Cheer HoldingCHR -2.70%58 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.19 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates CHR with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 675 Media - Diversified companies, Cheer Holding ranks better than 82.96% 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 Cheer Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHR'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.19 Max: 0.97
Current: 0.26
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Cheer Holding was 0.97. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.19.
CHR's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 82.96% of 675
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs CHR: 0.26
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.
Cheer Holding Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Cheer Holding Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cheer Holding'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.
CHR vs CNET, BAOS, YDKG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Cheer Holding'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.
Cheer Holding Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Cheer Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheer Holding'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.
Cheer Holding (CHR) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.19 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 Cheer Holding. This is near median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Cheer Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.17 to 0.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheer Holding ranks #115 out of 675 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Cheer Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Cheer Holding's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.19 is near median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.97. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Cheer Holding's value of 0.19 is 88.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheer Holding ranks #115 out of 675 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cheer Holding has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheer Holding's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CNET and BAOS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Cheer Holding ranks #115 out of 675 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Cheer Holding in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Cheer Holding's value of 0.19 is 88.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Cheer Holding's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.17 to 0.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Cheer Holding 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.69, based on 675 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. Cheer Holding's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.19 is 88.8% 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 Cheer Holding. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheer Holding's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheer Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheer Holding (CHR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.53, compared to a current price of $1.80 — trading 96.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 88.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.69. Cheer Holding's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Cheer Holding (CHR), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.19 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 Cheer Holding (CHR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheer Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.80 is trading 96.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.53.
GuruFocus considers Cheer Holding to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHR:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.19 (near median its 10-year median of 0.19)
GF Value™: $57.53 vs. price of $1.80 (96.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#115 of 675)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cheer Holding Inc is a provider of next generation mobile internet infrastructure and platform services in China. It is engaged in building a digital ecosystem that integrates platforms, applications, technology, and industry into a cohesive system, thereby creating a new, open business environment that leverages AI technology. Its portfolio includes various products and services, such as Polaris Intelligent Cloud, CHEERS Telepathy, CHEERS Open Platform, CHEERS Video, CHEERS e-Mall, CheerCar, CheerChat, CHEERS Fresh Group-Buying E-commerce Platform, Digital Innovation Research Institute, CHEERS Livestreaming, variety show series, IP short video matrix, and more.
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