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China Mengniu Dairy CoCIADF -0.98%77 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.59 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 14.85. GuruFocus rates CIADF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks worse than 78.62% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, China Mengniu Dairy Co's enterprise value is $10,066 Mil.
China Mengniu Dairy Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $541 Mil. Therefore, China Mengniu Dairy Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Mengniu Dairy Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CIADF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.98 Med: 14.85 Max: 58.92
Current: 18.59
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of China Mengniu Dairy Co was 58.92. The lowest was 5.98. And the median was 14.85.
CIADF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 78.62% of 1642
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.015
vs CIADF: 18.59
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
China Mengniu Dairy Co (OTCPK:CIADF) 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 Mengniu Dairy Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
China Mengniu Dairy Co's share price for today is $2.02.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Mengniu Dairy Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.055.
* 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).
* 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 Mengniu Dairy 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 Mengniu Dairy Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Mengniu Dairy Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Mengniu Dairy Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
China Mengniu Dairy Co's current Enterprise Value is $10,066 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Mengniu Dairy Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $541 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 Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.59 as of Jul. 23, 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 Mengniu Dairy Co. This is 25% above median its historical median of 14.85. Over the past decade, China Mengniu Dairy Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.98 to 58.92. According to the industry distribution chart, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks #1291 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is China Mengniu Dairy Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
China Mengniu Dairy Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.59 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 14.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.98 to a high of 58.92. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02. China Mengniu Dairy Co's value of 18.59 is 106.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks #1291 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Mengniu Dairy Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Mengniu Dairy Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, China Mengniu Dairy Co ranks #1291 out of 1642 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places China Mengniu Dairy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02. China Mengniu Dairy Co's value of 18.59 is 106.2% above this benchmark. Historically, China Mengniu Dairy Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.98 to 58.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.85 vs. the industry median of 9.02, China Mengniu Dairy 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.02, based on 1,642 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 Mengniu Dairy Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.59 is 106.2% 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 Mengniu Dairy Co. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Mengniu Dairy Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.59, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 14.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Mengniu Dairy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.91, compared to a current price of $2.02 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.59, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 14.85 and 106.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.02. China Mengniu Dairy Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.59 as of Jul. 23, 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 Mengniu Dairy Co (CIADF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Mengniu Dairy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.02 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.91.
GuruFocus considers China Mengniu Dairy Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CIADF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 18.59 (25% above median its 10-year median of 14.85)
GF Value™: $1.91 vs. price of $2.02 (5.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 106.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1291 of 1642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CIADF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Mengniu Dairy is China's second-largest dairy producer by market share. The company produces a wide range of dairy products, including liquid milk, yogurt, ice cream, infant milk formula, and cheese. Liquid milk, composed of milk, milk beverages, and yogurt, contributed roughly 80% of Mengniu's revenue in 2024. Flagship lineups include Deluxe, Mengniu Pure Milk, Just Yoghurt, and Yoyi C. Mengniu also owns two infant formula brands, Yashili and Bellamy, as well as Milkground, a cheese brand.
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