Meitu (STU:M5U) EV-to-EBITDA: 18.28 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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STU:M5U Meitu Inc STU:M5U
59 GF Score
Price €0.52
GF Value €0.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Meitu EV-to-EBITDA?

Meitu STU:M5U +3.78% 59 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.28 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 23.08. GuruFocus rates STU:M5U with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 377 Interactive Media companies, Meitu ranks worse than 79.31% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Meitu's enterprise value is €2,016.2 Mil. Meitu's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €110.3 Mil. Therefore, Meitu's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.28.

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

STU:M5U' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.57   Med: 23.08   Max: 1401.83
Current: 18.33

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Meitu was 1401.83. The lowest was -46.57. And the median was 23.08.

STU:M5U's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
79.31% of 377 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 7.19 vs STU:M5U: 18.33

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 (2026-09-06), Meitu's stock price is €0.5216. Meitu's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.014. Therefore, Meitu's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 37.26.

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


Meitu  (STU:M5U) 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.

Meitu's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.5216/0.014
=37.26

Meitu's share price for today is €0.5216.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Meitu's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.014.

* 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?


Meitu EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Meitu EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meitu'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.

Meitu EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Meitu Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Meitu Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 27.38 0.00 10.84 0.00 25.62

STU:M5U vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Meitu'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.


Meitu EV-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Meitu's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Meitu EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Meitu's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2016.156/110.318
=18.28

Meitu's current Enterprise Value is €2,016.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Meitu's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €110.3 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 18.28 mean?
Meitu (STU:M5U) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.28 as of Sep. 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 Meitu. This is 21% below median its historical median of 23.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Meitu ranks #299 out of 377 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is Meitu's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Meitu's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.28 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 23.08. The Interactive Media industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.19. Meitu's value of 18.28 is 154.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meitu ranks #299 out of 377 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Meitu has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meitu's EV-to-EBITDA compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Meitu ranks #299 out of 377 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Meitu in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.19. Meitu's value of 18.28 is 154.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.08 vs. the industry median of 7.19, Meitu 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Interactive Media companies is 7.19, based on 377 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. Meitu's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.28 is 154.2% 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 Meitu. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meitu's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.28, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 23.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meitu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meitu (STU:M5U) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.66, compared to a current price of €0.52 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.28, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 23.08 and 154.2% above the Interactive Media industry median of 7.19. Meitu's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 Meitu (STU:M5U), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.28 as of Sep. 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 Meitu (STU:M5U) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meitu stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.52 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.66. GuruFocus considers Meitu to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:M5U:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 18.28 (21% below median its 10-year median of 23.08)
  • GF Value™: €0.66 vs. price of €0.52 (21% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 154.2% above the Interactive Media median (#299 of 377)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:M5U stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Meitu Business Description

Other Exchanges MEIUF:USA01357:Hong Kong
Address No. 2557 Binhai West Avenue, Meitu Tower, Building 2, Meifeng Innovation Valley, Tong’an District, Fujian Province, Xiamen, CHN
Meitu Inc is engaged in providing photo, video, and design products along with advertising services in the PRC and other regions. The company focuses on developing AI-powered products that streamline the production of photo, video, and design content, alongside offering online advertising and other internet value-added services. Its business is divided into segments, with the Photo, video, and design products segment generating the majority of revenue, including content licensing sold on a subscription or per-download basis. The Advertising segment generates revenue through display-based and performance-based ads across its platforms and apps, as well as mobile value-added services. The Others segment includes ERP SaaS systems for cosmetic stores.
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