Cocoa Processing Co (XGHA:CPC) EV-to-EBIT: -0.24 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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What is Cocoa Processing Co EV-to-EBIT?

Cocoa Processing Co XGHA:CPC EV-to-EBIT is -0.24 as of Jul. 30, 2026.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Cocoa Processing Co's Enterprise Value is GHS20.4 Mil. Cocoa Processing Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2022 was GHS-83.7 Mil. Therefore, Cocoa Processing Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.24.

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

XGHA:CPC's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 12.025
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Cocoa Processing Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was GHS592.0 Mil. Cocoa Processing Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2022 was GHS-83.7 Mil. Cocoa Processing Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was -14.14%.


Cocoa Processing Co  (XGHA:CPC) 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) %.

Cocoa Processing Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Sep. 2022 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Sep. 2022 )
=-83.702/591.95348
=-14.14 %

Cocoa Processing Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was GHS592.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cocoa Processing Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2022 was GHS-83.7 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.


Cocoa Processing Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Cocoa Processing Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cocoa Processing 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.

Cocoa Processing Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Cocoa Processing Co Annual Data
Trend Sep10 Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep21 Sep22
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -9.23 -7.43 -5.56 -7.48 -6.96

Cocoa Processing Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep10 Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep21 Sep22
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial -9.23 -7.43 -5.56 -7.48 -6.96

XGHA:CPC vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Cocoa Processing 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.


Cocoa Processing Co EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cocoa Processing Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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



Cocoa Processing Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Cocoa Processing Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=20.385/-83.702
=-0.24

Cocoa Processing Co's current Enterprise Value is GHS20.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cocoa Processing Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2022 was GHS-83.7 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 -0.24 mean?
Cocoa Processing Co (XGHA:CPC) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.24 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Cocoa Processing Co and its competitors.
Is Cocoa Processing Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Cocoa Processing Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.24.
How does Cocoa Processing Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Cocoa Processing Co's EV-to-EBIT of -0.24 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.03. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.03, based on 1,560 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 Cocoa Processing Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cocoa Processing Co's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cocoa Processing Co stock overvalued right now?
Cocoa Processing Co (XGHA:CPC) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -0.24. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.24. 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 Cocoa Processing Co (XGHA:CPC), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.24 as of Jul. 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.

Cocoa Processing Co Business Description

Address Heavy Industrial Area, Private Mail Bag, Tema, GHA
Cocoa Processing Co Ltd manufactures chocolates, confectionery and semi-finished cocoa products such as cocoa butter, cocoa liquor, cocoa cake and cocoa powder from premium cocoa beans grown in Ghana.