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China Starch HoldingsCHNSF 56 EV-to-EBITDA is 40.64 as of Sep. 12, 2026, which is 4571% above its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates CHNSF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.02. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,660 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, China Starch Holdings ranks worse than 91.14% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, China Starch Holdings's enterprise value is $81 Mil.
China Starch Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2 Mil. Therefore, China Starch Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 40.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Starch Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHNSF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.69 Med: 0.87 Max: 42.26
Current: 42.26
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of China Starch Holdings was 42.26. The lowest was -0.69. And the median was 0.87.
CHNSF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 91.14% of 1660
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.245
vs CHNSF: 42.26
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.
China Starch Holdings (OTCPK:CHNSF) 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 Starch Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
China Starch Holdings's share price for today is $0.02.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Starch Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.001.
* 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).
China Starch Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Starch 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, China Starch 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.
China Starch Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Starch Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Starch Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
China Starch Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $81 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Starch Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2 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.
China Starch Holdings (CHNSF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 40.64 as of Sep. 12, 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 Starch Holdings. This is 4571% above median its historical median of 0.87. According to the industry distribution chart, China Starch Holdings ranks #1513 out of 1660 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 91.1%.
Is China Starch Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
China Starch Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 40.64 is 4571% above median its 10-year median of 0.87. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.25. China Starch Holdings' value of 40.64 is 339.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Starch Holdings ranks #1513 out of 1660 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Starch Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Starch Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, China Starch Holdings ranks #1513 out of 1660 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places China Starch Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.25. China Starch Holdings' value of 40.64 is 339.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 9.25, China Starch Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.25, based on 1,660 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 Starch Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 40.64 is 339.6% 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 Starch Holdings. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Starch Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 40.64, which is 4571% above median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Starch Holdings stock overvalued right now?
China Starch Holdings (CHNSF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 40.64. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.02, compared to a current price of $0.02 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 40.64, which is 4571% above median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 339.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.25. China Starch Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Starch Holdings (CHNSF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 40.64 as of Sep. 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 China Starch Holdings (CHNSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Starch Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.02 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.02.
Key valuation signals for CHNSF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 40.64 (4571% above median its 10-year median of 0.87)
GF Value™: $0.02 vs. price of $0.02 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 339.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1513 of 1660)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHNSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Starch Holdings Ltd principal activity of the Company is investment holding. The Company manufacture and sales of cornstarch, lysine, starch-based sweetener, modified starch and its related products. The group has two segments Upstream products which manufacture and sales of cornstarch and ancillary corn-refined products, and Fermented and downstream products which manufacture and sales of lysine, starch-based sweetener, modified starch and other products. Majority of revenue comes from Upstream Products. The Group's is predominately attributable to a single geographical region, which is the PRC.
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