Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) EV-to-EBITDA: 11.27 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 102% Above Median

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KAR:CEPB Century Paper & Board Mills Ltd KAR:CEPB
61 GF Score
Price ₨28.66
GF Value ₨26.82
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Century Paper & Board Mills EV-to-EBITDA?

Century Paper & Board Mills KAR:CEPB -1.65% 61 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.27 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 5.58. GuruFocus rates KAR:CEPB with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨26.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 215 Forest Products companies, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks worse than 59.53% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Century Paper & Board Mills's enterprise value is ₨23,275 Mil. Century Paper & Board Mills's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨2,065 Mil. Therefore, Century Paper & Board Mills's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Century Paper & Board Mills's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KAR:CEPB' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.52   Med: 5.58   Max: 17.46
Current: 11.27

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Century Paper & Board Mills was 17.46. The lowest was 3.52. And the median was 5.58.

KAR:CEPB's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
59.53% of 215 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 8.79 vs KAR:CEPB: 11.27

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.

As of today (2026-07-18), Century Paper & Board Mills's stock price is ₨28.66. Century Paper & Board Mills's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨-1.870. Therefore, Century Paper & Board Mills's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Century Paper & Board Mills  (KAR:CEPB) 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.

Century Paper & Board Mills's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=28.66/-1.870
=At Loss

Century Paper & Board Mills's share price for today is ₨28.66.
Century Paper & Board Mills'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 ₨-1.870.

* 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?


Century Paper & Board Mills EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Century Paper & Board Mills EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Century Paper & Board Mills'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.

Century Paper & Board Mills EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Century Paper & Board Mills Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Century Paper & Board Mills Quarterly Data
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KAR:CEPB vs SLVM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Century Paper & Board Mills'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.


Century Paper & Board Mills EV-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Century Paper & Board Mills's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Century Paper & Board Mills's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Century Paper & Board Mills EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Century Paper & Board Mills's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=23275.491/2064.697
=11.27

Century Paper & Board Mills's current Enterprise Value is ₨23,275 Mil.
Century Paper & Board Mills'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 ₨2,065 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 11.27 mean?
Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.27 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 Century Paper & Board Mills. This is 102% above median its historical median of 5.58. Over the past decade, Century Paper & Board Mills' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.52 to 17.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #128 out of 215 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Century Paper & Board Mills' current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.27 is 102% above median its 10-year median of 5.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.52 to a high of 17.46. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.79. Century Paper & Board Mills' value of 11.27 is 28.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #128 out of 215 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Century Paper & Board Mills has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Century Paper & Board Mills' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Century Paper & Board Mills ranks #128 out of 215 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Century Paper & Board Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.79. Century Paper & Board Mills' value of 11.27 is 28.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Century Paper & Board Mills' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.52 to 17.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.58 vs. the industry median of 8.79, Century Paper & Board Mills has consistently been above 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. Century Paper & Board Mills's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.27 is 28.2% 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 Century Paper & Board Mills. 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. Century Paper & Board Mills's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.27, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 5.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Paper & Board Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨26.82, compared to a current price of ₨28.66 — trading 6.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.27, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 5.58 and 28.2% above the Forest Products industry median of 8.79. Century Paper & Board Mills' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.27 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 Century Paper & Board Mills (KAR:CEPB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Paper & Board Mills stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨28.66 is trading 6.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨26.82. GuruFocus considers Century Paper & Board Mills to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:CEPB:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 11.27 (102% above median its 10-year median of 5.58)
  • GF Value™: ₨26.82 vs. price of ₨28.66 (6.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.2% above the Forest Products median (#128 of 215)

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


Century Paper & Board Mills Business Description

Address Sarwar Shaheed Road, Lakson Square, Building No. 2, Karachi, SD, PAK, 74200
Century Paper & Board Mills Ltd is a Pakistan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of paper, board, and related products. Its product portfolio consists of Coated Brand, Uncoated Brand, MF Paper, MG Paper, Corrugated Boxes, and others.
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