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Petrovietnam ConstructionHSTC:PVX +6.67%52 Debt-to-EBITDA is 22.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2840% above its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates HSTC:PVX with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫3,417.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,411 Construction companies, Petrovietnam Construction ranks worse than 92.42% 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 Petrovietnam Construction's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HSTC:PVX'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.11 Med: 0.77 Max: 13.04
Current: 13.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Petrovietnam Construction was 13.04. The lowest was -18.11. And the median was 0.77.
HSTC:PVX's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 92.42% of 1411
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.12
vs HSTC:PVX: 13.04
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.
Petrovietnam Construction Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Petrovietnam Construction Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
HSTC:PVX vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Petrovietnam Construction'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.
Petrovietnam Construction Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Petrovietnam Construction's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petrovietnam Construction'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.
Petrovietnam Construction (HSTC:PVX) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 22.64 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 Petrovietnam Construction. This is 2840% above median its historical median of 0.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Petrovietnam Construction ranks #1304 out of 1411 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 92.4%.
Is Petrovietnam Construction's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Petrovietnam Construction's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 22.64 is 2840% above median its 10-year median of 0.77. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Petrovietnam Construction's value of 22.64 is 967.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petrovietnam Construction ranks #1304 out of 1411 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Petrovietnam Construction has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petrovietnam Construction's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Petrovietnam Construction ranks #1304 out of 1411 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Petrovietnam Construction in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Petrovietnam Construction's value of 22.64 is 967.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Petrovietnam Construction has consistently been above 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.12, based on 1,411 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. Petrovietnam Construction's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 22.64 is 967.9% above 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 Petrovietnam Construction. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petrovietnam Construction's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 22.64, which is 2840% above median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petrovietnam Construction stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrovietnam Construction (HSTC:PVX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫3,417.27, compared to a current price of ₫1,600.00 — trading 53.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 22.64, which is 2840% above median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 967.9% above the Construction industry median of 2.12. Petrovietnam Construction's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Petrovietnam Construction (HSTC:PVX), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 22.64 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 Petrovietnam Construction (HSTC:PVX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrovietnam Construction stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫1,600.00 is trading 53.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫3,417.27.
GuruFocus considers Petrovietnam Construction to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HSTC:PVX:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 22.64 (2840% above median its 10-year median of 0.77)
GF Value™: ₫3,417.27 vs. price of ₫1,600.00 (53.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 967.9% above the Construction median (#1304 of 1411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSTC:PVX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petrovietnam Construction Corp is a Vietnam based construction company. It is engaged in the construction of power plants, refineries, transport and storage facilities, civil projects such as plazas, business centers, and hotels. The company's business lines include Petroleum-specialized construction and installation, Industrial Construction, Civil Construction, and Industrial production.
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