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CTOBF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -440.45 Med: 15.34 Max: 52.94
Current: 17.27
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of China Tobacco International (HK) Co was 52.94. The lowest was -440.45. And the median was 15.34.
CTOBF's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 51.52% of 33
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 15.18
vs CTOBF: 17.27
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
China Tobacco International (HK) Co (OTCPK:CTOBF) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
China Tobacco International (HK) Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
China Tobacco International (HK) Co's share price for today is $2.05.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.167.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
China Tobacco International (HK) Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
China Tobacco International (HK) Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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.
China Tobacco International (HK) Co EV-to-FCF Chart
For the Tobacco subindustry, China Tobacco International (HK) Co's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.
China Tobacco International (HK) Co EV-to-FCF vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Tobacco International (HK) Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Tobacco International (HK) Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
China Tobacco International (HK) Co's current Enterprise Value is $1,819 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $129 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.
China Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF) has a EV-to-FCF of 14.13 as of Sep. 20, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on China Tobacco International (HK) Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.34. According to the industry distribution chart, China Tobacco International (HK) Co ranks #16 out of 33 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is China Tobacco International (HK) Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
China Tobacco International (HK) Co's current EV-to-FCF of 14.13 is near median its 10-year median of 15.34. The Tobacco Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.18. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's value of 14.13 is 6.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Tobacco International (HK) Co ranks #16 out of 33 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Tobacco International (HK) Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Tobacco International (HK) Co's EV-to-FCF compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, China Tobacco International (HK) Co ranks #16 out of 33 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts China Tobacco International (HK) Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.18. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's value of 14.13 is 6.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.34 vs. the industry median of 15.18, China Tobacco International (HK) 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-FCF for a Tobacco Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Tobacco Products companies is 15.18, based on 33 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's current EV-to-FCF of 14.13 is 6.9% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on China Tobacco International (HK) Co and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's current EV-to-FCF is 14.13, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Tobacco International (HK) Co stock overvalued right now?
China Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF) has a current EV-to-FCF of 14.13. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.93, compared to a current price of $2.05 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 14.13, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.34 and 6.9% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 15.18. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF), the current EV-to-FCF is 14.13 as of Sep. 20, 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 China Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Tobacco International (HK) Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.05 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.93.
Key valuation signals for CTOBF:
EV-to-FCF: 14.13 (near median its 10-year median of 15.34)
GF Value™: $1.93 vs. price of $2.05 (6.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.9% below the Tobacco Products median (#16 of 33)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTOBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Tobacco International (HK) Co Ltd is engaged in the tobacco business. It operates through various segments namely the Tobacco Leaf Products Export Business, the Tobacco Leaf Product Import Business, the Cigarettes Export Business, the New Tobacco Product Export Business, and the Brazil Operation Business. The company's geographical segments are China (excluding the SARs), Indonesia, Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines, Vietnam, Brazil, Belgium, Poland, Paraguay, Egypt, and others, of which it derives maximum revenue from the PRC. It earns maximum revenue from the Tobacco Leaf Product Import Business.
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