China Specialty Glass AG (FRA:8GS) YoY EBITDA Growth: -32.75% (As of Jun. 2014)

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What is China Specialty Glass AG YoY EBITDA Growth?

China Specialty Glass AG FRA:8GS YoY EBITDA Growth is -32.75% as of Jun. 2014.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. China Specialty Glass AG's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 was -32.75%.

China Specialty Glass AG's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2014 was €0.62.

China Specialty Glass AG YoY EBITDA Growth Related Terms

China Specialty Glass AG YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Specialty Glass AG's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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China Specialty Glass AG YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

China Specialty Glass AG Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
YoY EBITDA Growth
0.00 0.00 -1.95 45.70

China Specialty Glass AG Quarterly Data
Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14
YoY EBITDA Growth Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 54.99 1,754.84 -140.77 -33.09 -32.75

China Specialty Glass AG YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

China Specialty Glass AG's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2013 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2013 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2012 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2012 ) |
=(2.34-1.606)/ | 1.606 |
=45.70 %

China Specialty Glass AG's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2014 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jun. 2014 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2014 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2013 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2013 )) |
=(0.616-0.916)/ | 0.916 |
=-32.75 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of -32.75% mean?
China Specialty Glass AG (FRA:8GS) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of -32.75% as of Jun. 2014. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for China Specialty Glass AG and its competitors.
Is China Specialty Glass AG's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
China Specialty Glass AG's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -32.75%.
How does China Specialty Glass AG's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to DTII and VCON?
China Specialty Glass AG's YoY EBITDA Growth of -32.75% can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Business Services company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Business Services industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for China Specialty Glass AG and its competitors. China Specialty Glass AG's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -32.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Specialty Glass AG stock overvalued right now?
China Specialty Glass AG (FRA:8GS) has a current YoY EBITDA Growth of -32.75%. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is -32.75%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Specialty Glass AG (FRA:8GS), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is -32.75% as of Jun. 2014. 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.

China Specialty Glass AG Business Description

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China Specialty Glass AG is a glass manufacturer in China. It develops, produces and sells specialty glass under its Hing Wah brand. It operates into three business segments namely automotive security glass; bank security glass and construction glass.