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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 Shougang Century Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CW70'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.49 Med: 3.5 Max: 24.03
Current: 10.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Shougang Century Holdings was 24.03. The lowest was 2.49. And the median was 3.50.
FRA:CW70's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 85.17% of 499
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.95
vs FRA:CW70: 10.14
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.
Shougang Century Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Shougang Century Holdings 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:CW70 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Shougang Century 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.
Shougang Century Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Shougang Century Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shougang Century Holdings'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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Shougang Century Holdings (FRA:CW70) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.48 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 Shougang Century Holdings. This is 199% above median its historical median of 3.50. Over the past decade, Shougang Century Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.49 to 24.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Shougang Century Holdings ranks #425 out of 499 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is Shougang Century Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Shougang Century Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.48 is 199% above median its 10-year median of 3.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.49 to a high of 24.03. The Steel industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.95. Shougang Century Holdings' value of 10.48 is 255.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shougang Century Holdings ranks #425 out of 499 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shougang Century Holdings has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shougang Century Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Shougang Century Holdings ranks #425 out of 499 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Shougang Century Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.95. Shougang Century Holdings' value of 10.48 is 255.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Shougang Century Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.49 to 24.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.50 vs. the industry median of 2.95, Shougang Century 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 2.95, based on 499 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. Shougang Century Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.48 is 255.3% 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 Shougang Century Holdings. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shougang Century Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.48, which is 199% above median its own 10-year median of 3.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shougang Century Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Shougang Century Holdings (FRA:CW70) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.48. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.11, compared to a current price of €0.19 — trading 74.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.48, which is 199% above median its 10-year median of 3.50 and 255.3% above the Steel industry median of 2.95. Shougang Century Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 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 Shougang Century Holdings (FRA:CW70), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.48 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 Shougang Century Holdings (FRA:CW70) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shougang Century Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.19 is trading 74.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.11.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CW70:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 10.48 (199% above median its 10-year median of 3.50)
GF Value™: €0.11 vs. price of €0.19 (74.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 255.3% above the Steel median (#425 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CW70 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shougang Century Holdings Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of steel cords for radial tyres, sawing wires, and hose wires. The steel cords are specifically used in radial tires. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the steel cord business in China. The Group's operations are currently organized into one reportable segment: steel cord.
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