China Lilang (FRA:5LX) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.76 (As of Jun. 2026) — 163% Above Median

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FRA:5LX China Lilang Ltd FRA:5LX
59 GF Score
Price €0.33
GF Value €0.51
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What is China Lilang Debt-to-EBITDA?

China Lilang FRA:5LX +1.21% 59 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.76 as of Jun. 2026, which is 163% above its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates FRA:5LX with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 816 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, China Lilang ranks better than 65.69% on this metric.

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

China Lilang's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €109.6 Mil. China Lilang's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €5.7 Mil. China Lilang's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €65.5 Mil. China Lilang's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.76.

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

FRA:5LX' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0.67   Max: 1.6
Current: 1.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of China Lilang was 1.60. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.67.

FRA:5LX's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
65.69% of 816 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.705 vs FRA:5LX: 1.60

China Lilang  (FRA:5LX) 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 Lilang Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


China Lilang Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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

China Lilang 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 0.29 0.72 1.39 1.48 1.06

China Lilang Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 1.77 2.34 1.90 1.49 1.76

FRA:5LX vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, China Lilang'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 Lilang Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Lilang's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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China Lilang Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

China Lilang'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
=(109.427 + 7.231) / 109.82
=1.06

China Lilang's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(109.603 + 5.662) / 65.49
=1.76

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.76 mean?
China Lilang (FRA:5LX) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.76 as of Jun. 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 Lilang. This is 163% above median its historical median of 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #280 out of 816 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is China Lilang's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
China Lilang's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.76 is 163% above median its 10-year median of 0.67. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.71. China Lilang's value of 1.76 is 34.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #280 out of 816 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Lilang has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Lilang's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, China Lilang ranks #280 out of 816 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts China Lilang in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.71. China Lilang's value of 1.76 is 34.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 2.71, China Lilang 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.71, based on 816 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 Lilang's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.76 is 34.9% 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 China Lilang. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Lilang's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.76, which is 163% above median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Lilang stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Lilang (FRA:5LX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.51, compared to a current price of €0.33 — trading 34.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.76, which is 163% above median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 34.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.71. China Lilang's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 China Lilang (FRA:5LX), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.76 as of Jun. 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 Lilang (FRA:5LX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Lilang stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.33 is trading 34.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.51. GuruFocus considers China Lilang to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5LX:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.76 (163% above median its 10-year median of 0.67)
  • GF Value™: €0.51 vs. price of €0.33 (34.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.9% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#280 of 816)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5LX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Lilang Business Description

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Address 200 Chang Xing Road, Lilang Industrial Park, Fujian Province, Jinjiang, CHN, 362200
China Lilang Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of branded menswear and related accessories in the PRC. The company designs, sources and manufactures high-quality business and casual apparel for men and sells under the LILANZ and LESS IS MORE brands across an extensive retail and distribution network, covering 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in the PRC. The company generates maximum revenue from China.
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