China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) EV-to-EBITDA: 1.32 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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FRA:XCI China Unicom (Hong Kong) Ltd FRA:XCI
84 GF Score
Price €0.78
GF Value €0.93
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What is China Unicom (Hong Kong) EV-to-EBITDA?

China Unicom (Hong Kong) FRA:XCI 84 EV-to-EBITDA is 1.32 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 1.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:XCI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.93. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Telecommunication Services companies, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks better than 96.82% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s enterprise value is €17,020 Mil. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €12,881 Mil. Therefore, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s EV-to-EBITDA for today is 1.32.

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

FRA:XCI' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65   Med: 1.98   Max: 5.8
Current: 1.32

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of China Unicom (Hong Kong) was 5.80. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.98.

FRA:XCI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
96.82% of 314 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.72 vs FRA:XCI: 1.32

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 (2026-08-13), China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s stock price is €0.78. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.078. Therefore, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 10.00.

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


China Unicom (Hong Kong)  (FRA:XCI) 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 Unicom (Hong Kong)'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.78/0.078
=10.00

China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s share price for today is €0.78.
China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.078.

* 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


China Unicom (Hong Kong) EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Unicom (Hong Kong)'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 Unicom (Hong Kong) EV-to-EBITDA Chart

China Unicom (Hong Kong) 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 0.60 0.97 0.91 1.72 1.71

China Unicom (Hong Kong) Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.24 2.22 2.31 1.71 0.00

FRA:XCI vs VZ, TMUS, T: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'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 Unicom (Hong Kong) EV-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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China Unicom (Hong Kong) EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=17020.010/12881.186
=1.32

China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current Enterprise Value is €17,020 Mil.
China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €12,881 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 1.32 mean?
China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 1.32 as of Aug. 13, 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 Unicom (Hong Kong). This is 33% below median its historical median of 1.98. Over the past decade, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.65 to 5.80. According to the industry distribution chart, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks #10 out of 314 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s EV-to-EBITDA too high?
China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.32 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 5.80. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.72. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s value of 1.32 is 80.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks #10 out of 314 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Unicom (Hong Kong) has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s EV-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Unicom (Hong Kong) ranks #10 out of 314 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places China Unicom (Hong Kong) in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.72. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s value of 1.32 is 80.4% below this benchmark. Historically, China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.65 to 5.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.98 vs. the industry median of 6.72, China Unicom (Hong Kong) 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 6.72, based on 314 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 Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.32 is 80.4% 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 Unicom (Hong Kong). For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.32, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 1.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Unicom (Hong Kong) stock overvalued right now?
China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.32. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.93, compared to a current price of €0.78 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.32, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.98 and 80.4% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.72. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.32 as of Aug. 13, 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Unicom (Hong Kong) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.78 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.93.

Key valuation signals for FRA:XCI:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 1.32 (33% below median its 10-year median of 1.98)
  • GF Value™: €0.93 vs. price of €0.78 (16.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.4% below the Telecommunication Services median (#10 of 314)

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


China Unicom (Hong Kong) Business Description

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Address 99 Queen\'s Road Central, 75th Floor, The Center, Hong Kong, HKG
China Unicom is the incumbent fixed-line operator in 10 northern Chinese provinces, as well as the third-largest wireless operator nationwide. As of June 2025, it had around 355 million billing wireless customers and over 125 million fixed-line subscribers. China Unicom also has a growing ICT business. We estimate it has the third largest internet data center business in China with 420,000 cabinets and its Cloud Service revenue is also showing strong growth. It has its own 4G network and shares the radio access function with China Telecom for its 5G network.
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