CAOYF (China Aoyuan Group) EV-to-EBITDA: -6.60 (As of Aug. 31, 2026)

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CAOYF China Aoyuan Group Ltd CAOYF
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Price $0.21
GF Value $0.40
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What is China Aoyuan Group EV-to-EBITDA?

China Aoyuan Group CAOYF 12 EV-to-EBITDA is -6.60 as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates CAOYF with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.40. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,380 Real Estate companies, China Aoyuan Group ranks worse than 72463.7% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, China Aoyuan Group's enterprise value is $10,790 Mil. China Aoyuan Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-1,636 Mil. Therefore, China Aoyuan Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -6.60.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Aoyuan Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CAOYF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.13   Med: 7.31   Max: 15.69
Current: -6.62

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of China Aoyuan Group was 15.69. The lowest was -16.13. And the median was 7.31.

CAOYF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1380 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.455 vs CAOYF: -6.62

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-31), China Aoyuan Group's stock price is $0.20675. China Aoyuan Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.449. Therefore, China Aoyuan Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


China Aoyuan Group  (OTCPK:CAOYF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

China Aoyuan Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.20675/-0.449
=At Loss

China Aoyuan Group's share price for today is $0.20675.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Aoyuan Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.449.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


China Aoyuan Group EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


China Aoyuan Group EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Aoyuan Group's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

China Aoyuan Group EV-to-EBITDA Chart

China Aoyuan Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.51 -16.13 -15.67 15.64 -6.24

China Aoyuan Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA 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 -15.67 0.00 15.64 0.00 -6.24

China Aoyuan Group EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, China Aoyuan Group's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.


China Aoyuan Group EV-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, China Aoyuan Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Aoyuan Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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China Aoyuan Group EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

China Aoyuan Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=10790.383/-1635.624
=-6.60

China Aoyuan Group's current Enterprise Value is $10,790 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Aoyuan Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-1,636 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -6.60 mean?
China Aoyuan Group (CAOYF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -6.60 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on China Aoyuan Group. According to the industry distribution chart, China Aoyuan Group ranks #999999 out of 1380 companies in the Real Estate industry.
Is China Aoyuan Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
China Aoyuan Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.60. Based on the distribution chart, China Aoyuan Group ranks #999999 out of 1380 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Aoyuan Group has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Aoyuan Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, China Aoyuan Group ranks #999999 out of 1380 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places China Aoyuan Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.46. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 12.46, based on 1,380 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on China Aoyuan Group. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Aoyuan Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Aoyuan Group stock overvalued right now?
China Aoyuan Group (CAOYF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -6.60. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.40, compared to a current price of $0.21 — trading 48.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.60. China Aoyuan Group's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Aoyuan Group (CAOYF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -6.60 as of Aug. 31, 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 China Aoyuan Group (CAOYF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aoyuan Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.21 is trading 48.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.40.

Key valuation signals for CAOYF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -6.60
  • GF Value™: $0.40 vs. price of $0.21 (48.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 2 warning signs

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


China Aoyuan Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 03883:Hong Kong47C:Germany
Address No. 108, Huangpu Avenue West, Aoyuan Mansion, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, CHN
China Aoyuan Group Ltd is a developer and operator of composite real estate in China. It is also engaged in the health-themed related industries to promote a healthy lifestyle in the city. Its segments include Property development engaged in development and sale of properties; Property investment engaged in lease of investment properties; and Others engaged in hotel operation, provision of services and sales of goods. It derives the majority of the revenue from Property development segment. Geographically, it operates in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Canda with majority of revenue deriving from Mainland China.
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