Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower (SHSE:600025) Debt-to-EBITDA : 10.96 (As of Mar. 2026) — 85% Above Median

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SHSE:600025 Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower Inc SHSE:600025
77 GF Score
Price ¥9.62
GF Value ¥9.79
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower Debt-to-EBITDA?

Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower SHSE:600025 -1.43% 77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 5.91. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600025 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower ranks worse than 73.49% on this metric.

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

Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥23,849 Mil. Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥92,549 Mil. Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥10,625 Mil. Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.95.

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 Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600025' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.01   Med: 5.91   Max: 10.38
Current: 8.61

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower was 10.38. The lowest was 5.01. And the median was 5.91.

SHSE:600025's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
73.49% of 347 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 4.83 vs SHSE:600025: 8.61

Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower  (SHSE:600025) 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.


Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower'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.

Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 11.83 6.76 6.89 14.32 10.96

Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower'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.


Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower'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
=(24774.834 + 93797.098) / 20733.304
=5.72

Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower'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
=(23848.774 + 92549.064) / 10625.268
=10.95

* 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 10.96 mean?
Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower (SHSE:600025) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.96 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 Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower. This is 85% above median its historical median of 5.91. Over the past decade, Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.01 to 10.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower ranks #255 out of 347 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.96 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 5.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.01 to a high of 10.38. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.83. Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower's value of 10.96 is 126.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower ranks #255 out of 347 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower ranks #255 out of 347 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.83. Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower's value of 10.96 is 126.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.01 to 10.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.91 vs. the industry median of 4.83, Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower 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 4.83, based on 347 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. Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.96 is 126.9% 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 Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.96, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 5.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower (SHSE:600025) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.79, compared to a current price of ¥9.62 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.96, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 5.91 and 126.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.83. Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower (SHSE:600025), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.96 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 Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower (SHSE:600025) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥9.62 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.79. GuruFocus considers Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600025:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 10.96 (85% above median its 10-year median of 5.91)
  • GF Value™: ¥9.79 vs. price of ¥9.62 (1.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 126.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#255 of 347)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600025 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower Business Description

Address No. 1 Century City Middle Road, Guandu District, Kunming, CHN, 650214
Huaneng Lancang River Hydropower Inc is engaged in the development and operation of the Lancang River and the surrounding areas of hydropower resources. The company is also engaged in the exploration of solar photovoltaic, wind power, shale gas, and other new energy construction.
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