Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) Debt-to-EBITDA : 10.53 (As of Mar. 2026) — 97% Above Median

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SHSE:600098 Guangzhou Development Group Inc SHSE:600098
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Price ¥6.20
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What is Guangzhou Development Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

Guangzhou Development Group SHSE:600098 -0.32% 79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.53 as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% above its 10-year median of 5.35. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600098 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥7.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 93 Other Energy Sources companies, Guangzhou Development Group ranks worse than 91.4% on this metric.

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

Guangzhou Development Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥11,063 Mil. Guangzhou Development Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥27,252 Mil. Guangzhou Development Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥3,640 Mil. Guangzhou Development Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.53.

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 Guangzhou Development Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600098' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.73   Med: 5.35   Max: 11.44
Current: 9.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Guangzhou Development Group was 11.44. The lowest was 3.73. And the median was 5.35.

SHSE:600098's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
91.4% of 93 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 2.2 vs SHSE:600098: 9.49

Guangzhou Development Group  (SHSE:600098) 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.


Guangzhou Development Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Guangzhou Development Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guangzhou Development Group'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.

Guangzhou Development Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Guangzhou Development Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Guangzhou Development Group Quarterly Data
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Guangzhou Development Group Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Guangzhou Development Group'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.


Guangzhou Development Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Guangzhou Development Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Guangzhou Development Group's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Guangzhou Development Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Guangzhou Development Group'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
=(12030.401 + 26172.085) / 6629.447
=5.76

Guangzhou Development Group'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
=(11062.935 + 27252.067) / 3640.256
=10.53

* 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 10.53 mean?
Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.53 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 Guangzhou Development Group. This is 97% above median its historical median of 5.35. Over the past decade, Guangzhou Development Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.73 to 11.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Development Group ranks #85 out of 93 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 91.4%.
Is Guangzhou Development Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Guangzhou Development Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.53 is 97% above median its 10-year median of 5.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.73 to a high of 11.44. The Other Energy Sources industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.20. Guangzhou Development Group's value of 10.53 is 378.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangzhou Development Group ranks #85 out of 93 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Guangzhou Development Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangzhou Development Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Guangzhou Development Group ranks #85 out of 93 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Guangzhou Development Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.20. Guangzhou Development Group's value of 10.53 is 378.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Guangzhou Development Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.73 to 11.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.35 vs. the industry median of 2.20, Guangzhou Development Group 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Other Energy Sources companies is 2.20, based on 93 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. Guangzhou Development Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.53 is 378.6% 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 Guangzhou Development Group. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guangzhou Development Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.53, which is 97% above median its own 10-year median of 5.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangzhou Development Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.16, compared to a current price of ¥6.20 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.53, which is 97% above median its 10-year median of 5.35 and 378.6% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 2.20. Guangzhou Development Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.53 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 Guangzhou Development Group (SHSE:600098) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangzhou Development Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥6.20 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.16. GuruFocus considers Guangzhou Development Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600098:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 10.53 (97% above median its 10-year median of 5.35)
  • GF Value™: ¥7.16 vs. price of ¥6.20 (13.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 378.6% above the Other Energy Sources median (#85 of 93)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Guangzhou Development Group Business Description

Address 28/F, Development Center, No. 3 Linjiang Avenue, Zhujiang Xincheng, Guangzhou, CHN
Guangzhou Development Group Incorporated is a China-based company operating in the integrated energy business. It is engaged in the investment, construction, development, and operation of electric power, coal, oil products, natural gas and new energy. The company is also involved in the energy logistics business.
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