Ka Shui International Holdings (FRA:MI8) Debt-to-EBITDA : 6.05 (As of Dec. 2025) — 295% Above Median

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FRA:MI8 Ka Shui International Holdings Ltd FRA:MI8
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What is Ka Shui International Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA?

Ka Shui International Holdings FRA:MI8 -3.13% 49 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.05 as of Dec. 2025, which is 295% above its 10-year median of 1.53. GuruFocus rates FRA:MI8 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.03. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,340 Industrial Products companies, Ka Shui International Holdings ranks worse than 42735% on this metric.

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

Ka Shui International Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €23.9 Mil. Ka Shui International Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €3.5 Mil. Ka Shui International Holdings's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €4.5 Mil. Ka Shui International Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.05.

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

FRA:MI8' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.07   Med: 1.53   Max: 3.32
Current: -22.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ka Shui International Holdings was 3.32. The lowest was -22.07. And the median was 1.53.

FRA:MI8's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 2340 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.665 vs FRA:MI8: -22.07

Ka Shui International Holdings  (FRA:MI8) 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.


Ka Shui International Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ka Shui International Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ka Shui 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.

Ka Shui International Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Ka Shui International Holdings 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 0.64 0.51 1.58 3.32 2.74

Ka Shui 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 -10.75 -2.70 25.04 -4.25 6.05

FRA:MI8 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Ka Shui 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.


Ka Shui International Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ka Shui International Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ka Shui International Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Ka Shui 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
=(23.906 + 3.518) / 10.004
=2.74

Ka Shui 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
=(23.906 + 3.518) / 4.536
=6.05

* 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 6.05 mean?
Ka Shui International Holdings (FRA:MI8) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.05 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 Ka Shui International Holdings. This is 295% above median its historical median of 1.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Ka Shui International Holdings ranks #999999 out of 2340 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Ka Shui International Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ka Shui International Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.05 is 295% above median its 10-year median of 1.53. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. Ka Shui International Holdings' value of 6.05 is 263.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ka Shui International Holdings ranks #999999 out of 2340 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ka Shui International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ka Shui International Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ka Shui International Holdings ranks #999999 out of 2340 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Ka Shui International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. Ka Shui International Holdings' value of 6.05 is 263.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.53 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Ka Shui 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.67, based on 2,340 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. Ka Shui International Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.05 is 263.4% 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 Ka Shui International Holdings. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ka Shui International Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.05, which is 295% above median its own 10-year median of 1.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ka Shui International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Ka Shui International Holdings (FRA:MI8) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.05. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.03, compared to a current price of €0.03 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.05, which is 295% above median its 10-year median of 1.53 and 263.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.67. Ka Shui International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Ka Shui International Holdings (FRA:MI8), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.05 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 Ka Shui International Holdings (FRA:MI8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ka Shui International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.03 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.03.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MI8:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.05 (295% above median its 10-year median of 1.53)
  • GF Value™: €0.03 vs. price of €0.03 (3.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 263.4% above the Industrial Products median (#999999 of 2340)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MI8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ka Shui International Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 00822:Hong Kong
Address 1 Wang Kwong Road, Room A, 29th Floor, Tower B, Billion Centre, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Ka Shui International Holdings Ltd is involved in the die casting of alloy and plastic injection businesses. The company operates through nine operating divisions: zinc, magnesium, aluminum alloy, plastic products and components, trading of lighting products, provision of motor vehicle repairing services, sales of special purpose vehicles, provision of new energy vehicles power systems and production of other products. It generates maximum revenue from the Plastic segment. Geographically, it derives majority of its revenue from the PRC and has a presence in Hong Kong; the USA, and other countries.
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