China Aerospace International Holdings (FRA:CIOC) Debt-to-EBITDA : -3.21 (As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:CIOC China Aerospace International Holdings Ltd FRA:CIOC
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Price €0.06
GF Value €0.04
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What is China Aerospace International Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA?

China Aerospace International Holdings FRA:CIOC +9.09% 45 Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.21 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:CIOC with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,794 Hardware companies, China Aerospace International Holdings ranks worse than 55741.3% on this metric.

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

China Aerospace International Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €17.3 Mil. China Aerospace International Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €193.3 Mil. China Aerospace International Holdings's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-65.5 Mil. China Aerospace International Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -3.21.

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

FRA:CIOC' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.04   Med: 1.96   Max: 42.63
Current: -4.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of China Aerospace International Holdings was 42.63. The lowest was -12.04. And the median was 1.96.

FRA:CIOC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1794 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71 vs FRA:CIOC: -4.24

China Aerospace International Holdings  (FRA:CIOC) 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 Aerospace International Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


China Aerospace International Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Aerospace International 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.

China Aerospace International Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

China Aerospace International Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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China Aerospace International Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:CIOC vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, China Aerospace International 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.


China Aerospace International Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, China Aerospace International Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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China Aerospace International Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

China Aerospace International Holdings'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
=(17.29 + 193.296) / -17.497
=-12.04

China Aerospace International Holdings'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
=(17.29 + 193.296) / -65.542
=-3.21

* 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 -3.21 mean?
China Aerospace International Holdings (FRA:CIOC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -3.21 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 Aerospace International Holdings. According to the industry distribution chart, China Aerospace International Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1794 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is China Aerospace International Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
China Aerospace International Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.21. Based on the distribution chart, China Aerospace International Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1794 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Aerospace International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Aerospace International Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, China Aerospace International Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1794 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places China Aerospace International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.71, based on 1,794 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. 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 Aerospace International Holdings. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Aerospace International Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Aerospace International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aerospace International Holdings (FRA:CIOC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.04, compared to a current price of €0.06 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.21. China Aerospace International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 Aerospace International Holdings (FRA:CIOC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.21 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 Aerospace International Holdings (FRA:CIOC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aerospace International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 50% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.04. GuruFocus considers China Aerospace International Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CIOC:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -3.21
  • GF Value™: €0.04 vs. price of €0.06 (50% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 6 warning signs

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


China Aerospace International Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges CHAEF:USA00031:Hong Kong
Address 18 Tak Fung Street, Hung Hom, Room 1103-1107A, One Harbourfront, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
China Aerospace International Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the research and development, design, professional production, sales, and services of the high-tech manufacturing business such as plastic products, electronic products, power products, and semiconductor products. The firm has 7 reportable segments, namely Hi-Tech Manufacturing Business (including plastic products, liquid crystal display, printed circuit boards, intelligent chargers, intelligent power modules, and industrial property investment) and Aerospace Service (including property investment in the S&T Plaza). It generates key revenue from manufacturing Plastic products, Liquid crystal display, and Printed circuit boards. Geographically, It derives key revenue from Hong Kong and Mainland China.
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