value of 14.56 is 47.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Guangzhou Development Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.52 to 87.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.13 vs. the industry median of 9.90, Guangzhou Development Group 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Other Energy Sources companies is 9.90, based on 95 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. Guangzhou Development Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.56 is 47.1% 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 Guangzhou Development Group and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guangzhou Development Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.56, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 16.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangzhou Development Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.17, compared to a current price of ¥6.24 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.56, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 16.13 and 47.1% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 9.90. Guangzhou Development Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.56 as of Aug. 21, 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 Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Development Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥6.24 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.17. GuruFocus considers Guangzhou Development Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600098:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 14.56 (10% below median its 10-year median of 16.13)
  • GF Value™: ¥7.17 vs. price of ¥6.24 (13% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.1% above the Other Energy Sources median (#58 of 95)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Guangzhou Development Group Business Description

Address 28/F, Development Center, No. 3 Linjiang Avenue, Zhujiang Xincheng, Guangzhou, CHN
Guangzhou Development Group Incorporated is a China-based company operating in the integrated energy business. It is engaged in the investment, construction, development, and operation of electric power, coal, oil products, natural gas and new energy. The company is also involved in the energy logistics business.
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