Cathay Real Estate Development Co (TPE:2501) EV-to-EBIT: 11.45 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 45% Below Median

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TPE:2501 Cathay Real Estate Development Co Ltd TPE:2501
84 GF Score
Price NT$22.40
GF Value NT$26.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Cathay Real Estate Development Co EV-to-EBIT?

Cathay Real Estate Development Co TPE:2501 84 EV-to-EBIT is 11.45 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 20.88. GuruFocus rates TPE:2501 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$26.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,345 Real Estate companies, Cathay Real Estate Development Co ranks better than 56.28% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Cathay Real Estate Development Co's Enterprise Value is NT$53,849 Mil. Cathay Real Estate Development Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$4,701 Mil. Therefore, Cathay Real Estate Development Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.45.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cathay Real Estate Development Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2501' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.85   Med: 20.88   Max: 55.14
Current: 11.45

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Cathay Real Estate Development Co was 55.14. The lowest was 7.85. And the median was 20.88.

TPE:2501's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
56.28% of 1345 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 13.38 vs TPE:2501: 11.45

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Cathay Real Estate Development Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$56,516 Mil. Cathay Real Estate Development Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$4,701 Mil. Cathay Real Estate Development Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.32%.


Cathay Real Estate Development Co  (TPE:2501) 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) %.

Cathay Real Estate Development 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 )
=4701.371/56515.8337
=8.32 %

Cathay Real Estate Development Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$56,516 Mil.
Cathay Real Estate Development 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$4,701 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.


Cathay Real Estate Development Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Cathay Real Estate Development Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cathay Real Estate Development 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.

Cathay Real Estate Development Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Cathay Real Estate Development Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Cathay Real Estate Development Co Quarterly Data
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Cathay Real Estate Development Co EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Cathay Real Estate Development 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.


Cathay Real Estate Development Co EV-to-EBIT vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Cathay Real Estate Development Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Real Estate Development Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Cathay Real Estate Development Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Cathay Real Estate Development Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=53848.843/4701.371
=11.45

Cathay Real Estate Development Co's current Enterprise Value is NT$53,849 Mil.
Cathay Real Estate Development 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$4,701 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 11.45 mean?
Cathay Real Estate Development Co (TPE:2501) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.45 as of Sep. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cathay Real Estate Development Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 20.88. Over the past decade, Cathay Real Estate Development Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.85 to 55.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Real Estate Development Co ranks #588 out of 1345 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Cathay Real Estate Development Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cathay Real Estate Development Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.45 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 20.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.85 to a high of 55.14. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.38. Cathay Real Estate Development Co's value of 11.45 is 14.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Real Estate Development Co ranks #588 out of 1345 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cathay Real Estate Development Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Real Estate Development Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Cathay Real Estate Development Co ranks #588 out of 1345 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Cathay Real Estate Development Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.38. Cathay Real Estate Development Co's value of 11.45 is 14.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Cathay Real Estate Development Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.85 to 55.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.88 vs. the industry median of 13.38, Cathay Real Estate Development Co has consistently been below 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 Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Real Estate companies is 13.38, based on 1,345 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. Cathay Real Estate Development Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.45 is 14.4% below 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 Cathay Real Estate Development Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Real Estate Development Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.45, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 20.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Real Estate Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Real Estate Development Co (TPE:2501) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.11, compared to a current price of NT$22.40 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.45, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 20.88 and 14.4% below the Real Estate industry median of 13.38. Cathay Real Estate Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Cathay Real Estate Development Co (TPE:2501), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.45 as of Sep. 09, 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 Cathay Real Estate Development Co (TPE:2501) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Real Estate Development Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$22.40 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.11. GuruFocus considers Cathay Real Estate Development Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2501:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.45 (45% below median its 10-year median of 20.88)
  • GF Value™: NT$26.11 vs. price of NT$22.40 (14.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.4% below the Real Estate median (#588 of 1345)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2501 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cathay Real Estate Development Co Business Description

Address Dunhua South Road, 2nd Floor, No. 218, Section 2, Da’an District, Taipei City, TWN, 106
Cathay Real Estate Development Co Ltd is engaged in commissioning contractors to build residential and commercial buildings for leasing and selling, and provides services in real estate, health management, tourism, and hospitality in Taiwan and around the world. The Group operates through the Property and Real Estate Development department, which generates maximum revenue and is responsible for commissioning construction contractors to build residential and commercial buildings for lease or sale, and equipment leasing operations, and the Construction department, which is engaged in construction contracting and construction management. Its projects include Urban Harmony in Taipei City and Taoyuan City, Park Front Row and Cathay Grand Park in Taoyuan City, and others.
84GF Score

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