CEDB Hydropower Development Co (XNEP:CHDC) EV-to-EBITDA: 25.81 (As of Sep. 21, 2026) — 43% Above Median

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XNEP:CHDC CEDB Hydropower Development Co Ltd XNEP:CHDC
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What is CEDB Hydropower Development Co EV-to-EBITDA?

CEDB Hydropower Development Co XNEP:CHDC +0.84% 40 EV-to-EBITDA is 25.81 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 18.05. GuruFocus rates XNEP:CHDC with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, CEDB Hydropower Development Co ranks worse than 81.59% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, CEDB Hydropower Development Co's enterprise value is NPR20,937.4 Mil. CEDB Hydropower Development Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was NPR811.3 Mil. Therefore, CEDB Hydropower Development Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 25.81.

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

XNEP:CHDC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.4   Med: 18.05   Max: 30.15
Current: 25.82

During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of CEDB Hydropower Development Co was 30.15. The lowest was 7.40. And the median was 18.05.

XNEP:CHDC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
81.59% of 364 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 10.915 vs XNEP:CHDC: 25.82

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), CEDB Hydropower Development Co's stock price is NPR2387.00. CEDB Hydropower Development Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was NPR65.053. Therefore, CEDB Hydropower Development Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 36.69.

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


CEDB Hydropower Development Co  (XNEP:CHDC) 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.

CEDB Hydropower Development Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2387.00/65.053
=36.69

CEDB Hydropower Development Co's share price for today is NPR2387.00.
CEDB Hydropower Development Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NPR65.053.

* 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?


CEDB Hydropower Development Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CEDB Hydropower Development Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CEDB Hydropower Development 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.

CEDB Hydropower Development Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

CEDB Hydropower Development Co Annual Data
Trend Jul23 Jul24 Jul25 Jul26
EV-to-EBITDA
0.00 7.54 30.15 23.70

CEDB Hydropower Development Co Quarterly Data
Jul23 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26 Jul26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 30.15 24.19 23.33 17.98 23.70

CEDB Hydropower Development Co EV-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, CEDB Hydropower Development 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.


CEDB Hydropower Development Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, CEDB Hydropower Development Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CEDB Hydropower Development Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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CEDB Hydropower Development Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

CEDB Hydropower Development Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=20937.363/811.325
=25.81

CEDB Hydropower Development Co's current Enterprise Value is NPR20,937.4 Mil.
CEDB Hydropower Development Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NPR811.3 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 25.81 mean?
CEDB Hydropower Development Co (XNEP:CHDC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 25.81 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 CEDB Hydropower Development Co. This is 43% above median its historical median of 18.05. Over the past decade, CEDB Hydropower Development Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.40 to 30.15. According to the industry distribution chart, CEDB Hydropower Development Co ranks #297 out of 364 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 81.6%.
Is CEDB Hydropower Development Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
CEDB Hydropower Development Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 25.81 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 18.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.40 to a high of 30.15. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.92. CEDB Hydropower Development Co's value of 25.81 is 136.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CEDB Hydropower Development Co ranks #297 out of 364 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CEDB Hydropower Development Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEDB Hydropower Development Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, CEDB Hydropower Development Co ranks #297 out of 364 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places CEDB Hydropower Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.92. CEDB Hydropower Development Co's value of 25.81 is 136.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CEDB Hydropower Development Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.40 to 30.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.05 vs. the industry median of 10.92, CEDB Hydropower Development 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 10.92, based on 364 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. CEDB Hydropower Development Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 25.81 is 136.5% 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 CEDB Hydropower Development Co. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CEDB Hydropower Development Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 25.81, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 18.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEDB Hydropower Development Co stock overvalued right now?
CEDB Hydropower Development Co (XNEP:CHDC) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 25.81. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 25.81, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 18.05 and 136.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 10.92. CEDB Hydropower Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 CEDB Hydropower Development Co (XNEP:CHDC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 25.81 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.

CEDB Hydropower Development Co Business Description

Address Tripureshwor, Bluestar Complex, Kathmandu, NPL
CEDB Hydropower Development Co Ltd invests in and develops hydropower projects. Its projects under development are Tallo Khare Khola Hydropower Project (11 MW), Dordi I Hydro Electric Project (12 MW), Rukum Gad Hydropower Project (5 MW), and Kasuwa Hydropower Project (45 MW). The projects under operation are Radhi Small Hydropower Project (4.4 MW), Syange Hydropower Project (183 KW), and Khudi Hydropower Project (4 MW).
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