CHNR (China Natural Resources) EV-to-EBITDA: -22.11 (As of Sep. 10, 2026)

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What is China Natural Resources EV-to-EBITDA?

China Natural Resources CHNR -0.89% 33 EV-to-EBITDA is -22.11 as of Sep. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHNR with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 702 Metals & Mining companies, China Natural Resources ranks worse than 142450% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, China Natural Resources's enterprise value is $3.65 Mil. China Natural Resources's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.17 Mil. Therefore, China Natural Resources's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -22.11.

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

CHNR' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.22   Med: 0.77   Max: 18.5
Current: -22.11

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of China Natural Resources was 18.50. The lowest was -30.22. And the median was 0.77.

CHNR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 702 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 10.005 vs CHNR: -22.11

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 (2026-09-10), China Natural Resources's stock price is $3.90. China Natural Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.137. Therefore, China Natural Resources'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 Natural Resources  (NAS:CHNR) 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 Natural Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.90/-0.137
=At Loss

China Natural Resources's share price for today is $3.90.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Natural Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.137.

* 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 Natural Resources EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


China Natural Resources EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Natural Resources'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 Natural Resources EV-to-EBITDA Chart

China Natural Resources 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 -6.05 -11.51 -13.61 -16.40 -26.48

China Natural Resources 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 -13.61 0.00 -16.40 0.00 -26.48

CHNR vs LTUM, SVBL, NWIFF: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, China Natural Resources'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 Natural Resources EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, China Natural Resources's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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China Natural Resources EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

China Natural Resources's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=3.648/-0.165
=-22.11

China Natural Resources's current Enterprise Value is $3.65 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Natural Resources's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.17 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 -22.11 mean?
China Natural Resources (CHNR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -22.11 as of Sep. 10, 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 Natural Resources. According to the industry distribution chart, China Natural Resources ranks #999999 out of 702 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is China Natural Resources' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
China Natural Resources' current EV-to-EBITDA is -22.11. Based on the distribution chart, China Natural Resources ranks #999999 out of 702 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Natural Resources has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Natural Resources' EV-to-EBITDA compare to LTUM and SVBL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, China Natural Resources ranks #999999 out of 702 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places China Natural Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.01. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 10.01, based on 702 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 Natural Resources. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Natural Resources's current EV-to-EBITDA is -22.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Natural Resources stock overvalued right now?
China Natural Resources (CHNR) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -22.11. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -22.11. China Natural Resources' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Natural Resources (CHNR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -22.11 as of Sep. 10, 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.

China Natural Resources Business Description

Address 168-200 Connaught Road Central, Room 2205, 22nd Floor, West Tower, Shun Tak Centre, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
China Natural Resources Inc is engaged in exploration for lead, silver, and other metals in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of the PRC and exploration of attractive opportunities in other sectors. The company has a single operating segment: exploration and mining.
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