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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 Kuaishou Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KSHTY'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.39 Med: -0.05 Max: 1.49
Current: 1.49
During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kuaishou Technology was 1.49. The lowest was -2.39. And the median was -0.05.
KSHTY's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 65.03% of 306
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.67
vs KSHTY: 1.49
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.
Kuaishou Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Kuaishou Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuaishou Technology'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.
KSHTY vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Kuaishou Technology'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.
Kuaishou Technology Debt-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Kuaishou Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuaishou Technology'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.
Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.46 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 Kuaishou Technology. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #199 out of 306 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Kuaishou Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kuaishou Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.46. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.67. Kuaishou Technology's value of 3.46 is 416.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #199 out of 306 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuaishou Technology has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuaishou Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Kuaishou Technology ranks #199 out of 306 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kuaishou Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.67. Kuaishou Technology's value of 3.46 is 416.4% above this benchmark. 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Interactive Media companies is 0.67, based on 306 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. Kuaishou Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.46 is 416.4% 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 Kuaishou Technology. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuaishou Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuaishou Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.92, compared to a current price of $1.14 — trading 40.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.46 and 416.4% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.67. Kuaishou Technology's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.46 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 Kuaishou Technology (KSHTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuaishou Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.14 is trading 40.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.92.
GuruFocus considers Kuaishou Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KSHTY:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.46
GF Value™: $1.92 vs. price of $1.14 (40.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 416.4% above the Interactive Media median (#199 of 306)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KSHTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuaishou Technology is a social media platform where users create, watch, and share short-form videos. Approximately half of the company's revenue comes from advertising. Additionally, Kuaishou generates revenue through livestreaming, where fans purchase virtual gifts to tip hosts. The platform also features livestreaming e-commerce, enabling users to buy products showcased in videos, with Kuaishou earning a commission on each transaction. Kuaishou's primary competitors are ByteDance's Douyin and Tencent Video. Notably, Tencent owns a 16% stake in Kuaishou.
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