CITIC (CTPCY) EV-to-EBITDA: 13.66 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 78% Above Median

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CTPCY CITIC Ltd CTPCY
89 GF Score
Price $6.66
GF Value $5.69
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is CITIC EV-to-EBITDA?

CITIC CTPCY 89 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.66 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 7.68. GuruFocus rates CTPCY with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 476 Conglomerates companies, CITIC ranks worse than 74.58% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, CITIC's enterprise value is $349,545 Mil. CITIC's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $25,594 Mil. Therefore, CITIC's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.66.

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

CTPCY' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.46   Med: 7.68   Max: 14.19
Current: 14.19

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of CITIC was 14.19. The lowest was -3.46. And the median was 7.68.

CTPCY's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
74.58% of 476 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 8.985 vs CTPCY: 14.19

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 (2026-07-20), CITIC's stock price is $6.66. CITIC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.412. Therefore, CITIC's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 4.72.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


CITIC  (OTCPK:CTPCY) 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.

CITIC's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=6.66/1.412
=4.72

CITIC's share price for today is $6.66.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CITIC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.412.

* 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?


CITIC EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CITIC EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CITIC'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.

CITIC EV-to-EBITDA Chart

CITIC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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CITIC 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 13.50 0.00 12.54 0.00 13.86

CTPCY vs HON, MMM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, CITIC'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.


CITIC EV-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, CITIC's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CITIC EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

CITIC's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=349544.503/25593.633
=13.66

CITIC's current Enterprise Value is $349,545 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CITIC's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $25,594 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 13.66 mean?
CITIC (CTPCY) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.66 as of Jul. 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 CITIC. This is 78% above median its historical median of 7.68. According to the industry distribution chart, CITIC ranks #355 out of 476 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is CITIC's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
CITIC's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.66 is 78% above median its 10-year median of 7.68. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99. CITIC's value of 13.66 is 52% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CITIC ranks #355 out of 476 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CITIC has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CITIC's EV-to-EBITDA compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, CITIC ranks #355 out of 476 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places CITIC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99. CITIC's value of 13.66 is 52% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.68 vs. the industry median of 8.99, CITIC 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 8.99, based on 476 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. CITIC's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.66 is 52% 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 CITIC. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CITIC's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.66, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 7.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CITIC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC (CTPCY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.69, compared to a current price of $6.66 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.66, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 7.68 and 52% above the Conglomerates industry median of 8.99. CITIC's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 CITIC (CTPCY), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.66 as of Jul. 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 CITIC (CTPCY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CITIC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.66 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.69. GuruFocus considers CITIC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CTPCY:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 13.66 (78% above median its 10-year median of 7.68)
  • GF Value™: $5.69 vs. price of $6.66 (17% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52% above the Conglomerates median (#355 of 476)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CTPCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CITIC Business Description

Address 1 Tim Mei Avenue, 32nd Floor, CITIC Tower, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
CITIC Ltd is a Hong Kong-based conglomerate. The company has comprehensively deepened reforms, promoted high-quality development and continuously enhanced its value creation capability and shareholder returns. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Comprehensive Financial Services, Advanced Intelligent Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, New Consumption, and New-type urbanisation. Maximum revenue is generated from the Advanced Materials segment, which includes exploration, processing, and trading of resources and energy products, including iron ore, copper, and crude oil, and the manufacturing of special steels. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the Chinese mainland, followed by Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, and Overseas markets.
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