New Palace International Co (TPE:8940) EV-to-EBIT: 19.81 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 39% Above Median

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TPE:8940 New Palace International Co Ltd TPE:8940
72 GF Score
Price NT$15.15
GF Value NT$23.18
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is New Palace International Co EV-to-EBIT?

New Palace International Co TPE:8940 -0.98% 72 EV-to-EBIT is 19.81 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 14.21. GuruFocus rates TPE:8940 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$23.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Restaurants companies, New Palace International Co ranks worse than 59.32% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, New Palace International Co's Enterprise Value is NT$1,598 Mil. New Palace International Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$81 Mil. Therefore, New Palace International Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.81.

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

TPE:8940' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -500.93   Med: 14.21   Max: 3056.36
Current: 19.82

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of New Palace International Co was 3056.36. The lowest was -500.93. And the median was 14.21.

TPE:8940's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
59.32% of 263 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.18 vs TPE:8940: 19.82

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. New Palace International Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,801 Mil. New Palace International Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$81 Mil. New Palace International Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.48%.


New Palace International Co  (TPE:8940) 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) %.

New Palace International Co'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 )
=80.666/1800.7223
=4.48 %

New Palace International Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,801 Mil.
New Palace International Co'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 NT$81 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.


New Palace International Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


New Palace International Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for New Palace International 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.

New Palace International Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

New Palace International Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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New Palace International Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 13.84 13.47 23.45 27.58 22.32

TPE:8940 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, New Palace International 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.


New Palace International Co EV-to-EBIT vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, New Palace International Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where New Palace International Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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New Palace International Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

New Palace International Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1598.249/80.666
=19.81

New Palace International Co's current Enterprise Value is NT$1,598 Mil.
New Palace International Co'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 NT$81 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 19.81 mean?
New Palace International Co (TPE:8940) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.81 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on New Palace International Co and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 14.21. According to the industry distribution chart, New Palace International Co ranks #156 out of 263 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is New Palace International Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
New Palace International Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.81 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 14.21. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.18. New Palace International Co's value of 19.81 is 15.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Palace International Co ranks #156 out of 263 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, New Palace International Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Palace International Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, New Palace International Co ranks #156 out of 263 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places New Palace International Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.18. New Palace International Co's value of 19.81 is 15.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.21 vs. the industry median of 17.18, New Palace International 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Restaurants companies is 17.18, based on 263 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. New Palace International Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.81 is 15.3% 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 New Palace International Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New Palace International Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.81, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 14.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Palace International Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Palace International Co (TPE:8940) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$23.18, compared to a current price of NT$15.15 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.81, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 14.21 and 15.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 17.18. New Palace International Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 New Palace International Co (TPE:8940), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.81 as of Aug. 13, 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 New Palace International Co (TPE:8940) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Palace International Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$15.15 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$23.18. GuruFocus considers New Palace International Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8940:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 19.81 (39% above median its 10-year median of 14.21)
  • GF Value™: NT$23.18 vs. price of NT$15.15 (34.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.3% above the Restaurants median (#156 of 263)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8940 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


New Palace International Co Business Description

Address No. 456, Hanxi East Road, Section 1, East District, Taichang, TWN, 401
New Palace International Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the catering industry. Its products and services include the provision of traditional catering services, banquets, and buffets. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Chinese banquet catering, and a small portion of revenue is derived from Other catering services.
72GF Score

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