SDIC Power Holdings Co (LSE:SDIC) Debt-to-EBITDA : 7.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Above Median

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LSE:SDIC SDIC Power Holdings Co Ltd LSE:SDIC
68 GF Score
Price $19.40
GF Value $18.34
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What is SDIC Power Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

SDIC Power Holdings Co LSE:SDIC 68 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 5.78. GuruFocus rates LSE:SDIC with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.34. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, SDIC Power Holdings Co ranks worse than 69.54% on this metric.

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

SDIC Power Holdings Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,549 Mil. SDIC Power Holdings Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $18,468 Mil. SDIC Power Holdings Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,170 Mil. SDIC Power Holdings Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.26.

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 SDIC Power Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:SDIC' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.13   Med: 5.78   Max: 7.8
Current: 7.8

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of SDIC Power Holdings Co was 7.80. The lowest was 5.13. And the median was 5.78.

LSE:SDIC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
69.54% of 348 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 4.85 vs LSE:SDIC: 7.80

SDIC Power Holdings Co  (LSE:SDIC) 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.


SDIC Power Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


SDIC Power Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SDIC Power Holdings Co'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.

SDIC Power Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

SDIC Power Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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SDIC Power Holdings Co Quarterly Data
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SDIC Power Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, SDIC Power Holdings Co'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.


SDIC Power Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, SDIC Power Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SDIC Power Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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SDIC Power Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

SDIC Power Holdings Co'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
=(5052.021 + 17645.858) / 4389.925
=5.17

SDIC Power Holdings Co'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
=(4549.17 + 18467.742) / 3170.364
=7.26

* 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 7.26 mean?
SDIC Power Holdings Co (LSE:SDIC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.26 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 SDIC Power Holdings Co. This is 26% above median its historical median of 5.78. Over the past decade, SDIC Power Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.13 to 7.80. According to the industry distribution chart, SDIC Power Holdings Co ranks #242 out of 348 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is SDIC Power Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
SDIC Power Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.26 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 5.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.13 to a high of 7.80. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.85. SDIC Power Holdings Co's value of 7.26 is 49.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SDIC Power Holdings Co ranks #242 out of 348 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SDIC Power Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SDIC Power Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, SDIC Power Holdings Co ranks #242 out of 348 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places SDIC Power Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.85. SDIC Power Holdings Co's value of 7.26 is 49.7% above this benchmark. Historically, SDIC Power Holdings Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.13 to 7.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.78 vs. the industry median of 4.85, SDIC Power Holdings Co 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 4.85, based on 348 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. SDIC Power Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.26 is 49.7% 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 SDIC Power Holdings Co. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SDIC Power Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.26, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 5.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SDIC Power Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
SDIC Power Holdings Co (LSE:SDIC) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.26. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.34, compared to a current price of $19.40 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.26, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 5.78 and 49.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.85. SDIC Power Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 SDIC Power Holdings Co (LSE:SDIC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.26 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 SDIC Power Holdings Co (LSE:SDIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SDIC Power Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.40 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.34.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SDIC:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.26 (26% above median its 10-year median of 5.78)
  • GF Value™: $18.34 vs. price of $19.40 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#242 of 348)

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


SDIC Power Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 600886:China
Address Xizhimen South Street, Room 1108, 11th Floor, Building 147, Xicheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100034
SDIC Power Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in investment and construction, management of energy projects based on electric power generation, development and operation of renewable energy projects, high technology and eco-friendly industries, development and operation of the products associated with electric power, as well as consultancy. The company mainly operates its businesses in the domestic and overseas markets.
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