Trina Solar Co (SHSE:688599) EV-to-EBIT: -12.52 (As of Sep. 17, 2026)

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SHSE:688599 Trina Solar Co Ltd SHSE:688599
74 GF Score
Price ¥10.80
GF Value ¥16.00
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Trina Solar Co EV-to-EBIT?

Trina Solar Co SHSE:688599 -0.46% 74 EV-to-EBIT is -12.52 as of Sep. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688599 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥16.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 713 Semiconductors companies, Trina Solar Co ranks worse than 140252.31% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Trina Solar Co's Enterprise Value is ¥46,908 Mil. Trina Solar Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥-3,747 Mil. Therefore, Trina Solar Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is -12.52.

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

SHSE:688599' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -38.82   Med: 16.27   Max: 86.91
Current: -15.49

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Trina Solar Co was 86.91. The lowest was -38.82. And the median was 16.27.

SHSE:688599's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 713 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 28.15 vs SHSE:688599: -15.49

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Trina Solar Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥61,394 Mil. Trina Solar Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥-3,747 Mil. Trina Solar Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -6.10%.


Trina Solar Co  (SHSE:688599) 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) %.

Trina Solar Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-3746.614/61393.62915816
=-6.10 %

Trina Solar Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥61,394 Mil.
Trina Solar Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥-3,747 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.


Trina Solar Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Trina Solar Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Trina Solar 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.

Trina Solar Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Trina Solar Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 63.59 46.91 15.40 -65.41 -11.75

Trina Solar Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 -13.10 -13.64 -11.31 -14.10 -20.27

SHSE:688599 vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, Trina Solar 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.


Trina Solar Co EV-to-EBIT vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Trina Solar Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Trina Solar Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Trina Solar Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Trina Solar Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=46908.344/-3746.614
=-12.52

Trina Solar Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥46,908 Mil.
Trina Solar Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ¥-3,747 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 -12.52 mean?
Trina Solar Co (SHSE:688599) has a EV-to-EBIT of -12.52 as of Sep. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Trina Solar Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Trina Solar Co ranks #999999 out of 713 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is Trina Solar Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Trina Solar Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -12.52. Based on the distribution chart, Trina Solar Co ranks #999999 out of 713 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Trina Solar Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trina Solar Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Trina Solar Co ranks #999999 out of 713 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Trina Solar Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 28.15. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Semiconductors companies is 28.15, based on 713 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 Trina Solar Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 28.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trina Solar Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -12.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trina Solar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trina Solar Co (SHSE:688599) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥16.00, compared to a current price of ¥10.80 — trading 32.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -12.52. Trina Solar Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Trina Solar Co (SHSE:688599), the current EV-to-EBIT is -12.52 as of Sep. 17, 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 Trina Solar Co (SHSE:688599) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trina Solar Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥10.80 is trading 32.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥16.00. GuruFocus considers Trina Solar Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688599:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -12.52
  • GF Value™: ¥16.00 vs. price of ¥10.80 (32.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688599 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Trina Solar Co Business Description

Address No. 2, Tianhe Road, Trina Photovoltaic Industrial Park, Xinbei District, Jiangsu Province, Changzhou, CHN, 213031
Trina Solar is one of the top four Chinese solar module producers. Trina's products are available in over 170 countries and regions. The company operates a vertically integrated production process, spanning solar wafers, cells, and modules.
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