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Shengfeng DevelopmentSFWL +6.62%74 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.27 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 2.88. GuruFocus rates SFWL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.29 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 873 Transportation companies, Shengfeng Development ranks worse than 61.28% 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 Shengfeng Development's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SFWL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.06 Med: 2.88 Max: 3.41
Current: 3.41
During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Shengfeng Development was 3.41. The lowest was 2.06. And the median was 2.88.
SFWL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 61.28% of 873
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.62
vs SFWL: 3.41
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.
Shengfeng Development Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Shengfeng Development Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shengfeng Development'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.
SFWL vs CRGO, JANL, NCEW: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Shengfeng Development'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.
Shengfeng Development Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Shengfeng Development's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shengfeng Development'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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Shengfeng Development (SFWL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.27 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Shengfeng Development. This is 14% above median its historical median of 2.88. Over the past decade, Shengfeng Development's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.06 to 3.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Shengfeng Development ranks #535 out of 873 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is Shengfeng Development's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Shengfeng Development's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.27 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.06 to a high of 3.41. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62. Shengfeng Development's value of 3.27 is 24.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shengfeng Development ranks #535 out of 873 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shengfeng Development has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shengfeng Development's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRGO and JANL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shengfeng Development ranks #535 out of 873 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Shengfeng Development in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62. Shengfeng Development's value of 3.27 is 24.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Shengfeng Development's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.06 to 3.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.88 vs. the industry median of 2.62, Shengfeng Development 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.62, based on 873 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. Shengfeng Development's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.27 is 24.8% 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 Shengfeng Development. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shengfeng Development's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.27, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 2.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shengfeng Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shengfeng Development (SFWL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.29, compared to a current price of $14.25 — trading 49.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.27, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.88 and 24.8% above the Transportation industry median of 2.62. Shengfeng Development's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Shengfeng Development (SFWL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.27 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Shengfeng Development (SFWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shengfeng Development stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.25 is trading 49.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.29.
GuruFocus considers Shengfeng Development to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SFWL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.27 (14% above median its 10-year median of 2.88)
GF Value™: $28.29 vs. price of $14.25 (49.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.8% above the Transportation median (#535 of 873)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shengfeng Development Ltd is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it offers contract logistics services in China. The contract logistics services offered by the company include planning and designing supply chains, designing facilities, processing orders, collecting payments, managing inventories, and providing client services. The company's operations are based in the PRC. Its integrated logistics solutions are comprised of three business streams: B2B freight transportation services; cloud storage services; and value-added services. The company derives maximum revenue from Transportation, followed by Warehouse storage management services. The solutions provides by the company are : Internet TV; Electronic communication; Textiles and Apparel; Automotive parts; and e-commerce.
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