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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's enterprise value is HK$-95.1 Mil.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-37.5 Mil. Therefore, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 2.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00423'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.54 Med: 1.46 Max: 89.09
Current: 2.48
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings was 89.09. The lowest was -1.54. And the median was 1.46.
HKSE:00423's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 84.56% of 758
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.22
vs HKSE:00423: 2.48
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.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) 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.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's share price for today is HK$0.65.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-0.100.
* 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.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings EV-to-EBITDA Chart
For the Publishing subindustry, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings'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.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's current Enterprise Value is HK$-95.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$-37.5 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.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 2.54 as of Aug. 28, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings. This is 74% above median its historical median of 1.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings ranks #117 out of 758 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.54 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 1.46. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' value of 2.54 is 64.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings ranks #117 out of 758 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings ranks #117 out of 758 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' value of 2.54 is 64.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.46 vs. the industry median of 7.22, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.22, based on 758 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. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.54 is 64.8% 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 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.54, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.67, compared to a current price of HK$0.65 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.54, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 1.46 and 64.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.22. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.54 as of Aug. 28, 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 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.65 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.67.
GuruFocus considers Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00423:
EV-to-EBITDA: 2.54 (74% above median its 10-year median of 1.46)
GF Value™: HK$0.67 vs. price of HK$0.65 (3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#117 of 758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00423 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the printing and publishing of newspapers and magazines and the operation of their associated digital businesses; the operation of recruitment advertising and lifestyle platforms; and the provision of electronic financial and property market information services. Its segments are Media segment, majority revenue deriving segment, engaged in the printing and publication of newspapers, magazines and books and the operation of digital platforms, including recruitment, finance and lifestyle; and Financial news agency, information and solutions segment.
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