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Huaneng Power InternationalHUNGF -0.24%44 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 6.34. GuruFocus rates HUNGF with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Huaneng Power International ranks worse than 81.47% 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 Huaneng Power International's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HUNGF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.57 Med: 6.34 Max: 17.59
Current: 10.68
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Huaneng Power International was 17.59. The lowest was 4.57. And the median was 6.34.
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.
Huaneng Power International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Huaneng Power International 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.
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Huaneng Power International'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.
Huaneng Power International Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Huaneng Power International's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Huaneng Power International'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.
Huaneng Power International (HUNGF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.52 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 Huaneng Power International. This is 34% above median its historical median of 6.34. Over the past decade, Huaneng Power International's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.57 to 17.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Huaneng Power International ranks #277 out of 340 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Huaneng Power International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Huaneng Power International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.52 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 6.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.57 to a high of 17.59. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.63. Huaneng Power International's value of 8.52 is 84.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huaneng Power International ranks #277 out of 340 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Huaneng Power International has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huaneng Power International's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Huaneng Power International ranks #277 out of 340 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Huaneng Power International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.63. Huaneng Power International's value of 8.52 is 84.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Huaneng Power International's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.57 to 17.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.34 vs. the industry median of 4.63, Huaneng Power International 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 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. Huaneng Power International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.52 is 84.2% 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 Huaneng Power International. 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. Huaneng Power International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.52, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 6.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huaneng Power International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huaneng Power International (HUNGF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.78, compared to a current price of $0.77 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.52, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 6.34 and 84.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.63. Huaneng Power International's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Huaneng Power International (HUNGF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.52 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 Huaneng Power International (HUNGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huaneng Power International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.77 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.78.
GuruFocus considers Huaneng Power International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HUNGF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 8.52 (34% above median its 10-year median of 6.34)
GF Value™: $0.78 vs. price of $0.77 (1.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#277 of 340)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HUNGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Huaneng Power International Inc and its subsidiaries are mainly engaged in developing, constructing, operating, and managing power plants throughout China. It has a substantial controlled power generation capacity across China, with a meaningful portion of its portfolio comprising low-carbon and clean energy sources. Additionally, the Group owns a power company in Singapore and invests in a power company in Pakistan. The majority of its revenue is generated from the sale of power and heat. Huaneng Power's reportable segments are: PRC power segment, which generates maximum revenue, Overseas power segment, and All other segments (including port and transportation operations). Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC), followed by overseas markets.
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