China Biotech Services Holdings (HKSE:08037) Debt-to-EBITDA : -5.25 (As of Dec. 2025)

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HKSE:08037 China Biotech Services Holdings Ltd HKSE:08037
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Price HK$0.61
GF Value HK$0.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is China Biotech Services Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA?

China Biotech Services Holdings HKSE:08037 27 Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.25 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08037 with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, China Biotech Services Holdings ranks worse than 862068.1% on this metric.

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

China Biotech Services Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$247.16 Mil. China Biotech Services Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$147.74 Mil. China Biotech Services Holdings's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-75.20 Mil. China Biotech Services Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -5.25.

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 China Biotech Services Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:08037' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.63   Med: -0.37   Max: 0.43
Current: -6.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of China Biotech Services Holdings was 0.43. The lowest was -8.63. And the median was -0.37.

HKSE:08037's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 116 companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 2.475 vs HKSE:08037: -6.35

China Biotech Services Holdings  (HKSE:08037) 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.


China Biotech Services Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


China Biotech Services Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Biotech Services 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.

China Biotech Services Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

China Biotech Services Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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China Biotech Services Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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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 -0.85 -0.69 -0.82 -4.33 -5.25

HKSE:08037 vs TMO, DHR, NTRA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, China Biotech Services 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.


China Biotech Services Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry

For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, China Biotech Services Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Biotech Services Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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China Biotech Services Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

China Biotech Services 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
=(247.157 + 147.743) / -45.784
=-8.63

China Biotech Services 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
=(247.157 + 147.743) / -75.202
=-5.25

* 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 -5.25 mean?
China Biotech Services Holdings (HKSE:08037) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -5.25 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 China Biotech Services Holdings. According to the industry distribution chart, China Biotech Services Holdings ranks #999999 out of 116 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry.
Is China Biotech Services Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
China Biotech Services Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.25. Based on the distribution chart, China Biotech Services Holdings ranks #999999 out of 116 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Biotech Services Holdings has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Biotech Services Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, China Biotech Services Holdings ranks #999999 out of 116 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places China Biotech Services Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48. 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 2.48, based on 116 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. 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 China Biotech Services Holdings. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Biotech Services Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Biotech Services Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Biotech Services Holdings (HKSE:08037) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.26, compared to a current price of HK$0.61 — trading 134.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.25. China Biotech Services Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 6 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 China Biotech Services Holdings (HKSE:08037), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.25 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 China Biotech Services Holdings (HKSE:08037) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Biotech Services Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.61 is trading 134.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.26. GuruFocus considers China Biotech Services Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08037:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -5.25
  • GF Value™: HK$0.26 vs. price of HK$0.61 (134.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08037 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Biotech Services Holdings Business Description

Address 255-257 Gloucester Road, Suites 1904-05A, 19th Floor, Sino Plaza, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
China Biotech Services Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. It operates through five segments: Pharmaceutical Products, Medical and Health-Related Services, Immunotherapy, Insurance brokerage, BNCT, and Others. It derives prime revenue from the Medical & health-related services segment, which involves the provision of medical laboratory testing & health check services. The group has a business presence in Hong Kong & the PRC, of which key revenue is generated from Hong Kong. Immunotherapy-provision of tumor immune cell therapy & health management services. Pharmaceutical products-sale & distribution of health-related & pharmaceutical products. Insurance brokerage services. BNCT-provision of boron neutron capture therapy treatment services, & Others-provision of logistic services.
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