Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) EV-to-EBIT: 20.88 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 49% Above Median

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XPAR:MLCFD Chemins de Fer Departementaux XPAR:MLCFD
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Price €1,050.00
GF Value €768.64
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What is Chemins de Fer Departementaux EV-to-EBIT?

Chemins de Fer Departementaux XPAR:MLCFD 17 EV-to-EBIT is 20.88 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 14.06. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLCFD with a GF Score™ of 17/100 and a GF Value™ of €768.64. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 863 Transportation companies, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks worse than 75.67% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's Enterprise Value is €24.64 Mil. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.18 Mil. Therefore, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EV-to-EBIT for today is 20.88.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

XPAR:MLCFD' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.66   Med: 14.06   Max: 37.16
Current: 20.88

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Chemins de Fer Departementaux was 37.16. The lowest was 5.66. And the median was 14.06.

XPAR:MLCFD's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
75.67% of 863 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.07 vs XPAR:MLCFD: 20.88

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €23.77 Mil. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.18 Mil. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.97%.


Chemins de Fer Departementaux  (XPAR:MLCFD) 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) %.

Chemins de Fer Departementaux's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Dec. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1.18/23.766
=4.97 %

Chemins de Fer Departementaux's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €23.77 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.18 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.


Chemins de Fer Departementaux EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Chemins de Fer Departementaux EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chemins de Fer Departementaux'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.

Chemins de Fer Departementaux EV-to-EBIT Chart

Chemins de Fer Departementaux Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.41 12.35 11.96 9.51 20.14

Chemins de Fer Departementaux Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.41 12.35 11.96 9.51 20.14

XPAR:MLCFD vs UNP, CSX, NSC: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Chemins de Fer Departementaux'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.


Chemins de Fer Departementaux EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Chemins de Fer Departementaux EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=24.641/1.18
=20.88

Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current Enterprise Value is €24.64 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.18 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 20.88 mean?
Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) has a EV-to-EBIT of 20.88 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Chemins de Fer Departementaux and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 14.06. Over the past decade, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.66 to 37.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks #653 out of 863 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.88 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 14.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.66 to a high of 37.16. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.07. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's value of 20.88 is 73% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks #653 out of 863 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chemins de Fer Departementaux has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemins de Fer Departementaux's EV-to-EBIT compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Chemins de Fer Departementaux ranks #653 out of 863 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Chemins de Fer Departementaux in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.07. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's value of 20.88 is 73% above this benchmark. Historically, Chemins de Fer Departementaux's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.66 to 37.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.06 vs. the industry median of 12.07, Chemins de Fer Departementaux 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.07, based on 863 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. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.88 is 73% 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's current EV-to-EBIT is 20.88, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 14.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemins de Fer Departementaux stock overvalued right now?
Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 20.88. The stock's GF Value™ is €768.64, compared to a current price of €1,050.00 — trading 36.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 20.88, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 14.06 and 73% above the Transportation industry median of 12.07. Chemins de Fer Departementaux's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD), the current EV-to-EBIT is 20.88 as of Aug. 12, 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 Chemins de Fer Departementaux (XPAR:MLCFD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemins de Fer Departementaux stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1,050.00 is trading 36.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €768.64.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLCFD:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 20.88 (49% above median its 10-year median of 14.06)
  • GF Value™: €768.64 vs. price of €1,050.00 (36.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 17/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73% above the Transportation median (#653 of 863)

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


Chemins de Fer Departementaux Business Description

Address 9-11 rue Benoit Malon, Suresnes, Paris, FRA, 92150
Chemins de Fer Departementaux designs, constructs and installs railroad materials and equipment. The company's products includes locomotives, maneuvering and line locomotives, rail-road engines, rail cars, passenger cars, funiculars and electric rail car branches.
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