ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co (FRA:ZGC) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.60 (As of Mar. 2026) — 11% Below Median

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FRA:ZGC ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co Ltd FRA:ZGC
75 GF Score
Price €1.52
GF Value €1.66
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What is ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co FRA:ZGC -3.27% 75 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 1.79. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZGC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.66. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 174 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co ranks better than 56.32% on this metric.

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

ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €310 Mil. ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €610 Mil. ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €574 Mil. ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.60.

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 ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:ZGC' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1   Med: 1.79   Max: 2.64
Current: 1.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co was 2.64. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 1.79.

FRA:ZGC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
56.32% of 174 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.685 vs FRA:ZGC: 1.45

ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co  (FRA:ZGC) 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.


ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ZCZL Industrial Technology Group 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.

ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co 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 1.79 2.09 1.57 1.10 1.12

ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 1.22 1.00 1.25 2.31 1.60

FRA:ZGC vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, ZCZL Industrial Technology Group 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.


ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

ZCZL Industrial Technology Group 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
=(464.22 + 433.008) / 798.098
=1.12

ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co'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
=(310.338 + 609.549) / 574.388
=1.60

* 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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60 mean?
ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co (FRA:ZGC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60 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 ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co. This is 11% below median its historical median of 1.79. Over the past decade, ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.10 to 2.64. According to the industry distribution chart, ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co ranks #76 out of 174 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 2.64. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co's value of 1.60 is 5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co ranks #76 out of 174 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co ranks #76 out of 174 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co's value of 1.60 is 5% below this benchmark. Historically, ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.10 to 2.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.79 vs. the industry median of 1.69, ZCZL Industrial Technology Group 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.69, based on 174 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. ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60 is 5% 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 ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co stock overvalued right now?
ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co (FRA:ZGC) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.66, compared to a current price of €1.52 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.79 and 5% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.69. ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co (FRA:ZGC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 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 ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co (FRA:ZGC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.52 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.66.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ZGC:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.60 (11% below median its 10-year median of 1.79)
  • GF Value™: €1.66 vs. price of €1.52 (8.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 5% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#76 of 174)

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


ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 00564:Hong Kong601717:China
Address No. 167, 9th Street, Econ-Tech Development Zone, Henan Provincex, Pilot Free Trade Zone, Jingkai District, Zhengzhou, CHN, 450016
ZCZL Industrial Technology Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company. The Group is a supplier of coal mining comprehensive technology and equipment, and automotive parts manufacturing enterprise. The company's operating segment includes the manufacture of coal mining machinery, the manufacture of auto parts, and Industrial intelligence products. The main products are Intelligent working faces, Filling support, Caving support, Shield Support, Scraper Machine, and others. Geographically, the company operates in the PRC, Germany, and other countries.
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