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What is Datang International Power Generation Co EV-to-EBITDA?
Datang International Power Generation CoLSE:DAT 59 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99 as of Sep. 20, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 19.88. GuruFocus rates LSE:DAT with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.15. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks better than 64.56% on this metric.
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.
Datang International Power Generation Co (LSE:DAT) 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Datang International Power Generation Co's share price for today is £0.24518.
Datang International Power Generation Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.048.
* 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart
Datang International Power Generation Co Annual Data
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Datang International Power Generation 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Datang International Power Generation Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Datang International Power Generation Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Datang International Power Generation Co's current Enterprise Value is £31,224 Mil.
Datang International Power Generation Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £3,473 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co (LSE:DAT) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.99 as of Sep. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Datang International Power Generation Co. This is 55% below median its historical median of 19.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #129 out of 364 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Datang International Power Generation Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Datang International Power Generation Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.99 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 19.88. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.87. Datang International Power Generation Co's value of 8.99 is 17.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #129 out of 364 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Datang International Power Generation Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datang International Power Generation Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #129 out of 364 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Datang International Power Generation Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.87. Datang International Power Generation Co's value of 8.99 is 17.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.88 vs. the industry median of 10.87, Datang International Power Generation 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 10.87, based on 364 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. Datang International Power Generation Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.99 is 17.3% 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 Datang International Power Generation Co. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Datang International Power Generation Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 19.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datang International Power Generation Co stock overvalued right now?
Datang International Power Generation Co (LSE:DAT) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.99. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.15, compared to a current price of £0.25 — trading 63.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 19.88 and 17.3% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 10.87. Datang International Power Generation Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Datang International Power Generation Co (LSE:DAT), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.99 as of Sep. 20, 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 Datang International Power Generation Co (LSE:DAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datang International Power Generation Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.25 is trading 63.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.15.
Key valuation signals for LSE:DAT:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.99 (55% below median its 10-year median of 19.88)
GF Value™: £0.15 vs. price of £0.25 (63.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.3% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#129 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:DAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd is one of five state-controlled independent power producers in China. The power generation businesses of the Company and its subsidiaries cover provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions across the country, whereas the coal-fired power generators of the Company are centralized in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and southeast coastal regions. The majority of the hydropower projects are located in the southwest region. Wind power and photovoltaic power projects are distributed across the country in areas with abundant resources. The operating segments of the company are the Power and heat generation segment and the Other segments.
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