CBUMF (China National Building Material Co) EV-to-EBITDA: 12.42 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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CBUMF China National Building Material Co Ltd CBUMF
38 GF Score
Price $0.47
GF Value $0.50
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is China National Building Material Co EV-to-EBITDA?

China National Building Material Co CBUMF 38 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.42 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 12.42. GuruFocus rates CBUMF with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Building Materials companies, China National Building Material Co ranks worse than 64.47% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, China National Building Material Co's enterprise value is $38,956 Mil. China National Building Material Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $3,138 Mil. Therefore, China National Building Material Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for China National Building Material Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CBUMF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.25   Med: 12.42   Max: 350.78
Current: 12.47

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of China National Building Material Co was 350.78. The lowest was 7.25. And the median was 12.42.

CBUMF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
64.47% of 349 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 9.01 vs CBUMF: 12.47

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 (2026-08-22), China National Building Material Co's stock price is $0.4667. China National Building Material Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.069. Therefore, China National Building Material Co'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 National Building Material Co  (OTCPK:CBUMF) 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 National Building Material Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.4667/-0.069
=At Loss

China National Building Material Co's share price for today is $0.4667.
China National Building Material Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.069.

* 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 National Building Material Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


China National Building Material Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China National Building Material Co'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 National Building Material Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

China National Building Material Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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China National Building Material Co Quarterly Data
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CBUMF vs CRH, VMC, MLM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, China National Building Material Co'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 National Building Material Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, China National Building Material Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China National Building Material Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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China National Building Material Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

China National Building Material Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=38956.406/3137.804
=12.42

China National Building Material Co's current Enterprise Value is $38,956 Mil.
China National Building Material Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3,138 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 12.42 mean?
China National Building Material Co (CBUMF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.42 as of Aug. 22, 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 National Building Material Co. This is near median its historical median of 12.42. Over the past decade, China National Building Material Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.25 to 350.78. According to the industry distribution chart, China National Building Material Co ranks #225 out of 349 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is China National Building Material Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
China National Building Material Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.42 is near median its 10-year median of 12.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.25 to a high of 350.78. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01. China National Building Material Co's value of 12.42 is 37.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China National Building Material Co ranks #225 out of 349 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China National Building Material Co has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China National Building Material Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, China National Building Material Co ranks #225 out of 349 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places China National Building Material Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01. China National Building Material Co's value of 12.42 is 37.8% above this benchmark. Historically, China National Building Material Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.25 to 350.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.42 vs. the industry median of 9.01, China National Building Material 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-EBITDA for a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 9.01, based on 349 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. China National Building Material Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.42 is 37.8% 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-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 National Building Material Co. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China National Building Material Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China National Building Material Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China National Building Material Co (CBUMF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.50, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.42 and 37.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 9.01. China National Building Material Co's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 8 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 National Building Material Co (CBUMF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.42 as of Aug. 22, 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 National Building Material Co (CBUMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China National Building Material Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.50. GuruFocus considers China National Building Material Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CBUMF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 12.42 (near median its 10-year median of 12.42)
  • GF Value™: $0.50 vs. price of $0.47 (6.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.8% above the Building Materials median (#225 of 349)

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


China National Building Material Co Business Description

Address No. 17 Fuxing Road, 21st Floor, Tower 2 (Building B), Guohai Plaza, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100036
China National Building Material Co Ltd. is a state-owned building material holding company. It has three reportable segments: Basic building materials segment, New materials segment, and Engineering technology service segment. The company's majority of revenue is from the Basic building materials segment. Geographically, the company operates in the PRC, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and other regions, with the maximum revenue from the PRC and Africa.
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