Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (FRA:CPOF) EV-to-EBITDA: 11.35 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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FRA:CPOF Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL FRA:CPOF
47 GF Score
Price €0.56
GF Value €0.52
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL EV-to-EBITDA?

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL FRA:CPOF 47 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.35 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 14.43. GuruFocus rates FRA:CPOF with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,643 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL ranks worse than 62.93% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's enterprise value is €17,930 Mil. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,579 Mil. Therefore, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.35.

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

FRA:CPOF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8   Med: 14.43   Max: 27.94
Current: 11.64

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL was 27.94. The lowest was 8.00. And the median was 14.43.

FRA:CPOF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
62.93% of 1643 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.07 vs FRA:CPOF: 11.64

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 (2026-07-19), Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's stock price is €0.555. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.071. Therefore, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 7.82.

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


Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL  (FRA:CPOF) 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.

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.555/0.071
=7.82

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's share price for today is €0.555.
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.071.

* 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?


Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL'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.

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:CPOF vs ADM, BG, TSN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL'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.


Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=17930.196/1579.21
=11.35

Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's current Enterprise Value is €17,930 Mil.
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,579 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 11.35 mean?
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (FRA:CPOF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.35 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL. This is 21% below median its historical median of 14.43. Over the past decade, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.00 to 27.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL ranks #1034 out of 1643 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.35 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 14.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.00 to a high of 27.94. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's value of 11.35 is 25.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL ranks #1034 out of 1643 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL ranks #1034 out of 1643 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's value of 11.35 is 25.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 8.00 to 27.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.43 vs. the industry median of 9.07, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.07, based on 1,643 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. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.35 is 25.1% 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.35, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 14.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (FRA:CPOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.52, compared to a current price of €0.56 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.35, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 14.43 and 25.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.07. Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (FRA:CPOF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.35 as of Jul. 19, 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 Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (FRA:CPOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.56 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.52. GuruFocus considers Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CPOF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 11.35 (21% below median its 10-year median of 14.43)
  • GF Value™: €0.52 vs. price of €0.56 (6.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1034 of 1643)

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


Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL Business Description

Address Silom Road, 313 C.P. Tower, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok, THA, 10500
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL operates in agro-industrial and integrated food businesses. The group's business operations are located throughout Thailand and overseas. The businesses are divided into two main segments, namely the livestock business, which comprises chicken, duck, and pigs, and the aquaculture business, which comprises shrimp and fish. The two main businesses are vertically integrated, starting from sourcing raw materials for animal feed production, manufacturing animal feed, breeding animals, farming animals for commercial purposes, primary processing meat, producing ready-to-eat food products, and operating food retail outlets and restaurants.
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