COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co (FRA:VZS) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.36 (As of Jun. 2026) — 69% Below Median

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FRA:VZS COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co Ltd FRA:VZS
43 GF Score
Price €0.07
GF Value €0.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co FRA:VZS +1.49% 43 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.36 as of Jun. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 4.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:VZS with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Transportation companies, COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co ranks better than 59.05% on this metric.

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

COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €10.1 Mil. COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €52.4 Mil. COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €45.9 Mil. COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.36.

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 COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:VZS' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.72   Med: 4.32   Max: 61.54
Current: 2.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co was 61.54. The lowest was -10.72. And the median was 4.32.

FRA:VZS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
59.05% of 867 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.63 vs FRA:VZS: 2.07

COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co  (FRA:VZS) 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.


COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co'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.

COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:VZS vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co'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.


COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co'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
=(9.042 + 52.878) / 40.55
=1.53

COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co'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
=(10.145 + 52.36) / 45.852
=1.36

* 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 1.36 mean?
COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co (FRA:VZS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.36 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 COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co. This is 69% below median its historical median of 4.32. According to the industry distribution chart, COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co ranks #355 out of 867 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.36 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 4.32. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.63. COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co's value of 1.36 is 48.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co ranks #355 out of 867 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co ranks #355 out of 867 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.63. COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co's value of 1.36 is 48.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.32 vs. the industry median of 2.63, COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co has consistently been below 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 2.63, based on 867 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. COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.36 is 48.3% below 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 COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.36, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 4.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co (FRA:VZS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.05, compared to a current price of €0.07 — trading 36% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.36, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 4.32 and 48.3% below the Transportation industry median of 2.63. COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 7 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 COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co (FRA:VZS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.36 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 COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co (FRA:VZS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.07 is trading 36% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.05. GuruFocus considers COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VZS:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.36 (69% below median its 10-year median of 4.32)
  • GF Value™: €0.05 vs. price of €0.07 (36% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.3% below the Transportation median (#355 of 867)

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


COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CSCMY:USAF83:Singapore
Address 30 Cecil Street, No. 26-01 Prudential Tower, Singapore, SGP, 049712
COSCO Shipping International (Singapore) Co Ltd is an investment holding company that operates and engages in ship repair and marine engineering activities, including annual inspection, ship store supply, fabrication work services, and production of outfitting components. It operates in the following segments: Shipping, Ship repair and marine engineering activities, Logistics management, Property management, and others. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Logistics segment. It operates in two geographic areas. Singapore operations in this area are principally in ship repair and marine engineering-related activities, logistics, and property management; and in Malaysia, the operations in this area are principally in logistics activities.
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