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China Kepei Education GroupFRA:9CK -0.57%82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.00 as of Feb. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:9CK with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 188 Education companies, China Kepei Education Group ranks better than 57.45% 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 Kepei Education Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:9CK'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 1.11 Max: 2.22
Current: 1.11
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of China Kepei Education Group was 2.22. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 1.11.
FRA:9CK's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 57.45% of 188
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.53
vs FRA:9CK: 1.11
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 Kepei Education Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
China Kepei Education 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.
FRA:9CK vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China Kepei Education 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 Kepei Education Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Kepei Education Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Kepei Education 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 (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.
China Kepei Education Group (FRA:9CK) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.00 as of Feb. 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 Kepei Education Group. This is 10% below median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, China Kepei Education Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.21 to 2.22. According to the industry distribution chart, China Kepei Education Group ranks #80 out of 188 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is China Kepei Education Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
China Kepei Education Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.00 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 2.22. The Education industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.53. China Kepei Education Group's value of 1.00 is 34.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Kepei Education Group ranks #80 out of 188 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Kepei Education Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Kepei Education Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China Kepei Education Group ranks #80 out of 188 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts China Kepei Education Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.53. China Kepei Education Group's value of 1.00 is 34.6% below this benchmark. Historically, China Kepei Education Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.21 to 2.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 1.53, China Kepei Education Group 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 Education company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 1.53, based on 188 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 Kepei Education Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.00 is 34.6% 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 Kepei Education Group. For the Education industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Kepei Education Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.00, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Kepei Education Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Kepei Education Group (FRA:9CK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.19, compared to a current price of €0.09 — trading 54.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.00, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 34.6% below the Education industry median of 1.53. China Kepei Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Kepei Education Group (FRA:9CK), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.00 as of Feb. 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 Kepei Education Group (FRA:9CK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Kepei Education Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.09 is trading 54.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.19.
GuruFocus considers China Kepei Education Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9CK:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.00 (10% below median its 10-year median of 1.11)
GF Value™: €0.19 vs. price of €0.09 (54.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.6% below the Education median (#80 of 188)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9CK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Kepei Education Group Ltd is a provider of private vocational education services in China focusing on profession-oriented and vocational education. It earns revenues from tuition fees, higher education program, Secondary vocational education, Boarding fees and other educational services. The company-operated schools include Guangdong Polytechnic College, an undergraduate-level higher education institution; and Zhaoqing Science and Technology Secondary Vocational School both located in Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province. The Company operates and Generates revenue from China.
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