CEO Group JSC (HSTC:CEO) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.12 (As of Mar. 2026) — 47% Below Median

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HSTC:CEO CEO Group JSC HSTC:CEO
69 GF Score
Price ₫11,600.00
GF Value ₫14,869.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is CEO Group JSC Debt-to-EBITDA?

CEO Group JSC HSTC:CEO -2.52% 69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 2.12. GuruFocus rates HSTC:CEO with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫14,869.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,271 Real Estate companies, CEO Group JSC ranks better than 81.12% on this metric.

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

CEO Group JSC's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫290,924 Mil. CEO Group JSC's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫384,942 Mil. CEO Group JSC's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₫601,672 Mil. CEO Group JSC's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.12.

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 CEO Group JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

HSTC:CEO' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17   Med: 2.12   Max: 7.71
Current: 1.45

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of CEO Group JSC was 7.71. The lowest was 1.17. And the median was 2.12.

HSTC:CEO's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
81.12% of 1271 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.61 vs HSTC:CEO: 1.45

CEO Group JSC  (HSTC:CEO) 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.


CEO Group JSC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CEO Group JSC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CEO Group JSC'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.

CEO Group JSC Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

CEO Group JSC Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 4.42 1.67 2.40 1.40 1.17

CEO Group JSC 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 1.27 0.85 1.14 1.35 1.12

CEO Group JSC Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, CEO Group JSC'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.


CEO Group JSC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CEO Group JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CEO Group JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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CEO Group JSC Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

CEO Group JSC'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
=(92983.069 + 342857.352) / 371278.281
=1.17

CEO Group JSC'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
=(290923.965 + 384942.126) / 601672.356
=1.12

* 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 1.12 mean?
CEO Group JSC (HSTC:CEO) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.12 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 CEO Group JSC. This is 47% below median its historical median of 2.12. Over the past decade, CEO Group JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.17 to 7.71. According to the industry distribution chart, CEO Group JSC ranks #240 out of 1271 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is CEO Group JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
CEO Group JSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.12 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 2.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 7.71. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.61. CEO Group JSC's value of 1.12 is 80% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CEO Group JSC ranks #240 out of 1271 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CEO Group JSC has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEO Group JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, CEO Group JSC ranks #240 out of 1271 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places CEO Group JSC in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.61. CEO Group JSC's value of 1.12 is 80% below this benchmark. Historically, CEO Group JSC's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.17 to 7.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 5.61, CEO Group JSC 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.61, based on 1,271 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. CEO Group JSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.12 is 80% 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 CEO Group JSC. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CEO Group JSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.12, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEO Group JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEO Group JSC (HSTC:CEO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫14,869.17, compared to a current price of ₫11,600.00 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.12, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 80% below the Real Estate industry median of 5.61. CEO Group JSC's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 CEO Group JSC (HSTC:CEO), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.12 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 CEO Group JSC (HSTC:CEO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEO Group JSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₫11,600.00 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫14,869.17. GuruFocus considers CEO Group JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HSTC:CEO:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.12 (47% below median its 10-year median of 2.12)
  • GF Value™: ₫14,869.17 vs. price of ₫11,600.00 (22% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80% below the Real Estate median (#240 of 1271)

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


CEO Group JSC Business Description

Address Pham Hung Street, 5th Floor, CEO Tower, Nam Tu Liem district, HH2-1, Me Tri Ha new urban, Ha Noi, VNM
CEO Group JSC is a Vietnam based company. It is engaged in businesses such as trading, real estate business, houses for lease, resort and travel services, area management, education and training in association with labor export.
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