China Everbright Greentech (FRA:CK7) Debt-to-EBITDA : 16.01 (As of Jun. 2026) — 146% Above Median

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FRA:CK7 China Everbright Greentech Ltd FRA:CK7
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What is China Everbright Greentech Debt-to-EBITDA?

China Everbright Greentech FRA:CK7 +2.53% 56 Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.01 as of Jun. 2026, which is 146% above its 10-year median of 6.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:CK7 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.08. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, China Everbright Greentech ranks worse than 92.26% on this metric.

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

China Everbright Greentech's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €871.9 Mil. China Everbright Greentech's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,172.1 Mil. China Everbright Greentech's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €127.7 Mil. China Everbright Greentech's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 16.01.

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

FRA:CK7' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2   Med: 6.51   Max: 23.8
Current: 23.8

During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of China Everbright Greentech was 23.80. The lowest was 2.00. And the median was 6.51.

FRA:CK7's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
92.26% of 349 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 4.94 vs FRA:CK7: 23.80

China Everbright Greentech  (FRA:CK7) 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 Everbright Greentech Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


China Everbright Greentech Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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

China Everbright Greentech 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 7.50 9.54 15.94 21.15 11.55

China Everbright Greentech 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 18.20 -19.95 21.12 46.27 16.01

China Everbright Greentech Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, China Everbright Greentech'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 Everbright Greentech Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, China Everbright Greentech's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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China Everbright Greentech Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

China Everbright Greentech'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
=(762.44 + 1259.853) / 175.056
=11.55

China Everbright Greentech'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
=(871.942 + 1172.13) / 127.676
=16.01

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.01 mean?
China Everbright Greentech (FRA:CK7) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.01 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 Everbright Greentech. This is 146% above median its historical median of 6.51. Over the past decade, China Everbright Greentech's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.00 to 23.80. According to the industry distribution chart, China Everbright Greentech ranks #322 out of 349 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 92.3%.
Is China Everbright Greentech's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
China Everbright Greentech's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.01 is 146% above median its 10-year median of 6.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 23.80. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.94. China Everbright Greentech's value of 16.01 is 224.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Everbright Greentech ranks #322 out of 349 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Everbright Greentech has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Everbright Greentech's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, China Everbright Greentech ranks #322 out of 349 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places China Everbright Greentech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.94. China Everbright Greentech's value of 16.01 is 224.1% above this benchmark. Historically, China Everbright Greentech's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.00 to 23.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.51 vs. the industry median of 4.94, China Everbright Greentech 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.94, based on 349 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 Everbright Greentech's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.01 is 224.1% 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 Everbright Greentech. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Everbright Greentech's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.01, which is 146% above median its own 10-year median of 6.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Everbright Greentech stock overvalued right now?
China Everbright Greentech (FRA:CK7) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.01. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.08, compared to a current price of €0.08 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.01, which is 146% above median its 10-year median of 6.51 and 224.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.94. China Everbright Greentech's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Everbright Greentech (FRA:CK7), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.01 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 Everbright Greentech (FRA:CK7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Greentech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.08 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.08.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CK7:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 16.01 (146% above median its 10-year median of 6.51)
  • GF Value™: €0.08 vs. price of €0.08 (1.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 224.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#322 of 349)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CK7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Everbright Greentech Business Description

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China Everbright Greentech Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates in the following segments: Integrated biomass utilization project construction and operation; Hazardous and solid waste treatment project construction and operation; Environmental remediation project operation; Solar energy, and wind power project operation. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the integrated biomass utilization segment, which engages in the construction and operation of biomass direct combustion power generation projects, biomass heat supply projects, biomass electricity, and heat cogeneration projects, waste-to-energy projects, and integrated biomass and waste-to-energy projects. Its geographical segments are Mainland China, which generates key revenue, Hong Kong, and Germany.
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