Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024) EV-to-EBIT: 40.78 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 124% Above Median

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TPE:2024 Chih Lien Industrial Co Ltd TPE:2024
67 GF Score
Price NT$13.60
GF Value NT$17.41
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Chih Lien Industrial Co EV-to-EBIT?

Chih Lien Industrial Co TPE:2024 +2.26% 67 EV-to-EBIT is 40.78 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 18.22. GuruFocus rates TPE:2024 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 493 Steel companies, Chih Lien Industrial Co ranks worse than 86.21% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Chih Lien Industrial Co's Enterprise Value is NT$1,580.1 Mil. Chih Lien Industrial Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$38.7 Mil. Therefore, Chih Lien Industrial Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 40.78.

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

TPE:2024' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -714.24   Med: 18.22   Max: 722.92
Current: 40.78

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Chih Lien Industrial Co was 722.92. The lowest was -714.24. And the median was 18.22.

TPE:2024's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
86.21% of 493 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.61 vs TPE:2024: 40.78

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Chih Lien Industrial Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$1,599.6 Mil. Chih Lien Industrial Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$38.7 Mil. Chih Lien Industrial Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.42%.


Chih Lien Industrial Co  (TPE:2024) 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) %.

Chih Lien Industrial 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 )
=38.746/1599.56
=2.42 %

Chih Lien Industrial Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$1,599.6 Mil.
Chih Lien Industrial 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 NT$38.7 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.


Chih Lien Industrial Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Chih Lien Industrial Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chih Lien Industrial 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.

Chih Lien Industrial Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Chih Lien Industrial Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Chih Lien Industrial Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TPE:2024 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Chih Lien Industrial 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.


Chih Lien Industrial Co EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chih Lien Industrial Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chih Lien Industrial Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


TPE:2024
67GF Score
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Chih Lien Industrial Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Chih Lien Industrial Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1580.060/38.746
=40.78

Chih Lien Industrial Co's current Enterprise Value is NT$1,580.1 Mil.
Chih Lien Industrial 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 NT$38.7 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 40.78 mean?
Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024) has a EV-to-EBIT of 40.78 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Chih Lien Industrial Co and its competitors. This is 124% above median its historical median of 18.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Chih Lien Industrial Co ranks #425 out of 493 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is Chih Lien Industrial Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Chih Lien Industrial Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 40.78 is 124% above median its 10-year median of 18.22. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.61. Chih Lien Industrial Co's value of 40.78 is 223.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chih Lien Industrial Co ranks #425 out of 493 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chih Lien Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chih Lien Industrial Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chih Lien Industrial Co ranks #425 out of 493 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Chih Lien Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.61. Chih Lien Industrial Co's value of 40.78 is 223.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.22 vs. the industry median of 12.61, Chih Lien Industrial 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 a Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 12.61, based on 493 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. Chih Lien Industrial Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 40.78 is 223.4% 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 Chih Lien Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chih Lien Industrial Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 40.78, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 18.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chih Lien Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.41, compared to a current price of NT$13.60 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 40.78, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 18.22 and 223.4% above the Steel industry median of 12.61. Chih Lien Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024), the current EV-to-EBIT is 40.78 as of Aug. 30, 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 Chih Lien Industrial Co (TPE:2024) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chih Lien Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$13.60 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.41. GuruFocus considers Chih Lien Industrial Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2024:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 40.78 (124% above median its 10-year median of 18.22)
  • GF Value™: NT$17.41 vs. price of NT$13.60 (21.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 223.4% above the Steel median (#425 of 493)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2024 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chih Lien Industrial Co Business Description

Address Zhongxing Road, No.480, Xinwu District, Tao-Yuan, TWN, 32749
Chih Lien Industrial Co Ltd operates in the steel industry. Company is mainly engaged in the manufacturing, processing and trading of steel wire and steel bars. The Company operates in a single industry and is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and processing of steel wire and steel bars with similar end-use products. The company has presence in Taiwan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Other. The company generates majority of revenue from Taiwan.
67GF Score

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