China Shenhua Energy CoCSUAY -0.92%77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82 as of Mar. 2026, which is 208% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates CSUAY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 93 Other Energy Sources companies, China Shenhua Energy Co ranks better than 54.84% 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 China Shenhua Energy Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CSUAY'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37 Med: 0.59 Max: 1.59
Current: 1.56
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of China Shenhua Energy Co was 1.59. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.59.
CSUAY's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 54.84% of 93
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 2.17
vs CSUAY: 1.56
China Shenhua Energy Co (OTCPK:CSUAY) 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.
China Shenhua Energy Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
China Shenhua Energy Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, China Shenhua Energy 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.
China Shenhua Energy Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, China Shenhua Energy Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Shenhua Energy 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
China Shenhua Energy Co (CSUAY) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.82 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on China Shenhua Energy Co. This is 208% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, China Shenhua Energy Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.37 to 1.59. According to the industry distribution chart, China Shenhua Energy Co ranks #42 out of 93 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is China Shenhua Energy Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
China Shenhua Energy Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.82 is 208% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1.59. The Other Energy Sources industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. China Shenhua Energy Co's value of 1.82 is 16.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Shenhua Energy Co ranks #42 out of 93 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Shenhua Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Shenhua Energy Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, China Shenhua Energy Co ranks #42 out of 93 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts China Shenhua Energy Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. China Shenhua Energy Co's value of 1.82 is 16.1% below this benchmark. Historically, China Shenhua Energy Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.37 to 1.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 2.17, China Shenhua Energy 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Other Energy Sources companies is 2.17, based on 93 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 Shenhua Energy Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.82 is 16.1% 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 Shenhua Energy Co. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Shenhua Energy Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82, which is 208% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Shenhua Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Shenhua Energy Co (CSUAY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.35, compared to a current price of $20.79 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82, which is 208% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 16.1% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 2.17. China Shenhua Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 China Shenhua Energy Co (CSUAY), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Shenhua Energy Co (CSUAY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Shenhua Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.79 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.35.
GuruFocus considers China Shenhua Energy Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CSUAY:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.82 (208% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: $18.35 vs. price of $20.79 (13.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.1% below the Other Energy Sources median (#42 of 93)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSUAY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Shenhua Energy Co Ltd is a globally integrated coal-based energy company, mainly engaging in business segments: Coal, Power generation, Shipping, Railway, Port, and Coal chemical. Focusing on its core coal mining operation, China Shenhua leverages its self-developed transportation and sales network as well as downstream power plants, coal-to-chemicals facilities, and new energy projects to achieve cross-sector and cross-industry integrated development and operation.
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