Qian Hu (SGX:BCV) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.04 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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SGX:BCV Qian Hu Corp Ltd SGX:BCV
29 GF Score
Price S$0.12
GF Value S$0.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Qian Hu Debt-to-EBITDA?

Qian Hu SGX:BCV 29 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.04 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 3.66. GuruFocus rates SGX:BCV with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 444 Conglomerates companies, Qian Hu ranks worse than 61.04% on this metric.

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

Qian Hu's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was S$9.18 Mil. Qian Hu's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was S$2.17 Mil. Qian Hu's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was S$3.74 Mil. Qian Hu's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.03.

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 Qian Hu's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SGX:BCV' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.45   Med: 3.66   Max: 7.79
Current: 3.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Qian Hu was 7.79. The lowest was -1.45. And the median was 3.66.

SGX:BCV's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
61.04% of 444 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.795 vs SGX:BCV: 3.74

Qian Hu  (SGX:BCV) 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.


Qian Hu Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Qian Hu Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qian Hu'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.

Qian Hu Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Qian Hu Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.18 1.99 -1.45 1.59 3.54

Qian Hu Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.77 1.64 2.52 4.63 3.04

SGX:BCV vs MMM, HON: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Qian Hu'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.


Qian Hu Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Qian Hu's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Qian Hu's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


SGX:BCV
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Qian Hu Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Qian Hu'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
=(9.284 + 1.495) / 3.043
=3.54

Qian Hu's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(9.177 + 2.166) / 3.738
=3.03

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.04 mean?
Qian Hu (SGX:BCV) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.04 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Qian Hu. This is 17% below median its historical median of 3.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Qian Hu ranks #271 out of 444 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 61%.
Is Qian Hu's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Qian Hu's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.04 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 3.66. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80. Qian Hu's value of 3.04 is 8.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qian Hu ranks #271 out of 444 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Qian Hu has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qian Hu's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Qian Hu ranks #271 out of 444 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Qian Hu in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80. Qian Hu's value of 3.04 is 8.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.66 vs. the industry median of 2.80, Qian Hu 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 2.80, based on 444 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. Qian Hu's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.04 is 8.8% 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 Qian Hu. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qian Hu's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.04, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 3.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qian Hu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qian Hu (SGX:BCV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.16, compared to a current price of S$0.12 — trading 26.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.04, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 3.66 and 8.8% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.80. Qian Hu's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Qian Hu (SGX:BCV), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.04 as of Jun. 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 Qian Hu (SGX:BCV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qian Hu stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of S$0.12 is trading 26.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.16. GuruFocus considers Qian Hu to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:BCV:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.04 (17% below median its 10-year median of 3.66)
  • GF Value™: S$0.16 vs. price of S$0.12 (26.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.8% above the Conglomerates median (#271 of 444)

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


Qian Hu Business Description

Address No. 71 Jalan Lekar, Sungei Tengah, Singapore, SGP, 698950
Qian Hu Corp Ltd is an integrated ornamental fish service provider in Singapore. Its principal activities are those relating to import, export, farming, breeding, and distribution of ornamental fishes and aquarium and pet accessories. Along with its subsidiaries, the company's reportable operating segments are Fish, Accessories, Plastics, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from the Accessories segment, which includes the manufacturing and distribution of aquarium and pet accessories. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Asian countries (excluding Singapore), followed by Singapore, Europe, and other regions.
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