CTAZF (China Star Entertainment) EV-to-EBITDA: -46.44 (As of Aug. 22, 2026)

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What is China Star Entertainment EV-to-EBITDA?

China Star Entertainment CTAZF 37 EV-to-EBITDA is -46.44 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates CTAZF with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,381 Real Estate companies, China Star Entertainment ranks worse than 72411.22% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, China Star Entertainment's enterprise value is $2,589.30 Mil. China Star Entertainment's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-55.76 Mil. Therefore, China Star Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -46.44.

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

CTAZF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -61.11   Med: -23.09   Max: 1.86
Current: -46.72

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of China Star Entertainment was 1.86. The lowest was -61.11. And the median was -23.09.

CTAZF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1381 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 12.16 vs CTAZF: -46.72

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 (2026-08-22), China Star Entertainment's stock price is $0.60. China Star Entertainment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.024. Therefore, China Star Entertainment'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 Star Entertainment  (OTCPK:CTAZF) 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 Star Entertainment's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.60/-0.024
=At Loss

China Star Entertainment's share price for today is $0.60.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Star Entertainment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.024.

* 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 Star Entertainment EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


China Star Entertainment EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Star Entertainment'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 Star Entertainment EV-to-EBITDA Chart

China Star Entertainment 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 -24.52 -38.21 -26.55 -14.91 -20.06

China Star Entertainment 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 -26.55 0.00 -14.91 0.00 -20.06

CTAZF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, China Star Entertainment'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 Star Entertainment EV-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, China Star Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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China Star Entertainment EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

China Star Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2589.296/-55.756
=-46.44

China Star Entertainment's current Enterprise Value is $2,589.30 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Star Entertainment's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-55.76 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 -46.44 mean?
China Star Entertainment (CTAZF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -46.44 as of Aug. 22, 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 Star Entertainment. According to the industry distribution chart, China Star Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 1381 companies in the Real Estate industry.
Is China Star Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
China Star Entertainment's current EV-to-EBITDA is -46.44. Based on the distribution chart, China Star Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 1381 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Star Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Star Entertainment's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, China Star Entertainment ranks #999999 out of 1381 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places China Star Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.16. 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 Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 12.16, based on 1,381 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 Star Entertainment. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Star Entertainment's current EV-to-EBITDA is -46.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Star Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
China Star Entertainment (CTAZF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -46.44. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -46.44. China Star Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Star Entertainment (CTAZF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -46.44 as of Aug. 22, 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 Star Entertainment Business Description

Other Exchanges 00326:Hong Kong
Address 168-200 Connaught Road Central, Unit 3409 Shun Tak Centre, West Tower, Hong Kong, HKG
China Star Entertainment Ltd is an investment holding company. It is principally engaged in investment, production, distribution and licensing of films and television drama series, short dramas and online movies, provision of artist management services, properties development and investment, building management services and development, promotion and operation in multi-channel network e-commerce platform and development and sales of private label products. The Group has three reportable segments: 1) film related business operations; 2) property development and investment operations; and 3) multi-media and entertainment business operations. The majority of revenue is derived from Property development and investment operations segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Macau.
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