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China Water Affairs GroupCWAFF 40 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.93 as of Sep. 2025, which is 88% above its 10-year median of 4.22. GuruFocus rates CWAFF with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Water Affairs Group ranks worse than 86% 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 Water Affairs Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CWAFF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.45 Med: 4.22 Max: 8.79
Current: 8.79
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of China Water Affairs Group was 8.79. The lowest was 3.45. And the median was 4.22.
CWAFF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 86% of 450
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.99
vs CWAFF: 8.79
China Water Affairs Group (OTCPK:CWAFF) 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 Water Affairs Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
China Water Affairs Group 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.
CWAFF vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Water Affairs 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 Water Affairs Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Water Affairs Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Water Affairs Group'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 (Sep. 2025) EBITDA data.
China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.93 as of Sep. 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 Water Affairs Group. This is 88% above median its historical median of 4.22. Over the past decade, China Water Affairs Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.45 to 8.79. According to the industry distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #387 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is China Water Affairs Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
China Water Affairs Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.93 is 88% above median its 10-year median of 4.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.45 to a high of 8.79. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99. China Water Affairs Group's value of 7.93 is 98.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #387 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Water Affairs Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Affairs Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #387 out of 450 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places China Water Affairs Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99. China Water Affairs Group's value of 7.93 is 98.7% above this benchmark. Historically, China Water Affairs Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.45 to 8.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.22 vs. the industry median of 3.99, China Water Affairs Group has consistently been above 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.99, based on 450 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 Water Affairs Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.93 is 98.7% above 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 Water Affairs Group. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Water Affairs Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.93, which is 88% above median its own 10-year median of 4.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Water Affairs Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.57, compared to a current price of $0.62 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.93, which is 88% above median its 10-year median of 4.22 and 98.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.99. China Water Affairs Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 10 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.93 as of Sep. 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.62 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.57.
GuruFocus considers China Water Affairs Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CWAFF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.93 (88% above median its 10-year median of 4.22)
GF Value™: $0.57 vs. price of $0.62 (8.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#387 of 450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CWAFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Water Affairs Group Ltd is a Chinese water utility company that builds, operates, and invests in water affairs projects in China. The firm's primary segments include City water supply operation, main contractor construction, Environmental protection, and Pipeline direct drinking water supply. It generates a majority of its revenue from the City water supply operation segment. Geographically, the company generates a maximum share of its revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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