CHA (Chagee Holdings) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.31 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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CHA Chagee Holdings Ltd CHA
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What is Chagee Holdings EV-to-EBITDA?

Chagee Holdings CHA -0.09% 22 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.31 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 7.09. GuruFocus rates CHA with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 307 Restaurants companies, Chagee Holdings ranks better than 58.96% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Chagee Holdings's enterprise value is $1,299 Mil. Chagee Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $156 Mil. Therefore, Chagee Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.31.

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

CHA' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.03   Med: 7.09   Max: 13.46
Current: 8.31

During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Chagee Holdings was 13.46. The lowest was 4.03. And the median was 7.09.

CHA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
58.96% of 307 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.69 vs CHA: 8.31

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 (2026-07-22), Chagee Holdings's stock price is $11.61. Chagee Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.696. Therefore, Chagee Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 16.68.

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


Chagee Holdings  (NAS:CHA) 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.

Chagee Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=11.61/0.696
=16.68

Chagee Holdings's share price for today is $11.61.
Chagee Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.696.

* 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?


Chagee Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Chagee Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chagee Holdings'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.

Chagee Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Chagee Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 0.00 0.00 6.11

Chagee Holdings Quarterly Data
Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.00 10.58 6.95 6.11 4.87

CHA vs SHAK, ARCO, WEN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Chagee Holdings'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.


Chagee Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chagee Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chagee Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Chagee Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Chagee Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1299.194/156.286
=8.31

Chagee Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $1,299 Mil.
Chagee Holdings's EBITDA 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 $156 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 8.31 mean?
Chagee Holdings (CHA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.31 as of Jul. 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 Chagee Holdings. This is 17% above median its historical median of 7.09. Over the past decade, Chagee Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.03 to 13.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Chagee Holdings ranks #126 out of 307 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Chagee Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Chagee Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.31 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 7.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.03 to a high of 13.46. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.69. Chagee Holdings' value of 8.31 is 14.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chagee Holdings ranks #126 out of 307 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chagee Holdings has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chagee Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SHAK and ARCO?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Chagee Holdings ranks #126 out of 307 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Chagee Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.69. Chagee Holdings' value of 8.31 is 14.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Chagee Holdings' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.03 to 13.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.09 vs. the industry median of 9.69, Chagee Holdings has consistently been below 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 9.69, based on 307 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. Chagee Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.31 is 14.2% below 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 Chagee Holdings. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chagee Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.31, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 7.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chagee Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Chagee Holdings (CHA) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.31. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.31, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 7.09 and 14.2% below the Restaurants industry median of 9.69. Chagee Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Chagee Holdings (CHA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.31 as of Jul. 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.

Chagee Holdings Business Description

Address No. 99 Kaihong Road, Tower B, Hongqiao Lianhe Building, Changning District, Shanghai, CHN, 200051
Chagee Holdings Ltd is a premium tea drinks brand. It is engaged in the sales of freshly-made tea drinks, related raw materials, packaging, teahouse equipment, and other supplies in the People's Republic of China.
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