CAOLF (China Aviation Oil (Singapore)) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.04 (As of Dec. 2025) — 67% Below Median

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CAOLF China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp Ltd CAOLF
73 GF Score
Price $1.74
GF Value $1.12
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Debt-to-EBITDA?

China Aviation Oil (Singapore) CAOLF 73 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04 as of Dec. 2025, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates CAOLF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.12. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 705 Oil & Gas companies, China Aviation Oil (Singapore) ranks better than 95.89% on this metric.

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

China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1 Mil. China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $4 Mil. China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $140 Mil. China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.04.

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 China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CAOLF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.12   Max: 1.27
Current: 0.04

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of China Aviation Oil (Singapore) was 1.27. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.12.

CAOLF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
95.89% of 705 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.01 vs CAOLF: 0.04

China Aviation Oil (Singapore)  (OTCPK:CAOLF) 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.


China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'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.

China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Semi-Annual Data
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CAOLF vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'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.


China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'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
=(1.448 + 3.879) / 129.845
=0.04

China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(1.448 + 3.879) / 140.432
=0.04

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 mean?
China Aviation Oil (Singapore) (CAOLF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 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 China Aviation Oil (Singapore). This is 67% below median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 1.27. According to the industry distribution chart, China Aviation Oil (Singapore) ranks #29 out of 705 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 1.27. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s value of 0.04 is 98% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Aviation Oil (Singapore) ranks #29 out of 705 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Aviation Oil (Singapore) has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, China Aviation Oil (Singapore) ranks #29 out of 705 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places China Aviation Oil (Singapore) in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s value of 0.04 is 98% below this benchmark. Historically, China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 1.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 2.01, China Aviation Oil (Singapore) 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 2.01, based on 705 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. China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 is 98% 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 China Aviation Oil (Singapore). For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Aviation Oil (Singapore) stock overvalued right now?
China Aviation Oil (Singapore) (CAOLF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.12, compared to a current price of $1.74 — trading 55.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 98% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.01. China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 China Aviation Oil (Singapore) (CAOLF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04 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 China Aviation Oil (Singapore) (CAOLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aviation Oil (Singapore) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.74 is trading 55.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.12.

Key valuation signals for CAOLF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.04 (67% below median its 10-year median of 0.12)
  • GF Value™: $1.12 vs. price of $1.74 (55.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 98% below the Oil & Gas median (#29 of 705)

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


China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges G92:SingaporeVZ8:Germany
Address 8 Temasek Boulevard, No. 31-02 Suntec Tower Three, Singapore, SGP, 038988
China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp Ltd provides transportation fuels. With the core business involving the supply and trading of jet fuel across China and internationally, covering Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and the Middle East, the company also trades other oil products, which include fuel oil, gas oil, aviation gas, and crude oil in the Asia-Pacific region. The company operates in three segments: i) Middle Distillates: It engages in supplying and trading jet fuel and gas oil. ii) Other Oil Products: It involves the supply and trading of fuel oil, crude oil, and gasoline, and iii) Investments in Oil-Related Assets: Investments in oil-related assets through the Group's holdings in associates. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Middle distillates segment.
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