Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co (HSTC:VIF) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.25 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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HSTC:VIF Viet Nam Forestry Corp Joint Stock Co HSTC:VIF
70 GF Score
Price ₫15,500.00
GF Value ₫19,571.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co HSTC:VIF 70 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.25 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 8.77. GuruFocus rates HSTC:VIF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫19,571.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 215 Forest Products companies, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co ranks better than 80% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's enterprise value is ₫2,992,019 Mil. Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫570,076 Mil. Therefore, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.25.

The historical rank and industry rank for Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

HSTC:VIF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.72   Med: 8.77   Max: 14.58
Current: 5.25

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co was 14.58. The lowest was 3.72. And the median was 8.77.

HSTC:VIF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
80% of 215 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 8.79 vs HSTC:VIF: 5.25

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 (2026-07-28), Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's stock price is ₫15500.00. Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫1358.105. Therefore, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 11.41.

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


Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co  (HSTC:VIF) 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.

Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=15500.00/1358.105
=11.41

Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's share price for today is ₫15500.00.
Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co'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 ₫1358.105.

* 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?


Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock 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.

Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 13.91 4.60 10.83 9.32 8.39

Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 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 12.29 11.17 11.57 8.39 5.80

HSTC:VIF vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock 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.


Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


HSTC:VIF
70GF Score
Viet Nam Forestry Corp Joint Stock Co HSTC:VIF
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Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2992019.115/570075.935
=5.25

Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's current Enterprise Value is ₫2,992,019 Mil.
Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co'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 ₫570,076 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 5.25 mean?
Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co (HSTC:VIF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.25 as of Jul. 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 Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co. This is 40% below median its historical median of 8.77. Over the past decade, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.72 to 14.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co ranks #43 out of 215 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.25 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 8.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.72 to a high of 14.58. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.79. Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's value of 5.25 is 40.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co ranks #43 out of 215 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co ranks #43 out of 215 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.79. Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's value of 5.25 is 40.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.72 to 14.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.77 vs. the industry median of 8.79, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co 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 Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 8.79, based on 215 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. Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.25 is 40.3% 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 Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.25, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 8.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co (HSTC:VIF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫19,571.16, compared to a current price of ₫15,500.00 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.25, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 8.77 and 40.3% below the Forest Products industry median of 8.79. Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co (HSTC:VIF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.25 as of Jul. 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 Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co (HSTC:VIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫15,500.00 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫19,571.16. GuruFocus considers Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:VIF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 5.25 (40% below median its 10-year median of 8.77)
  • GF Value™: ₫19,571.16 vs. price of ₫15,500.00 (20.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.3% below the Forest Products median (#43 of 215)

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


Viet Nam Forestry Joint Stock Co Business Description

Address No 127 Lo Duc Street, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Ha Noi, VNM
Viet Nam Forestry Corp Joint Stock Co principal activities are Cultivation, seeding, planting for wood; Logging; Exploiting other forest products from wood; Collecting products from forest other than wood and other forest products; Providing forestry services; Sawing, shaving and preserving wood; Producing plywood, veneer and other kinds of thin fiberboard; Producing wooden products for construction; Producing wooden package; Producing other wooden products, producing handicrafts from bamboo, straw and plaiting material; Making beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs; and Other activities. The business segment is derived mainly from sales of wood products (from afforestation, commercial activities, and processing) and from property rental. It has only one geographic segment in Vietnam.
70GF Score

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₫15,500.00
Price
₫19,571.16
GF Value