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Steamships Trading CoASX:SST 53 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02 as of Dec. 2025, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 3.58. GuruFocus rates ASX:SST with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of A$103.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Transportation companies, Steamships Trading Co ranks better than 54.55% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Steamships Trading Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SST'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.76 Med: 3.58 Max: 4.7
Current: 2.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Steamships Trading Co was 4.70. The lowest was 1.76. And the median was 3.58.
ASX:SST's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 54.55% of 869
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.64
vs ASX:SST: 2.36
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Steamships Trading Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Steamships Trading Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steamships Trading Co'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.
ASX:SST vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Steamships Trading Co'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.
Steamships Trading Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Steamships Trading Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steamships Trading Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.02 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Steamships Trading Co. This is 44% below median its historical median of 3.58. Over the past decade, Steamships Trading Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.76 to 4.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #395 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Steamships Trading Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Steamships Trading Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.02 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 3.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.76 to a high of 4.70. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. Steamships Trading Co's value of 2.02 is 23.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #395 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Steamships Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steamships Trading Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Steamships Trading Co ranks #395 out of 869 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Steamships Trading Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. Steamships Trading Co's value of 2.02 is 23.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Steamships Trading Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.76 to 4.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.58 vs. the industry median of 2.64, Steamships Trading 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.64, based on 869 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. Steamships Trading Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.02 is 23.5% 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 Steamships Trading Co. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steamships Trading Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 3.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steamships Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$103.27, compared to a current price of A$9.89 — trading 90.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 3.58 and 23.5% below the Transportation industry median of 2.64. Steamships Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Steamships Trading Co (ASX:SST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steamships Trading Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$9.89 is trading 90.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$103.27.
GuruFocus considers Steamships Trading Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SST:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.02 (44% below median its 10-year median of 3.58)
GF Value™: A$103.27 vs. price of A$9.89 (90.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.5% below the Transportation median (#395 of 869)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Steamships Trading Co Ltd is a diversified holding company. The company's operating segment includes i) Property and hospitality: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. ii) Logistics: It consists of shipping and land-based freight transport and related services divisions. iii) Commercial & investment: It consists of commercial, head office administration function and insurance activities. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Property and hospitality segment. Geographically, the company operates almost wholly in Papua New Guinea.
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