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China Tobacco International (HK) CoCTOBF 88 Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is 11.02 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 25.14. GuruFocus rates CTOBF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.93. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 28 Tobacco Products companies, China Tobacco International (HK) Co ranks worse than 75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow or its related term are showing as below:
CTOBF'
s Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.05 Med: 25.14 Max: 52.41
Current: 19.08
During the past 11 years, China Tobacco International (HK) Co's highest Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow Ratio was 52.41. The lowest was 6.05. And the median was 25.14.
CTOBF's Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is ranked worse than 75% of 28
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 13.55
vs CTOBF: 19.08
During the past 11 years, China Tobacco International (HK) Co's highest 3-Year average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 94.70% per year. The lowest was 94.70% per year. And the median was 94.70% per year.
China Tobacco International (HK) Co (OTCPK:CTOBF) Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow Explanation
Free Cash Flow is considered more important than earnings by value investors. The reason is because, in principle, only the net cash that can be taken from the business belongs to shareholders. This Free Cash Flow can be used to grow the business, reduce debt or return to shareholders in dividends or share buybacks.
In a DCF Calculation Free Cash Flow is used to determine the intrinsic value of companies.
Be Aware
In real business, Free Cash Flow can be affected by the change in accounts receivable, accounts payable, management's decision on expansion, etc. Therefore, investors should look at the Free Cash Flow over the longer term. Long-term average of Free Cash Flow is a more reliable indicator for real free cash flow.
China Tobacco International (HK) Co Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow Related Terms
China Tobacco International (HK) Co Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow 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 Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow Chart
CTOBF vs PM, MO, TPB: Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow 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 Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow falls into.
China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Share Price of today is $2.05.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Free Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.19.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
What does a Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow of 11.02 mean?
China Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF) has a Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow of 11.02 as of Sep. 21, 2026. Price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's free cash flow per share. View historical data on China Tobacco International (HK) Co and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 25.14. Over the past decade, China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow has ranged from 6.05 to 52.41. According to the industry distribution chart, China Tobacco International (HK) Co ranks #21 out of 28 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is China Tobacco International (HK) Co's Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow too high?
China Tobacco International (HK) Co's current Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow of 11.02 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 25.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.05 to a high of 52.41. The Tobacco Products industry median Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is 13.55. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's value of 11.02 is 18.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Tobacco International (HK) Co ranks #21 out of 28 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below 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 Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, China Tobacco International (HK) Co ranks #21 out of 28 companies for Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow. This places China Tobacco International (HK) Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is 13.55. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's value of 11.02 is 18.7% below this benchmark. Historically, China Tobacco International (HK) Co's own Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow has ranged from 6.05 to 52.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.14 vs. the industry median of 13.55, 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 Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow for a Tobacco Products company?
The median Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow among Tobacco Products companies is 13.55, based on 28 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's current Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow of 11.02 is 18.7% 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 Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-free-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's free cash flow per share. View historical data on China Tobacco International (HK) Co and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is 13.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Tobacco International (HK) Co's current Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is 11.02, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 25.14. 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 Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow of 11.02. 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 Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is 11.02, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 25.14 and 18.7% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 13.55. 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 Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow calculated?
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Tobacco International (HK) Co (CTOBF), the current Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is 11.02 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.
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:
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow: 11.02 (56% below median its 10-year median of 25.14)
GF Value™: $1.93 vs. price of $2.05 (6.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.7% below the Tobacco Products median (#21 of 28)
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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