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ZTEZTCOF 82 EV-to-EBITDA is 25.13 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 15.62. GuruFocus rates ZTCOF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,895 Hardware companies, ZTE ranks worse than 62.32% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, ZTE's enterprise value is $28,854 Mil.
ZTE's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,148 Mil. Therefore, ZTE's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 25.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for ZTE's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ZTCOF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.69 Med: 15.62 Max: 345.44
Current: 24.17
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of ZTE was 345.44. The lowest was -21.69. And the median was 15.62.
ZTCOF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 62.32% of 1895
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 16
vs ZTCOF: 24.17
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 (2026-07-16), ZTE's stock price is $3.00.
ZTE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.131. Therefore, ZTE's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 22.90.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
ZTE (OTCPK:ZTCOF) 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.
ZTE's share price for today is $3.00.
ZTE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.131.
* 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 ZTE'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 Communication Equipment subindustry, ZTE'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.
ZTE EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ZTE's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZTE's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
ZTE's current Enterprise Value is $28,854 Mil.
ZTE's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,148 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.
ZTE (ZTCOF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 25.13 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ZTE. This is 61% above median its historical median of 15.62. According to the industry distribution chart, ZTE ranks #1181 out of 1895 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is ZTE's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
ZTE's current EV-to-EBITDA of 25.13 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 15.62. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.00. ZTE's value of 25.13 is 57.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZTE ranks #1181 out of 1895 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ZTE has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZTE's EV-to-EBITDA compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ZTE ranks #1181 out of 1895 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places ZTE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.00. ZTE's value of 25.13 is 57.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.62 vs. the industry median of 16.00, ZTE 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 16.00, based on 1,895 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. ZTE's current EV-to-EBITDA of 25.13 is 57.1% 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 ZTE. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 16.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZTE's current EV-to-EBITDA is 25.13, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 15.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZTE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTE (ZTCOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.81, compared to a current price of $3.00 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 25.13, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 15.62 and 57.1% above the Hardware industry median of 16.00. ZTE's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 ZTE (ZTCOF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 25.13 as of Jul. 16, 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 ZTE (ZTCOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.00 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.81.
GuruFocus considers ZTE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ZTCOF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 25.13 (61% above median its 10-year median of 15.62)
GF Value™: $2.81 vs. price of $3.00 (6.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.1% above the Hardware median (#1181 of 1895)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZTCOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZTE Corp is a provider of integrated telecommunications and IT solutions with a full range of end-to-end ICT products and solutions integrating design, development, production, sales, and services with a special focus on carriers networks, government and corporate business, and consumer business. It operates in three segments Carriers network, Consumer Business, and Government and Corporate Business. It generates a majority of its revenue from equipment supporting carriers' networks. It has a presence in the PRC, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. It generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC region.
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