SHALF (Shangri-La Asia) Debt-to-EBITDA : 12.66 (As of Dec. 2025) — 67% Above Median

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SHALF Shangri-La Asia Ltd SHALF
43 GF Score
Price $0.53
GF Value $0.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Shangri-La Asia Debt-to-EBITDA?

Shangri-La Asia SHALF 43 Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.66 as of Dec. 2025, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 7.59. GuruFocus rates SHALF with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 646 Travel & Leisure companies, Shangri-La Asia ranks worse than 93.03% on this metric.

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

Shangri-La Asia's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $729 Mil. Shangri-La Asia's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $6,919 Mil. Shangri-La Asia's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $604 Mil. Shangri-La Asia's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.66.

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 Shangri-La Asia's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SHALF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3463.24   Med: 7.59   Max: 37.45
Current: 13.7

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Shangri-La Asia was 37.45. The lowest was -3463.24. And the median was 7.59.

SHALF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
93.03% of 646 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.555 vs SHALF: 13.70

Shangri-La Asia  (OTCPK:SHALF) 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.


Shangri-La Asia Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Shangri-La Asia Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shangri-La Asia'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.

Shangri-La Asia Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Shangri-La Asia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Shangri-La Asia Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 10.49 11.76 11.17 15.37 12.66

SHALF vs MAR, HLT, H: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Shangri-La Asia'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.


Shangri-La Asia Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shangri-La Asia's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shangri-La Asia's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Shangri-La Asia Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Shangri-La Asia'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
=(728.889 + 6918.953) / 802.721
=9.53

Shangri-La Asia's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(728.889 + 6918.953) / 604.314
=12.66

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 12.66 mean?
Shangri-La Asia (SHALF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 12.66 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 Shangri-La Asia. This is 67% above median its historical median of 7.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Shangri-La Asia ranks #601 out of 646 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 93%.
Is Shangri-La Asia's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Shangri-La Asia's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 12.66 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 7.59. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.56. Shangri-La Asia's value of 12.66 is 395.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shangri-La Asia ranks #601 out of 646 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shangri-La Asia has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shangri-La Asia's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Shangri-La Asia ranks #601 out of 646 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Shangri-La Asia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.56. Shangri-La Asia's value of 12.66 is 395.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.59 vs. the industry median of 2.56, Shangri-La Asia 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.56, based on 646 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. Shangri-La Asia's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 12.66 is 395.5% 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 Shangri-La Asia. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shangri-La Asia's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.66, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 7.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shangri-La Asia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shangri-La Asia (SHALF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.69, compared to a current price of $0.53 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.66, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 7.59 and 395.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.56. Shangri-La Asia's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 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 Shangri-La Asia (SHALF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.66 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 Shangri-La Asia (SHALF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shangri-La Asia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.53 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.69. GuruFocus considers Shangri-La Asia to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHALF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 12.66 (67% above median its 10-year median of 7.59)
  • GF Value™: $0.69 vs. price of $0.53 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 395.5% above the Travel & Leisure median (#601 of 646)

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


Shangri-La Asia Business Description

Address 683 King\'s Road, 28th Floor Kerry Centre, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
Shangri-La Asia Ltd owns and manages hotels in the People's Republic of China under the brands Shangri-La Hotels, Shangri-La Resorts, Kerry Hotels, Hotel Jen, and Traders Hotels. Other countries in which the group has its presence include Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Australia, and a few Other Countries. Besides hotel operations, the group also engaged in golf course operations in Bali, Indonesia, and wine trading in Hong Kong. Its business is organized into Hotel Properties, Hotel management and Related services, Investment Properties, and Property Development for sales. Revenues are generated from room rental, food and beverage sales, hotel management, Rental revenue from investment properties, and sales of properties.
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