COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) EV-to-EBITDA: 4.48 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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FRA:CSB COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Ltd FRA:CSB
74 GF Score
Price €0.62
GF Value €0.47
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co EV-to-EBITDA?

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co FRA:CSB 74 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.48 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CSB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Transportation companies, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ranks better than 82.15% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's enterprise value is €431.0 Mil. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €96.3 Mil. Therefore, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.48.

The historical rank and industry rank for COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:CSB' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.26   Med: -3.86   Max: 7.61
Current: 4.4

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co was 7.61. The lowest was -8.26. And the median was -3.86.

FRA:CSB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
82.15% of 902 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.725 vs FRA:CSB: 4.40

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 (2026-07-18), COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's stock price is €0.62. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.058. Therefore, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 10.69.

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


COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co  (FRA:CSB) 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.

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.62/0.058
=10.69

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's share price for today is €0.62.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.058.

* 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?


COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co'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.

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.50 -3.80 -1.92 0.82 5.09

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co 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 -1.92 0.00 0.82 0.00 5.09

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) 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.


COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


FRA:CSB
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COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Ltd FRA:CSB
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COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=430.993/96.304
=4.48

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's current Enterprise Value is €431.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €96.3 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 4.48 mean?
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.48 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co. According to the industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ranks #161 out of 902 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.48. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.73. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's value of 4.48 is 48.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ranks #161 out of 902 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co ranks #161 out of 902 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.73. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's value of 4.48 is 48.7% below this benchmark. 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.73, based on 902 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. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.48 is 48.7% 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 COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.47, compared to a current price of €0.62 — trading 31.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.48 and 48.7% below the Transportation industry median of 8.73. COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.48 as of Jul. 18, 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 COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co (FRA:CSB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.62 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.47. GuruFocus considers COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CSB:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 4.48
  • GF Value™: €0.47 vs. price of €0.62 (31.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.7% below the Transportation median (#161 of 902)

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


COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CHDGF:USA00517:Hong Kong
Address 183 Queen\'s Road Central, 47th Floor, COSCO Tower, Hong Kong, HKG
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company engaged in services relating to shipbuilding, ship trading, and chartering for the fleet. It carries its operations in six segments including Coatings, Marine equipment and spare parts, Ship trading agency, Insurance brokerage, Intelligent shipping services and General trading. The majority of its revenue comes from the sale of Marine equipment and spare parts that includes trading and supply of marine equipment and spare parts, and holding of investments in joint ventures. The company has a business network in Mainland China, Hong Kong and other countries.
74GF Score

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