Kasen International Holdings (FRA:K1Q) Debt-to-EBITDA : 9.10 (As of Dec. 2025) — 193% Above Median

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FRA:K1Q Kasen International Holdings Ltd FRA:K1Q
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What is Kasen International Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA?

Kasen International Holdings FRA:K1Q 38 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.10 as of Dec. 2025, which is 193% above its 10-year median of 3.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:K1Q with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.01. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Kasen International Holdings ranks worse than 88.04% on this metric.

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

Kasen International Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €29.2 Mil. Kasen International Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €95.6 Mil. Kasen International Holdings's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €13.7 Mil. Kasen International Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.10.

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

FRA:K1Q' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.36   Med: 3.11   Max: 7.85
Current: 7.85

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kasen International Holdings was 7.85. The lowest was -4.36. And the median was 3.11.

FRA:K1Q's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
88.04% of 326 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.815 vs FRA:K1Q: 7.85

Kasen International Holdings  (FRA:K1Q) 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.


Kasen International Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kasen International Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kasen 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.

Kasen International Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Kasen International Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Kasen International Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 3.57 5.50 3.96 4.73 9.10

FRA:K1Q vs SN, SGI, MHK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kasen 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.


Kasen International Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kasen International Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kasen International Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Kasen 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
=(29.173 + 95.594) / 25.081
=4.97

Kasen 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
=(29.173 + 95.594) / 13.708
=9.10

* 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 9.10 mean?
Kasen International Holdings (FRA:K1Q) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.10 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 Kasen International Holdings. This is 193% above median its historical median of 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Kasen International Holdings ranks #287 out of 326 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Kasen International Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kasen International Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.10 is 193% above median its 10-year median of 3.11. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82. Kasen International Holdings' value of 9.10 is 401.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kasen International Holdings ranks #287 out of 326 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kasen International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kasen International Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Kasen International Holdings ranks #287 out of 326 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kasen International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82. Kasen International Holdings' value of 9.10 is 401.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.11 vs. the industry median of 1.82, Kasen International 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 1.82, based on 326 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. Kasen International Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.10 is 401.4% 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 Kasen International Holdings. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kasen International Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.10, which is 193% above median its own 10-year median of 3.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kasen International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Kasen International Holdings (FRA:K1Q) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.10. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.01, compared to a current price of €0.00 — trading 55% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.10, which is 193% above median its 10-year median of 3.11 and 401.4% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 1.82. Kasen International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Kasen International Holdings (FRA:K1Q), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.10 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 Kasen International Holdings (FRA:K1Q) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kasen International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.00 is trading 55% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.01.

Key valuation signals for FRA:K1Q:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.10 (193% above median its 10-year median of 3.11)
  • GF Value™: €0.01 vs. price of €0.00 (55% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 401.4% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#287 of 326)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:K1Q stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kasen International Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 00496:Hong Kong
Address 236 Haizhou Road West, Building 1, Zhejiang Province, Haining, CHN, 314400
Kasen International Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Manufacturing, Property development, Special Economic Zone, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of upholstered furniture. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Cambodia, and the rest from the United States, PRC, including Hong Kong, Europe, and other regions.
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