CHGI (China Carbon Graphite Group) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.40 (As of Sep. 2021)

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What is China Carbon Graphite Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

China Carbon Graphite Group CHGI 12 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.40 as of Sep. 2021. GuruFocus rates CHGI with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

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

China Carbon Graphite Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 was $0.11 Mil. China Carbon Graphite Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 was $0.00 Mil. China Carbon Graphite Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 was $-0.26 Mil. China Carbon Graphite Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 was -0.40.

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 Carbon Graphite Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CHGI's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 1.7
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

China Carbon Graphite Group  (OTCPK:CHGI) 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 Carbon Graphite Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


China Carbon Graphite Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Carbon Graphite Group'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 Carbon Graphite Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

China Carbon Graphite Group Annual Data
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Debt-to-EBITDA
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China Carbon Graphite Group Quarterly Data
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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 -0.59 -0.41 -0.19 -0.31 -0.40

CHGI vs PLUG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, China Carbon Graphite Group'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 Carbon Graphite Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, China Carbon Graphite Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Carbon Graphite Group's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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China Carbon Graphite Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

China Carbon Graphite Group's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2020 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.136 + 0.002) / -0.206
=-0.67

China Carbon Graphite Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2021 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.105 + 0) / -0.26
=-0.40

* 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 (Sep. 2021) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.40 mean?
China Carbon Graphite Group (CHGI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.40 as of Sep. 2021. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on China Carbon Graphite Group.
Is China Carbon Graphite Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
China Carbon Graphite Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.40. Overall, China Carbon Graphite Group has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Carbon Graphite Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PLUG?
China Carbon Graphite Group's Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.40 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,332 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. 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 Carbon Graphite Group. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Carbon Graphite Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Carbon Graphite Group stock overvalued right now?
China Carbon Graphite Group (CHGI) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.40. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.40. China Carbon Graphite Group's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Carbon Graphite Group (CHGI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.40 as of Sep. 2021. 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.

China Carbon Graphite Group Business Description

Address 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 200, Diamond Bar, CA, USA, 91765
China Carbon Graphite Group Inc is engaged in the research and development, production, and sales of graphene and graphene oxide and graphite bipolar plates in the People's Republic of China. Its product includes carbon fiber products, electrodes, bipolar plates, precision machined graphite parts/components, and graphene-related products. The company derives its revenues from the production, either internally or through outsource to third parties, and distribution of graphite-based products.
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