ALMMF (Aluminum of China) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.18 (As of Mar. 2026) — 74% Below Median

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ALMMF Aluminum Corp of China Ltd ALMMF
79 GF Score
Price $0.97
GF Value $0.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Aluminum of China Debt-to-EBITDA?

Aluminum of China ALMMF +0.14% 79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 4.46. GuruFocus rates ALMMF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 596 Metals & Mining companies, Aluminum of China ranks worse than 57.21% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Aluminum of China's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,219 Mil. Aluminum of China's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,300 Mil. Aluminum of China's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,233 Mil. Aluminum of China's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.18.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aluminum of China's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ALMMF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.63   Med: 4.46   Max: 7.12
Current: 1.75

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Aluminum of China was 7.12. The lowest was 1.63. And the median was 4.46.

ALMMF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
57.21% of 596 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.235 vs ALMMF: 1.75

Aluminum of China  (OTCPK:ALMMF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


Aluminum of China Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Aluminum of China Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aluminum of China's Debt-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.

Aluminum of China Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Aluminum of China Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Aluminum of China Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.24 2.11 1.91 2.84 1.18

ALMMF vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Aluminum of China's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-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.


Aluminum of China Debt-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aluminum of China's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aluminum of China's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Aluminum of China Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Aluminum of China's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2688.831 + 6339.873) / 5533.424
=1.63

Aluminum of China's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2218.988 + 6299.959) / 7232.584
=1.18

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.18 mean?
Aluminum of China (ALMMF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.18 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Aluminum of China. This is 74% below median its historical median of 4.46. Over the past decade, Aluminum of China's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.63 to 7.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Aluminum of China ranks #341 out of 596 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Aluminum of China's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Aluminum of China's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.18 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 4.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.63 to a high of 7.12. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.24. Aluminum of China's value of 1.18 is 4.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aluminum of China ranks #341 out of 596 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aluminum of China has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aluminum of China's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Aluminum of China ranks #341 out of 596 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Aluminum of China in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.24. Aluminum of China's value of 1.18 is 4.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Aluminum of China's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.63 to 7.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.46 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Aluminum of China 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 1.24, based on 596 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aluminum of China's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.18 is 4.5% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Aluminum of China. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aluminum of China's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.18, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 4.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aluminum of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluminum of China (ALMMF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.89, compared to a current price of $0.97 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.18, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 4.46 and 4.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.24. Aluminum of China's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aluminum of China (ALMMF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.18 as of Mar. 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 Aluminum of China (ALMMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluminum of China stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.97 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.89. GuruFocus considers Aluminum of China to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ALMMF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.18 (74% below median its 10-year median of 4.46)
  • GF Value™: $0.89 vs. price of $0.97 (9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.5% below the Metals & Mining median (#341 of 596)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ALMMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aluminum of China Business Description

Address No. 62 North Xizhimen Street, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100082
Aluminum Corp of China Ltd is an aluminum producer. Its main business includes exploration and mining of resources such as bauxite and coal, production, sales, technology research and development of alumina, primary aluminum, aluminum alloys, and carbon products, international trade, logistics industry, thermal and new energy power generation, etc. The company's reportable operating segments are: the alumina segment, the primary aluminum segment, the energy segment, the marketing segment, and the corporate and other segment. The majority of its revenue is generated from the primary aluminum segment, which consists of procuring alumina and other raw materials, supplemental materials, and electricity power, and smelting alumina to produce primary aluminum.
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