CUCSF (China Communications Services) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.57 (As of Dec. 2025) — 68% Above Median


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What is China Communications Services Debt-to-EBITDA?

China Communications Services CUCSF 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.57 as of Dec. 2025, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates CUCSF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.61. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Telecommunication Services companies, China Communications Services ranks better than 86.89% on this metric.

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

China Communications Services's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $171 Mil. China Communications Services's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $107 Mil. China Communications Services's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $489 Mil. China Communications Services's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.57.

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 Communications Services's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CUCSF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.34   Max: 0.47
Current: 0.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of China Communications Services was 0.47. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.34.

CUCSF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
86.89% of 305 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 2.01 vs CUCSF: 0.47

China Communications Services  (OTCPK:CUCSF) 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 Communications Services Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


China Communications Services Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Communications Services'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 Communications Services Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

China Communications Services 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 0.46 0.45 0.40 0.34 0.34

China Communications Services Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 0.65 0.48 0.58 0.41 0.57

CUCSF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, China Communications Services'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 Communications Services Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Communications Services's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Communications Services's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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China Communications Services Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

China Communications Services'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
=(171.043 + 107.441) / 828.935
=0.34

China Communications Services'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
=(171.043 + 107.441) / 489.378
=0.57

* 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 0.57 mean?
China Communications Services (CUCSF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.57 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 Communications Services. This is 68% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, China Communications Services' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, China Communications Services ranks #40 out of 305 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is China Communications Services' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
China Communications Services' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.57 is 68% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.47. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. China Communications Services' value of 0.57 is 71.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Communications Services ranks #40 out of 305 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Communications Services has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Communications Services' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Communications Services ranks #40 out of 305 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places China Communications Services in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. China Communications Services' value of 0.57 is 71.6% below this benchmark. Historically, China Communications Services' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 0.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 2.01, China Communications Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 2.01, based on 305 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 Communications Services's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.57 is 71.6% 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 Communications Services. For the Telecommunication Services 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 Communications Services's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.57, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Communications Services stock overvalued right now?
China Communications Services (CUCSF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.57. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.61, compared to a current price of $0.54 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.57, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 71.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 2.01. China Communications Services' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Communications Services (CUCSF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.57 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 Communications Services (CUCSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Communications Services stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.54 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.61.

Key valuation signals for CUCSF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.57 (68% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
  • GF Value™: $0.61 vs. price of $0.54 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#40 of 305)

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


China Communications Services Business Description

Address Fenghuangzui Street, Block No.1, Compound No.1, Fengtai District, Beijing, CHN, 100073
China Communications Services Corp Ltd is a primary service provider in the People's Republic of China that provides integrated comprehensive smart solutions in the field of digital intelligence. The group offers telecommunications infrastructure services, including design, construction and project supervision and management; business process outsourcing services, including management of infrastructure for information technology, general facilities management, supply chain and products distribution; and applications, content and other services, including system integration, software development and system support, and value-added services. It has one operating segment, which is the provision of integrated comprehensive smart solutions in the field of informatisation and digitalisation.
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