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China TowerCTOWY 85 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.13 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.13. GuruFocus rates CTOWY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.20. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Telecommunication Services companies, China Tower ranks better than 85.94% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, China Tower's enterprise value is $37,103 Mil.
China Tower's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $8,988 Mil. Therefore, China Tower's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Tower's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CTOWY'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.91 Med: 4.13 Max: 9.05
Current: 3.59
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of China Tower was 9.05. The lowest was 2.91. And the median was 4.13.
CTOWY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 85.94% of 313
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.65
vs CTOWY: 3.59
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.
China Tower (OTCPK:CTOWY) 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 Tower's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
China Tower's share price for today is $14.93.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Tower's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.109.
* 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).
The historical data trend for China Tower'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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, China Tower'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 Tower EV-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Tower's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Tower's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
China Tower's current Enterprise Value is $37,103 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Tower's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $8,988 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 Tower (CTOWY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.13 as of Aug. 11, 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 Tower. This is near median its historical median of 4.13. Over the past decade, China Tower's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.91 to 9.05. According to the industry distribution chart, China Tower ranks #44 out of 313 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is China Tower's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
China Tower's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.13 is near median its 10-year median of 4.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.91 to a high of 9.05. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.65. China Tower's value of 4.13 is 37.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Tower ranks #44 out of 313 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Tower has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Tower's EV-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Tower ranks #44 out of 313 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places China Tower in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.65. China Tower's value of 4.13 is 37.9% below this benchmark. Historically, China Tower's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.91 to 9.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.13 vs. the industry median of 6.65, China Tower 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.65, based on 313 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 Tower's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.13 is 37.9% 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 Tower. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Tower's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.13, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Tower stock overvalued right now?
China Tower (CTOWY) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.13. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.20, compared to a current price of $14.93 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.13, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.13 and 37.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.65. China Tower's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Tower (CTOWY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.13 as of Aug. 11, 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 Tower (CTOWY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Tower stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.93 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.20.
Key valuation signals for CTOWY:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.13 (near median its 10-year median of 4.13)
GF Value™: $17.20 vs. price of $14.93 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.9% below the Telecommunication Services median (#44 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTOWY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Tower Corp Ltd is a telecommunications tower infrastructure service provider. It is principally engaged in the construction, maintenance, and operation of base station ancillary facilities such as telecommunications towers, public network coverage in high-speed railways and subways, and large-scale indoor Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). The Group's various operating divisions are Tower business, DAS business, Smart Tower business, and Energy business. Geographically, the Group derives all of its revenue from Mainland China.
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