Seacon Shipping Group Holdings (FRA:K2N) Debt-to-EBITDA : 7.81 (As of Dec. 2025) — 96% Above Median

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FRA:K2N Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Ltd FRA:K2N
84 GF Score
Price €0.38
GF Value €0.42
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What is Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA?

Seacon Shipping Group Holdings FRA:K2N +2.17% 84 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.81 as of Dec. 2025, which is 96% above its 10-year median of 3.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:K2N with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.42. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 865 Transportation companies, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings ranks worse than 88.32% on this metric.

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

Seacon Shipping Group Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €95.9 Mil. Seacon Shipping Group Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €378.1 Mil. Seacon Shipping Group Holdings's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €60.7 Mil. Seacon Shipping Group Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.80.

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 Seacon Shipping Group Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:K2N' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.48   Med: 3.98   Max: 8.28
Current: 8.28

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Seacon Shipping Group Holdings was 8.28. The lowest was 1.48. And the median was 3.98.

FRA:K2N's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
88.32% of 865 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.62 vs FRA:K2N: 8.28

Seacon Shipping Group Holdings  (FRA:K2N) 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.


Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seacon Shipping Group 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.

Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.90 1.48 4.73 2.53 5.49

Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Dec20 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 8.96 3.86 2.88 7.14 7.81

Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Seacon Shipping Group 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.


Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Seacon Shipping Group Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Seacon Shipping Group 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
=(95.86 + 378.083) / 86.383
=5.49

Seacon Shipping Group 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
=(95.86 + 378.083) / 60.726
=7.80

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.81 mean?
Seacon Shipping Group Holdings (FRA:K2N) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.81 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 Seacon Shipping Group Holdings. This is 96% above median its historical median of 3.98. Over the past decade, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.48 to 8.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings ranks #764 out of 865 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 88.3%.
Is Seacon Shipping Group Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Seacon Shipping Group Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.81 is 96% above median its 10-year median of 3.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.48 to a high of 8.28. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62. Seacon Shipping Group Holdings' value of 7.81 is 198.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings ranks #764 out of 865 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seacon Shipping Group Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings ranks #764 out of 865 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Seacon Shipping Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62. Seacon Shipping Group Holdings' value of 7.81 is 198.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.48 to 8.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.98 vs. the industry median of 2.62, Seacon Shipping Group 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.62, based on 865 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. Seacon Shipping Group Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.81 is 198.1% 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 Seacon Shipping Group Holdings. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seacon Shipping Group Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.81, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 3.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seacon Shipping Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Seacon Shipping Group Holdings (FRA:K2N) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.81. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.42, compared to a current price of €0.38 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.81, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 3.98 and 198.1% above the Transportation industry median of 2.62. Seacon Shipping Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 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 Seacon Shipping Group Holdings (FRA:K2N), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.81 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 Seacon Shipping Group Holdings (FRA:K2N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seacon Shipping Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.38 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.42.

Key valuation signals for FRA:K2N:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.81 (96% above median its 10-year median of 3.98)
  • GF Value™: €0.42 vs. price of €0.38 (10.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 198.1% above the Transportation median (#764 of 865)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:K2N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 02409:Hong Kong
Address No. 20 Zhuzhou Road, 23rd Floor, Block B, Building 3, Hisense Innovation Valley, Laoshan District, Shandong Province, Qingdao, CHN
Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Ltd is an integrated shipping services provider. Its comprehensive services provided include shipping services and ship management services, covering key processes along the value chain of the maritime shipping industry. In terms of shipping services, the company, leveraging a diversified fleet comprising controlled vessels and chartered-in vessels, provides various shipping services for dry bulk cargoes as well as oil/chemical products to commodity producers, traders, and shipping enterprises. In ship management services, it offers comprehensive services covering the entire lifecycle of vessels to shipowners, financial leasing companies and shipyards. It derives the majority of the revenue from the Shipping segment.
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