Trina Solar Co (SHSE:688599) EV-to-EBITDA: 30.47 (As of Sep. 21, 2026) — 93% Above Median

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SHSE:688599 Trina Solar Co Ltd SHSE:688599
74 GF Score
Price ¥11.22
GF Value ¥15.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Trina Solar Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Trina Solar Co SHSE:688599 -0.09% 74 EV-to-EBITDA is 30.47 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 15.77. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688599 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥15.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 813 Semiconductors companies, Trina Solar Co ranks worse than 61.99% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Trina Solar Co's enterprise value is ¥47,892 Mil. Trina Solar Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥1,572 Mil. Therefore, Trina Solar Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 30.47.

The historical rank and industry rank for Trina Solar Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688599' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -38.82   Med: 15.77   Max: 86.91
Current: 30.47

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Trina Solar Co was 86.91. The lowest was -38.82. And the median was 15.77.

SHSE:688599's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
61.99% of 813 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 22.2 vs SHSE:688599: 30.47

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 (2026-09-21), Trina Solar Co's stock price is ¥11.22. Trina Solar Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥-2.001. Therefore, Trina Solar Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Trina Solar Co  (SHSE:688599) 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.

Trina Solar Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=11.22/-2.001
=At Loss

Trina Solar Co's share price for today is ¥11.22.
Trina Solar 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 ¥-2.001.

* 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?


Trina Solar Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Trina Solar Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Trina Solar 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.

Trina Solar Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Trina Solar Co Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 44.03 28.41 9.98 17.49 110.58

Trina Solar Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 64.43 83.91 194.23 -2,903.76 39.07

SHSE:688599 vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, Trina Solar 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.


Trina Solar Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Trina Solar Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Trina Solar Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Trina Solar Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Trina Solar Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=47892.224/1571.5296284
=30.47

Trina Solar Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥47,892 Mil.
Trina Solar 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 ¥1,572 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 30.47 mean?
Trina Solar Co (SHSE:688599) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 30.47 as of Sep. 21, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Trina Solar Co. This is 93% above median its historical median of 15.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Trina Solar Co ranks #504 out of 813 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Trina Solar Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Trina Solar Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 30.47 is 93% above median its 10-year median of 15.77. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 22.20. Trina Solar Co's value of 30.47 is 37.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trina Solar Co ranks #504 out of 813 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Trina Solar Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trina Solar Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Trina Solar Co ranks #504 out of 813 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Trina Solar Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 22.20. Trina Solar Co's value of 30.47 is 37.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.77 vs. the industry median of 22.20, Trina Solar Co 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 22.20, based on 813 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. Trina Solar Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 30.47 is 37.3% 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 Trina Solar Co. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 22.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trina Solar Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 30.47, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 15.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trina Solar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trina Solar Co (SHSE:688599) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.21, compared to a current price of ¥11.22 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 30.47, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 15.77 and 37.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 22.20. Trina Solar Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Trina Solar Co (SHSE:688599), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 30.47 as of Sep. 21, 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 Trina Solar Co (SHSE:688599) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trina Solar Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥11.22 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.21. GuruFocus considers Trina Solar Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688599:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 30.47 (93% above median its 10-year median of 15.77)
  • GF Value™: ¥15.21 vs. price of ¥11.22 (26.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.3% above the Semiconductors median (#504 of 813)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688599 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Trina Solar Co Business Description

Address No. 2, Tianhe Road, Trina Photovoltaic Industrial Park, Xinbei District, Jiangsu Province, Changzhou, CHN, 213031
Trina Solar is one of the top four Chinese solar module producers. Trina's products are available in over 170 countries and regions. The company operates a vertically integrated production process, spanning solar wafers, cells, and modules.
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