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COSCO SHIPPING Holdings CoCICOF 70 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.01 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 2.83. GuruFocus rates CICOF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 903 Transportation companies, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co ranks better than 91.81% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's enterprise value is $27,895 Mil.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $9,252 Mil. Therefore, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CICOF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -99.69 Med: 2.83 Max: 2472.72
Current: 3.04
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co was 2472.72. The lowest was -99.69. And the median was 2.83.
CICOF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 91.81% of 903
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.61
vs CICOF: 3.04
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).
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (OTCPK:CICOF) 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.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's share price for today is $1.66.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings 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 $0.276.
* 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.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings 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.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is $27,895 Mil.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings 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 $9,252 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.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 3.01 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. This is near median its historical median of 2.83. According to the industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co ranks #74 out of 903 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.01 is near median its 10-year median of 2.83. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.61. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's value of 3.01 is 65% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co ranks #74 out of 903 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co ranks #74 out of 903 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.61. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's value of 3.01 is 65% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.83 vs. the industry median of 8.61, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.61, based on 903 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. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.01 is 65% 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 COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.40, compared to a current price of $1.66 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.83 and 65% below the Transportation industry median of 8.61. COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.01 as of Jul. 15, 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 COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co (CICOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.66 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.40.
GuruFocus considers COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CICOF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 3.01 (near median its 10-year median of 2.83)
GF Value™: $1.40 vs. price of $1.66 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65% below the Transportation median (#74 of 903)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CICOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments include the Container shipping business, Terminal business, and Corporate and other operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Container shipping business segment. Its geographical segments include America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Mainland China, and Other international markets.
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