Cofco Sugar Holding Co (SHSE:600737) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.55 (As of Jun. 2026) — 41% Below Median

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SHSE:600737 Cofco Sugar Holding Co Ltd SHSE:600737
69 GF Score
Price ¥16.12
GF Value ¥8.82
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cofco Sugar Holding Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Cofco Sugar Holding Co SHSE:600737 -9.54% 69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.55 as of Jun. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 2.63. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600737 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,570 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cofco Sugar Holding Co ranks worse than 50.13% on this metric.

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

Cofco Sugar Holding Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥3,028 Mil. Cofco Sugar Holding Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥43 Mil. Cofco Sugar Holding Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥1,981 Mil. Cofco Sugar Holding Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.55.

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 Cofco Sugar Holding Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600737' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22   Med: 2.63   Max: 6.47
Current: 2.12

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Cofco Sugar Holding Co was 6.47. The lowest was 1.22. And the median was 2.63.

SHSE:600737's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
50.13% of 1570 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.11 vs SHSE:600737: 2.12

Cofco Sugar Holding Co  (SHSE:600737) 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.


Cofco Sugar Holding Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Cofco Sugar Holding Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cofco Sugar Holding Co'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.

Cofco Sugar Holding Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Cofco Sugar Holding Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Cofco Sugar Holding Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 2.87 1.70 5.81 4.99 1.55

SHSE:600737 vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Cofco Sugar Holding Co'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.


Cofco Sugar Holding Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cofco Sugar Holding Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cofco Sugar Holding Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Cofco Sugar Holding Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Cofco Sugar Holding Co'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
=(4593.594 + 43.139) / 1742.439
=2.66

Cofco Sugar Holding Co'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
=(3027.586 + 43.412) / 1981.02
=1.55

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.55 mean?
Cofco Sugar Holding Co (SHSE:600737) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.55 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 Cofco Sugar Holding Co. This is 41% below median its historical median of 2.63. Over the past decade, Cofco Sugar Holding Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.22 to 6.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Cofco Sugar Holding Co ranks #787 out of 1570 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Cofco Sugar Holding Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Cofco Sugar Holding Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.55 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 2.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 6.47. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Cofco Sugar Holding Co's value of 1.55 is 26.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cofco Sugar Holding Co ranks #787 out of 1570 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cofco Sugar Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cofco Sugar Holding Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cofco Sugar Holding Co ranks #787 out of 1570 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Cofco Sugar Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Cofco Sugar Holding Co's value of 1.55 is 26.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Cofco Sugar Holding Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.22 to 6.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.63 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Cofco Sugar Holding Co has consistently been below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.11, based on 1,570 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. Cofco Sugar Holding Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.55 is 26.5% below 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 Cofco Sugar Holding Co. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cofco Sugar Holding Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.55, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 2.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cofco Sugar Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cofco Sugar Holding Co (SHSE:600737) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.82, compared to a current price of ¥16.12 — trading 82.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.55, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 2.63 and 26.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.11. Cofco Sugar Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Cofco Sugar Holding Co (SHSE:600737), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.55 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 Cofco Sugar Holding Co (SHSE:600737) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cofco Sugar Holding Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥16.12 is trading 82.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.82. GuruFocus considers Cofco Sugar Holding Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600737:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.55 (41% below median its 10-year median of 2.63)
  • GF Value™: ¥8.82 vs. price of ¥16.12 (82.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#787 of 1570)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600737 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cofco Sugar Holding Co Business Description

Address Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, W101, 1st Floor, Building 54, Yutang Village, Daxiqu Town District, Changji Prefecture, Changji, CHN, 830000
Cofco Sugar Holding Co Ltd is engaged in sugar business and tomato processing business. The company also takes care of sugar imports, port sugar refining, and sugar storage and logistics. Some of the company's products are raw sugar, white sugar, organic white granulated sugar, refined sugar, brown sugar, molasses, beet ordinary granules, and plus honey granules.
69GF Score

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