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QKL StoresQKLS EV-to-EBITDA is 0.00 as of Jul. 19, 2026.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, QKL Stores's enterprise value is $0.0 Mil.
QKL Stores's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 was $-23.2 Mil. Therefore, QKL Stores's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for QKL Stores's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
QKLS's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 8.58 * Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
QKL Stores (OTCPK:QKLS) 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.
QKL Stores's share price for today is $0.0001.
QKL Stores's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-20.510.
* 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 QKL Stores'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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, QKL Stores'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.
QKL Stores EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, QKL Stores's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where QKL Stores's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
QKL Stores's current Enterprise Value is $0.0 Mil.
QKL Stores's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-23.2 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.
QKL Stores (QKLS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 0.00 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on QKL Stores.
Is QKL Stores' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
QKL Stores' current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.00.
How does QKL Stores' EV-to-EBITDA compare to IFMK and HWIN?
QKL Stores' EV-to-EBITDA of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.58. 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.58, based on 273 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. 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 QKL Stores. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QKL Stores's current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QKL Stores stock overvalued right now?
QKL Stores (QKLS) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 0.00. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.00. 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 QKL Stores (QKLS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.00 as of Jul. 19, 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.
QKL Stores Inc is engaged in the operation of retail chain stores in northeastern China and Inner Mongolia. The company's supermarkets and hypermarkets sell merchandise including groceries, fresh food, and non-food items.
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