China Literature (FRA:C2X) EV-to-EBITDA: -17.58 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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FRA:C2X China Literature Ltd FRA:C2X
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What is China Literature EV-to-EBITDA?

China Literature FRA:C2X +2.86% 76 EV-to-EBITDA is -17.58 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:C2X with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.29. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 375 Interactive Media companies, China Literature ranks worse than 266666.4% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, China Literature's enterprise value is €1,307.3 Mil. China Literature's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-74.4 Mil. Therefore, China Literature's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -17.58.

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

FRA:C2X' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -71.12   Med: 16.46   Max: 301.9
Current: -17.27

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of China Literature was 301.90. The lowest was -71.12. And the median was 16.46.

FRA:C2X's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 375 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 7.43 vs FRA:C2X: -17.27

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 (2026-08-10), China Literature's stock price is €2.16. China Literature's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.094. Therefore, China Literature'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 Literature  (FRA:C2X) 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 Literature's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.16/-0.094
=At Loss

China Literature's share price for today is €2.16.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Literature's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.094.

* 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 Literature EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


China Literature EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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

China Literature Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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China Literature 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 17.34 0.00 92.01 0.00 -56.33

FRA:C2X vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, China Literature'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 Literature EV-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, China Literature's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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China Literature EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1307.315/-74.363
=-17.58

China Literature's current Enterprise Value is €1,307.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Literature's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-74.4 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 -17.58 mean?
China Literature (FRA:C2X) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -17.58 as of Aug. 10, 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 Literature. According to the industry distribution chart, China Literature ranks #999999 out of 375 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is China Literature's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
China Literature's current EV-to-EBITDA is -17.58. Based on the distribution chart, China Literature ranks #999999 out of 375 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Literature has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Literature's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, China Literature ranks #999999 out of 375 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places China Literature in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.43. 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 Interactive Media company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Interactive Media companies is 7.43, based on 375 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 Literature. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Literature's current EV-to-EBITDA is -17.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Literature stock overvalued right now?
China Literature (FRA:C2X) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of -17.58. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.29, compared to a current price of €2.16 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -17.58. China Literature's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Literature (FRA:C2X), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -17.58 as of Aug. 10, 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 Literature (FRA:C2X) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Literature stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.16 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.29.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C2X:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: -17.58
  • GF Value™: €3.29 vs. price of €2.16 (34.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C2X stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Literature Business Description

Other Exchanges CHLLF:USA00772:Hong Kong
Address No. 5169 Binjiang Avenue, N3 Lujiazui Binjiang Center, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 200135
China Literature Ltd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, provides online reading services, copyright commercialization, writer cultivation and brokerage, and operation of text work reading. It generates its revenue from Online reading through self-owned platform products. It operates in two segments: Online business, Intellectual property operations, and others. The Online business segment that derives the majority of revenue comprises online paid reading, online advertising, and game publishing. The Intellectual property operations and other segment include licensing and distribution of film and television properties, copyrights licensing, sales of adaptation rights and scripts, sales of physical books, and in-house online games operations.
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