Singapore Shipping (FRA:W1M) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.33 (As of Mar. 2026) — 39% Below Median

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FRA:W1M Singapore Shipping Corp Ltd FRA:W1M
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What is Singapore Shipping Debt-to-EBITDA?

Singapore Shipping FRA:W1M +3.91% 68 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 2.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:W1M with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.17. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 866 Transportation companies, Singapore Shipping ranks better than 81.29% on this metric.

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

Singapore Shipping's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.99 Mil. Singapore Shipping's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.52 Mil. Singapore Shipping's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.42 Mil. Singapore Shipping's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.33.

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

FRA:W1M' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76   Med: 2.19   Max: 4.18
Current: 0.9

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Singapore Shipping was 4.18. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 2.19.

FRA:W1M's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
81.29% of 866 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.575 vs FRA:W1M: 0.90

Singapore Shipping  (FRA:W1M) 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.


Singapore Shipping Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Singapore Shipping Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Singapore Shipping'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.

Singapore Shipping Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Singapore Shipping Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Singapore Shipping Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 2.83 1.12 2.99 0.79 1.33

Singapore Shipping Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Singapore Shipping'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.


Singapore Shipping Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Singapore Shipping Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Singapore Shipping's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(4.985 + 11.518) / 21.68
=0.76

Singapore Shipping's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(4.985 + 11.518) / 12.424
=1.33

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 mean?
Singapore Shipping (FRA:W1M) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Singapore Shipping. This is 39% below median its historical median of 2.19. Over the past decade, Singapore Shipping's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.76 to 4.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Singapore Shipping ranks #162 out of 866 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Singapore Shipping's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Singapore Shipping's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 4.18. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. Singapore Shipping's value of 1.33 is 48.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Singapore Shipping ranks #162 out of 866 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Singapore Shipping has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Singapore Shipping's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Singapore Shipping ranks #162 out of 866 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Singapore Shipping in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. Singapore Shipping's value of 1.33 is 48.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Singapore Shipping's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.76 to 4.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.19 vs. the industry median of 2.58, Singapore Shipping 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 2.58, based on 866 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. Singapore Shipping's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33 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 Singapore Shipping. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Singapore Shipping's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Singapore Shipping stock overvalued right now?
Singapore Shipping (FRA:W1M) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.33. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.17, compared to a current price of €0.19 — trading 9.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.19 and 48.3% below the Transportation industry median of 2.58. Singapore Shipping's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Singapore Shipping (FRA:W1M), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.33 as of Mar. 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 Singapore Shipping (FRA:W1M) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singapore Shipping stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.19 is trading 9.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.17.

Key valuation signals for FRA:W1M:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.33 (39% below median its 10-year median of 2.19)
  • GF Value™: €0.17 vs. price of €0.19 (9.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.3% below the Transportation median (#162 of 866)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:W1M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Singapore Shipping Business Description

Other Exchanges S19:Singapore
Address 200 Cantonment Road, No. 09-01 Southpoint, Singapore, SGP, 089763
Singapore Shipping Corp Ltd is a shipping company. It operates in two segments: Ship owning segment which includes ship owning and ship management, and Agency and logistics segment that includes shipping agency, terminal operations, warehousing, and logistics services. The company generates the majority of the revenue from the Ship owning segment. Further, it also operates in geographical segments like Japan, Singapore, and other countries. It generates the majority of its revenues from Japan.
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