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Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) 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.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥865,387 Mil.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International'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 ¥9,646 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.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Semiconductor Manufacturing International 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.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International EV-to-EBIT Chart
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Annual Data
SHSE:688981 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Semiconductor Manufacturing International'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.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International EV-to-EBIT vs Semiconductors Industry
Semiconductor Manufacturing International's current Enterprise Value is ¥820,027 Mil.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International'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 ¥9,646 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.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) has a EV-to-EBIT of 85.01 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Semiconductor Manufacturing International and its competitors. This is 109% above median its historical median of 40.67. Over the past decade, Semiconductor Manufacturing International's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.12 to 257.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Semiconductor Manufacturing International ranks #535 out of 683 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Semiconductor Manufacturing International's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Semiconductor Manufacturing International's current EV-to-EBIT of 85.01 is 109% above median its 10-year median of 40.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.12 to a high of 257.06. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-EBIT is 35.58. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's value of 85.01 is 138.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Semiconductor Manufacturing International ranks #535 out of 683 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Semiconductor Manufacturing International has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Semiconductor Manufacturing International's EV-to-EBIT compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Semiconductor Manufacturing International ranks #535 out of 683 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Semiconductor Manufacturing International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 35.58. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's value of 85.01 is 138.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Semiconductor Manufacturing International's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.12 to 257.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.67 vs. the industry median of 35.58, Semiconductor Manufacturing International 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 a Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Semiconductors companies is 35.58, based on 683 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. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's current EV-to-EBIT of 85.01 is 138.9% 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 35.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's current EV-to-EBIT is 85.01, which is 109% above median its own 10-year median of 40.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Semiconductor Manufacturing International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥78.45, compared to a current price of ¥139.88 — trading 78.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 85.01, which is 109% above median its 10-year median of 40.67 and 138.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 35.58. Semiconductor Manufacturing International's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981), the current EV-to-EBIT is 85.01 as of Jul. 18, 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 Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SHSE:688981) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Semiconductor Manufacturing International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥139.88 is trading 78.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥78.45.
GuruFocus considers Semiconductor Manufacturing International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688981:
EV-to-EBIT: 85.01 (109% above median its 10-year median of 40.67)
GF Value™: ¥78.45 vs. price of ¥139.88 (78.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 138.9% above the Semiconductors median (#535 of 683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688981 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Business Description
Founded in 2000, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation is the largest foundry in China and the third-largest globally after TSMC and Samsung Electronics, overtaking GlobalFoundries and United Microelectronics in 2024. The company's headquarters and foundry are in Shanghai, with additional foundries in Beijing, Tianjin, and Shenzhen, and offices in the United States, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Its products are used in artificial intelligence, data centers, automotive, consumer electronics, memory, and "Internet of Things" products. SMIC employs 19,952 people as of Dec. 31, 2025.
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