Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Helio Energy JSCHSTC:HIO -1.41%63 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 2.86. GuruFocus rates HSTC:HIO with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫9,408.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Helio Energy JSC ranks better than 61.47% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Helio Energy JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HSTC:HIO'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.32 Med: 2.86 Max: 4.46
Current: 3.52
During the past 4 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Helio Energy JSC was 4.46. The lowest was 2.32. And the median was 2.86.
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.
Helio Energy JSC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Helio Energy JSC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Helio Energy 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.
Helio Energy JSC Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Helio Energy 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.
Helio Energy JSC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Helio Energy JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helio Energy JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
Helio Energy JSC (HSTC:HIO) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.44 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 Helio Energy JSC. This is 50% below median its historical median of 2.86. Over the past decade, Helio Energy JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.32 to 4.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Helio Energy JSC ranks #131 out of 340 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Helio Energy JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Helio Energy JSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.44 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.32 to a high of 4.46. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.63. Helio Energy JSC's value of 1.44 is 68.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helio Energy JSC ranks #131 out of 340 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Helio Energy JSC has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helio Energy JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Helio Energy JSC ranks #131 out of 340 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Helio Energy JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.63. Helio Energy JSC's value of 1.44 is 68.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Helio Energy JSC's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.32 to 4.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.86 vs. the industry median of 4.63, Helio Energy 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.63, based on 340 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. Helio Energy JSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.44 is 68.9% 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 Helio Energy JSC. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helio Energy JSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 2.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helio Energy JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helio Energy JSC (HSTC:HIO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫9,408.14, compared to a current price of ₫7,000.00 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.86 and 68.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.63. Helio Energy JSC's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Helio Energy JSC (HSTC:HIO), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44 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 Helio Energy JSC (HSTC:HIO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helio Energy JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫7,000.00 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫9,408.14.
GuruFocus considers Helio Energy JSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:HIO:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.44 (50% below median its 10-year median of 2.86)
GF Value™: ₫9,408.14 vs. price of ₫7,000.00 (25.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#131 of 340)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:HIO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helio Energy JSC is a company whose main business is renewable energy. It is involved in many projects, such as Rooftop solar power projects in Binh Thuan province, Rooftop solar power projects in Dong Nai province, and Rooftop solar power projects in Dong Nai province.
63GF Score
Get the complete analysis for HSTC:HIO
Debt-to-EBITDA is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
HSTC:HIO has been successfully added to your 
