ESNNF (eSun Holdings) Debt-to-EBITDA : 16.01 (As of Jan. 2026) — 266% Above Median

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ESNNF eSun Holdings Ltd ESNNF
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Price $0.13
GF Value $0.13
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What is eSun Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA?

eSun Holdings ESNNF 31 Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.01 as of Jan. 2026, which is 266% above its 10-year median of 4.38. GuruFocus rates ESNNF with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.13. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 686 Media - Diversified companies, eSun Holdings ranks worse than 91.4% on this metric.

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

eSun Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $57.00 Mil. eSun Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $44.85 Mil. eSun Holdings's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $6.36 Mil. eSun Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 16.00.

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 eSun Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ESNNF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -204.5   Med: 4.38   Max: 38.53
Current: 10.85

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of eSun Holdings was 38.53. The lowest was -204.50. And the median was 4.38.

ESNNF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
91.4% of 686 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.595 vs ESNNF: 10.85

eSun Holdings  (OTCPK:ESNNF) 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.


eSun Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


eSun Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for eSun Holdings'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.

eSun Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

eSun Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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eSun Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 -6.48 -1.33 -24.82 8.96 16.01

ESNNF vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, eSun Holdings'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.


eSun Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, eSun Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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eSun Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

eSun Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(54.854 + 55.643) / 15.309
=7.22

eSun Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(57.002 + 44.853) / 6.364
=16.00

* 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 (Jan. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.01 mean?
eSun Holdings (ESNNF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.01 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on eSun Holdings. This is 266% above median its historical median of 4.38. According to the industry distribution chart, eSun Holdings ranks #627 out of 686 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 91.4%.
Is eSun Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
eSun Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.01 is 266% above median its 10-year median of 4.38. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. eSun Holdings' value of 16.01 is 903.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, eSun Holdings ranks #627 out of 686 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, eSun Holdings has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does eSun Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, eSun Holdings ranks #627 out of 686 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places eSun Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. eSun Holdings' value of 16.01 is 903.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.38 vs. the industry median of 1.60, eSun Holdings 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.60, based on 686 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. eSun Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.01 is 903.8% 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 eSun Holdings. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. eSun Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.01, which is 266% above median its own 10-year median of 4.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is eSun Holdings stock overvalued right now?
eSun Holdings (ESNNF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.01. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.13, compared to a current price of $0.13 — trading 0.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.01, which is 266% above median its 10-year median of 4.38 and 903.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.60. eSun Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 4 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 eSun Holdings (ESNNF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.01 as of Jan. 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 eSun Holdings (ESNNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, eSun Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.13 is trading 0.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.13.

Key valuation signals for ESNNF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 16.01 (266% above median its 10-year median of 4.38)
  • GF Value™: $0.13 vs. price of $0.13 (0.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 903.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#627 of 686)

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


eSun Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 00571:Hong Kong
Address 680 Cheung Sha Wan Road, 11th Floor, Lai Sun Commercial Centre, Kowloon, HKG
eSun Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments include Media and entertainment, Film and TV program, Cinema operation, and Corporate and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Cinema operation segment which engages in the operation of cinemas in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Hong Kong and the rest from Mainland China and Macau, and other regions.
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