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Therefore, a new ensemble model on the basis of homogeneous, heterogeneous, and hybrid efficiency evaluation together with the evidential reasoning (ER) approach is proposed in this study for enterprises performance evaluation, so called the ER-based ensemble model. The ER-based ensemble model can overcome the inconsistency results caused by the application of different indicators and different DEA models. In case study, 40 state-own holding enterprises in China are selected and all these enterprises are evaluated and ranked using the integrated efficiency obtained from the ER-based ensemble model. 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