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Canadian SolarMEX:CSIQN 65 EV-to-EBITDA is 52.65 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 271% above its 10-year median of 14.20. GuruFocus rates MEX:CSIQN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN255.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 761 Semiconductors companies, Canadian Solar ranks worse than 73.85% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Canadian Solar's enterprise value is MXN151,947 Mil.
Canadian Solar's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,886 Mil. Therefore, Canadian Solar's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 52.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Solar's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CSIQN'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2164.76 Med: 14.2 Max: 253.6
Current: 57.89
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Canadian Solar was 253.60. The lowest was -2164.76. And the median was 14.20.
MEX:CSIQN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 73.85% of 761
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 26.12
vs MEX:CSIQN: 57.89
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.
Canadian Solar (MEX:CSIQN) 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.
Canadian Solar's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Canadian Solar's share price for today is MXN272.63.
Canadian Solar'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 MXN-42.387.
* 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).
The historical data trend for Canadian Solar'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.
MEX:CSIQN vs ARRY, JKS, SHLS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Canadian Solar'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.
Canadian Solar EV-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Canadian Solar's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Solar's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Canadian Solar's current Enterprise Value is MXN151,947 Mil.
Canadian Solar'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 MXN2,886 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.
Canadian Solar (MEX:CSIQN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 52.65 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Canadian Solar. This is 271% above median its historical median of 14.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Solar ranks #562 out of 761 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Canadian Solar's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Canadian Solar's current EV-to-EBITDA of 52.65 is 271% above median its 10-year median of 14.20. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 26.12. Canadian Solar's value of 52.65 is 101.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Solar ranks #562 out of 761 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Canadian Solar has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Solar's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ARRY and JKS?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Canadian Solar ranks #562 out of 761 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Canadian Solar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 26.12. Canadian Solar's value of 52.65 is 101.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.20 vs. the industry median of 26.12, Canadian Solar 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 Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 26.12, based on 761 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. Canadian Solar's current EV-to-EBITDA of 52.65 is 101.6% 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 Canadian Solar. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 26.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Solar's current EV-to-EBITDA is 52.65, which is 271% above median its own 10-year median of 14.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Solar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Solar (MEX:CSIQN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN255.81, compared to a current price of MXN272.63 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 52.65, which is 271% above median its 10-year median of 14.20 and 101.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 26.12. Canadian Solar's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 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 Canadian Solar (MEX:CSIQN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 52.65 as of Aug. 13, 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 Canadian Solar (MEX:CSIQN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Solar stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN272.63 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN255.81.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Solar to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CSIQN:
EV-to-EBITDA: 52.65 (271% above median its 10-year median of 14.20)
GF Value™: MXN255.81 vs. price of MXN272.63 (6.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101.6% above the Semiconductors median (#562 of 761)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CSIQN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian Solar Inc is a Canadian solar technology and renewable energy company. It is a manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, a provider of battery energy storage solutions, and a developer of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. The company is organized in two segments: Manufacturing segment, comprising CS PowerTech, which focuses on manufacturing and sales of solar products, battery energy storage products, and other power technology products for the U.S. market and CSI Solar, which serves all other world-wide markets; and Recurrent Energy segment, which focuses on solar power and battery storage project development, asset sales, power services, and electricity revenue from its operating portfolio. It derives maximum revenue from Manufacturing segment.
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