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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Origin Agritech's enterprise value is $9.58 Mil.
Origin Agritech's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.23 Mil. Therefore, Origin Agritech's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -1.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Origin Agritech's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SEED'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.23 Med: -2.66 Max: 37.62
Current: -1.54
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Origin Agritech was 37.62. The lowest was -32.23. And the median was -2.66.
SEED's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 213
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 9.39
vs SEED: -1.54
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.
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.
Origin Agritech's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Origin Agritech's share price for today is $1.05.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Origin Agritech's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.677.
* 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 Origin Agritech'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 Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Origin Agritech'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.
Origin Agritech EV-to-EBITDA vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Origin Agritech's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Origin Agritech's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Origin Agritech's current Enterprise Value is $9.58 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Origin Agritech's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.23 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.
Origin Agritech (SEED) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -1.54 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Origin Agritech. According to the industry distribution chart, Origin Agritech ranks #999999 out of 213 companies in the Agriculture industry.
Is Origin Agritech's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Origin Agritech's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.54. Based on the distribution chart, Origin Agritech ranks #999999 out of 213 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Origin Agritech has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Origin Agritech's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GNVR and PUBC?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Origin Agritech ranks #999999 out of 213 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Origin Agritech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.39. 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 Agriculture company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Agriculture companies is 9.39, based on 213 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 Origin Agritech. For the Agriculture industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Origin Agritech's current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Origin Agritech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Agritech (SEED) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.94, compared to a current price of $1.05 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.54. Origin Agritech's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 7 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 Origin Agritech (SEED), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -1.54 as of Aug. 06, 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 Origin Agritech (SEED) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Origin Agritech stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.05 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.94.
GuruFocus considers Origin Agritech to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SEED:
EV-to-EBITDA: -1.54
GF Value™: $0.94 vs. price of $1.05 (11.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SEED stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Origin Agritech Ltd is a Chinese agricultural technology company operating in the PRC including seed research and development activities featured in crop seed breeding and genetic improvement. The company's phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China's Ministry of Agriculture. Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed pipeline including products with glyphosate tolerance and pest resistance (Bt) traits.
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