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CINSF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.66 Med: 6.69 Max: 12.31
Current: 4.22
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co was 12.31. The lowest was 3.66. And the median was 6.69.
CINSF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 79.54% of 347
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 8.11
vs CINSF: 4.22
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 Taiping Insurance Holdings Co (OTCPK:CINSF) 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 Taiping Insurance Holdings Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co's share price for today is $3.12.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.930.
* 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.
China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, China Taiping Insurance 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.
China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is $19,404 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $4,603 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 Taiping Insurance Holdings Co (CINSF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.22 as of Aug. 18, 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 Taiping Insurance Holdings Co. This is 37% below median its historical median of 6.69. Over the past decade, China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.66 to 12.31. According to the industry distribution chart, China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co ranks #71 out of 347 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.22 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 6.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.66 to a high of 12.31. The Insurance industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.11. China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co's value of 4.22 is 48% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co ranks #71 out of 347 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co ranks #71 out of 347 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.11. China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co's value of 4.22 is 48% below this benchmark. Historically, China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.66 to 12.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.69 vs. the industry median of 8.11, China Taiping Insurance 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 an Insurance company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Insurance companies is 8.11, based on 347 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 Taiping Insurance Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.22 is 48% 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 China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co. For the Insurance industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.22, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 6.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co (CINSF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.22. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.78, compared to a current price of $3.12 — trading 75.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.22, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 6.69 and 48% below the Insurance industry median of 8.11. China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Taiping Insurance Holdings Co (CINSF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.22 as of Aug. 18, 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 Taiping Insurance Holdings Co (CINSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.12 is trading 75.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.78.
Key valuation signals for CINSF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.22 (37% below median its 10-year median of 6.69)
GF Value™: $1.78 vs. price of $3.12 (75.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48% below the Insurance median (#71 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CINSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co Ltd is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, sells insurance products and offers a variety of investment management services. The company sells life, property and casualty, reinsurance, and pension insurance products. The firm also operates asset management and real estate management services. The majority of China Taiping Insurance's income is derived from life insurance, with the People's Republic of China contributing a portion of the company's revenue. The company comprises business segments: the life insurance business, PRC property and casualty insurance business, Overseas property and casualty insurance business, reinsurance business, and Others. The majority of revenue is generated from the life insurance business.
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