Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co (SHSE:601686) EV-to-EBITDA: 1.07 (As of Sep. 07, 2026) — 87% Below Median

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SHSE:601686 Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co Ltd SHSE:601686
68 GF Score
Price ¥5.21
GF Value ¥5.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co SHSE:601686 -0.57% 68 EV-to-EBITDA is 1.07 as of Sep. 07, 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601686 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 528 Steel companies, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co ranks better than 96.59% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's enterprise value is ¥1,169 Mil. Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥1,093 Mil. Therefore, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 1.07.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601686' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.42   Med: 8   Max: 27.27
Current: 1.07

During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co was 27.27. The lowest was -1.42. And the median was 8.00.

SHSE:601686's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
96.59% of 528 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 9.575 vs SHSE:601686: 1.07

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 (2026-09-07), Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's stock price is ¥5.21. Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥0.451. Therefore, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 11.55.

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


Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co  (SHSE:601686) 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.

Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=5.21/0.451
=11.55

Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's share price for today is ¥5.21.
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock 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 ¥0.451.

* 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?


Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co'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.

Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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SHSE:601686 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock 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.


Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1168.540/1092.696
=1.07

Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥1,169 Mil.
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock 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 ¥1,093 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 1.07 mean?
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co (SHSE:601686) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 1.07 as of Sep. 07, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co. This is 87% below median its historical median of 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co ranks #18 out of 528 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.07 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.58. Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's value of 1.07 is 88.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co ranks #18 out of 528 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co ranks #18 out of 528 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.58. Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's value of 1.07 is 88.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.00 vs. the industry median of 9.58, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock 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 a Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 9.58, based on 528 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. Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 1.07 is 88.8% 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 Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.07, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co (SHSE:601686) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.47, compared to a current price of ¥5.21 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.07, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 8.00 and 88.8% below the Steel industry median of 9.58. Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co (SHSE:601686), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 1.07 as of Sep. 07, 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 Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co (SHSE:601686) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥5.21 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.47. GuruFocus considers Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601686:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 1.07 (87% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: ¥5.47 vs. price of ¥5.21 (4.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.8% below the Steel median (#18 of 528)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co Business Description

Address Ten Billion Yuan Industrial Zone, Daqiuzhuang Town, Jinghai District, Tianjin, CHN, 301606
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co Ltd formerly Tianjin Youfa Steel Pipe Group Co Ltd is primarily involved in the development, production and sales of welded steel pipes. It offers welded pipes, hot-dip galvanized steel pipes, steel-plastic composite pipes, stainless steel composite pipes, spiral steel pipes and others.
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