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Hongchang International CoHCIL 27 EV-to-EBITDA is 20.27 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates HCIL with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 272 Retail - Defensive companies, Hongchang International Co ranks worse than 83.46% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hongchang International Co's enterprise value is $71.11 Mil.
Hongchang International Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.51 Mil. Therefore, Hongchang International Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 20.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hongchang International Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HCIL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3890.5 Med: -3.19 Max: 71.04
Current: 20.27
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hongchang International Co was 71.04. The lowest was -3890.50. And the median was -3.19.
HCIL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 83.46% of 272
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.62
vs HCIL: 20.27
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Hongchang International Co (OTCPK:HCIL) 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.
Hongchang International Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Hongchang International Co's share price for today is $0.12.
Hongchang International Co'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 $0.001.
* 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).
* 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.
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Hongchang International 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.
Hongchang International Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hongchang International Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hongchang International Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Hongchang International Co's current Enterprise Value is $71.11 Mil.
Hongchang International Co'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 $3.51 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.
Hongchang International Co (HCIL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 20.27 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hongchang International Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Hongchang International Co ranks #227 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 83.5%.
Is Hongchang International Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hongchang International Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.27. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.62. Hongchang International Co's value of 20.27 is 135.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hongchang International Co ranks #227 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hongchang International Co has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hongchang International Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to TWG and DIT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Hongchang International Co ranks #227 out of 272 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Hongchang International Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.62. Hongchang International Co's value of 20.27 is 135.2% above 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.62, based on 272 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. Hongchang International Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.27 is 135.2% 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 Hongchang International Co. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hongchang International Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hongchang International Co stock overvalued right now?
Hongchang International Co (HCIL) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.27. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.27 and 135.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.62. Hongchang International Co's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 7 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 Hongchang International Co (HCIL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.27 as of Jul. 15, 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.
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