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CTOBF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.15 Med: 15.21 Max: 98.42
Current: 10.42
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of China Tobacco International (HK) Co was 98.42. The lowest was 6.15. And the median was 15.21.
CTOBF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 65.79% of 38
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 7.805
vs CTOBF: 10.42
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 Tobacco International (HK) Co (OTCPK:CTOBF) 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 Tobacco International (HK) Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
China Tobacco International (HK) Co's share price for today is $2.05.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.167.
* 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 Tobacco International (HK) Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart
For the Tobacco subindustry, China Tobacco International (HK) 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 Tobacco International (HK) Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Tobacco International (HK) Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Tobacco International (HK) Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
China Tobacco International (HK) Co's current Enterprise Value is $1,819 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $185 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 Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.82 as of Sep. 20, 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 Tobacco International (HK) Co. This is 35% below median its historical median of 15.21. Over the past decade, China Tobacco International (HK) Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.15 to 98.42. According to the industry distribution chart, China Tobacco International (HK) Co ranks #25 out of 38 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is China Tobacco International (HK) Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
China Tobacco International (HK) Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.82 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 15.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.15 to a high of 98.42. The Tobacco Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.81. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's value of 9.82 is 25.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Tobacco International (HK) Co ranks #25 out of 38 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Tobacco International (HK) Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Tobacco International (HK) Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, China Tobacco International (HK) Co ranks #25 out of 38 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places China Tobacco International (HK) Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.81. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's value of 9.82 is 25.8% above this benchmark. Historically, China Tobacco International (HK) Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.15 to 98.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.21 vs. the industry median of 7.81, China Tobacco International (HK) 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Tobacco Products companies is 7.81, based on 38 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 Tobacco International (HK) Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.82 is 25.8% 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 Tobacco International (HK) Co. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.82, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 15.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Tobacco International (HK) Co stock overvalued right now?
China Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.82. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.93, compared to a current price of $2.05 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.82, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 15.21 and 25.8% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 7.81. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.82 as of Sep. 20, 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 Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Tobacco International (HK) Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.05 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.93.
Key valuation signals for CTOBF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.82 (35% below median its 10-year median of 15.21)
GF Value™: $1.93 vs. price of $2.05 (6.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.8% above the Tobacco Products median (#25 of 38)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTOBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Tobacco International (HK) Co Ltd is engaged in the tobacco business. It operates through various segments namely the Tobacco Leaf Products Export Business, the Tobacco Leaf Product Import Business, the Cigarettes Export Business, the New Tobacco Product Export Business, and the Brazil Operation Business. The company's geographical segments are China (excluding the SARs), Indonesia, Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines, Vietnam, Brazil, Belgium, Poland, Paraguay, Egypt, and others, of which it derives maximum revenue from the PRC. It earns maximum revenue from the Tobacco Leaf Product Import Business.
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