CMCLF (CMOC Group) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.69 (As of Dec. 2025) — 79% Below Median

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CMCLF CMOC Group Ltd CMCLF
66 GF Score
Price $2.25
GF Value $0.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is CMOC Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

CMOC Group CMCLF +4.65% 66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69 as of Dec. 2025, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 3.28. GuruFocus rates CMCLF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 595 Metals & Mining companies, CMOC Group ranks better than 57.31% on this metric.

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

CMOC Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $4,414 Mil. CMOC Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $179 Mil. CMOC Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $6,678 Mil. CMOC Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.69.

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

CMCLF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86   Med: 3.28   Max: 10.72
Current: 0.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of CMOC Group was 10.72. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 3.28.

CMCLF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
57.31% of 595 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.23 vs CMCLF: 0.87

CMOC Group  (OTCPK:CMCLF) 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.


CMOC Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CMOC Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CMOC 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.

CMOC Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

CMOC Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.73 3.09 2.93 1.04 0.86

CMOC Group Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 0.81 1.00 0.57 0.98 0.69

CMOC Group Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, CMOC 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.


CMOC Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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CMOC Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

CMOC Group'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
=(4414.049 + 178.56) / 5365.758
=0.86

CMOC Group'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
=(4414.049 + 178.56) / 6678.012
=0.69

* 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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.69 mean?
CMOC Group (CMCLF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.69 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 CMOC Group. This is 79% below median its historical median of 3.28. Over the past decade, CMOC Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.86 to 10.72. According to the industry distribution chart, CMOC Group ranks #254 out of 595 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is CMOC Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
CMOC Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.69 is 79% below median its 10-year median of 3.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 10.72. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.23. CMOC Group's value of 0.69 is 43.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CMOC Group ranks #254 out of 595 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CMOC Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CMOC Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, CMOC Group ranks #254 out of 595 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts CMOC Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.23. CMOC Group's value of 0.69 is 43.9% below this benchmark. Historically, CMOC Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.86 to 10.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.28 vs. the industry median of 1.23, CMOC Group 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 1.23, based on 595 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. CMOC Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.69 is 43.9% 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 CMOC Group. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CMOC Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 3.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CMOC Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMOC Group (CMCLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.93, compared to a current price of $2.25 — trading 141.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 3.28 and 43.9% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.23. CMOC Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 CMOC Group (CMCLF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69 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 CMOC Group (CMCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMOC Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.25 is trading 141.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.93. GuruFocus considers CMOC Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CMCLF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.69 (79% below median its 10-year median of 3.28)
  • GF Value™: $0.93 vs. price of $2.25 (141.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 43.9% below the Metals & Mining median (#254 of 595)

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


CMOC Group Business Description

Address North of Yihe, Huamei Shan Road, Chengdong New District, Luanchuan County, Henan Province, Luoyang, CHN, 471500
CMOC Group Ltd is engaged in the mining and processing smelting, deep processing, trade, research and development of molybdenum, tungsten, copper, gold, and other precious and base metals. The company has both upstream and downstream operations including molybdenum mining, processing, roasting, molybdenum chemical products, and molybdenum metal processing. The company has operating segments, namely Molybdenum Tungsten related products, Niobium and Phosphorus related products, Copper and Cobalt related products, metal trading and others. It derives a majority of its revenue from China.
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