Star Lake Bioscience Co (SHSE:600866) Debt-to-EBITDA : 9.86 (As of Jun. 2026) — 433% Above Median

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SHSE:600866 Star Lake Bioscience Co Inc SHSE:600866
66 GF Score
Price ¥4.57
GF Value ¥5.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Star Lake Bioscience Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Star Lake Bioscience Co SHSE:600866 -0.87% 66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.86 as of Jun. 2026, which is 433% above its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600866 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥5.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Biotechnology companies, Star Lake Bioscience Co ranks worse than 93.4% on this metric.

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

Star Lake Bioscience Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥5,084 Mil. Star Lake Bioscience Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥2,132 Mil. Star Lake Bioscience Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥732 Mil. Star Lake Bioscience Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 9.86.

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 Star Lake Bioscience Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600866' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.51   Med: 1.85   Max: 20.41
Current: 20.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Star Lake Bioscience Co was 20.41. The lowest was -8.51. And the median was 1.85.

SHSE:600866's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
93.4% of 303 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs SHSE:600866: 20.41

Star Lake Bioscience Co  (SHSE:600866) 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.


Star Lake Bioscience Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Star Lake Bioscience Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Star Lake Bioscience 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.

Star Lake Bioscience Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Star Lake Bioscience Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Star Lake Bioscience 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 3.56 7.21 -64.48 -45.89 9.86

SHSE:600866 vs VRTX, REGN, MRNA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Star Lake Bioscience 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.


Star Lake Bioscience Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Star Lake Bioscience Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Star Lake Bioscience Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Star Lake Bioscience Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Star Lake Bioscience 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
=(3811.415 + 2428.954) / 2150.096
=2.90

Star Lake Bioscience 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
=(5084.055 + 2131.84) / 731.708
=9.86

* 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 9.86 mean?
Star Lake Bioscience Co (SHSE:600866) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.86 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 Star Lake Bioscience Co. This is 433% above median its historical median of 1.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Lake Bioscience Co ranks #283 out of 303 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is Star Lake Bioscience Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Star Lake Bioscience Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.86 is 433% above median its 10-year median of 1.85. The Biotechnology industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.27. Star Lake Bioscience Co's value of 9.86 is 676.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Lake Bioscience Co ranks #283 out of 303 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Star Lake Bioscience Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Lake Bioscience Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Star Lake Bioscience Co ranks #283 out of 303 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Star Lake Bioscience Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.27. Star Lake Bioscience Co's value of 9.86 is 676.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Star Lake Bioscience Co 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Biotechnology companies is 1.27, based on 303 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. Star Lake Bioscience Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.86 is 676.4% 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 Star Lake Bioscience Co. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Lake Bioscience Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.86, which is 433% above median its own 10-year median of 1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Lake Bioscience Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Lake Bioscience Co (SHSE:600866) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.90, compared to a current price of ¥4.57 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.86, which is 433% above median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 676.4% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.27. Star Lake Bioscience Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Star Lake Bioscience Co (SHSE:600866), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.86 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 Star Lake Bioscience Co (SHSE:600866) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Lake Bioscience Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥4.57 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.90. GuruFocus considers Star Lake Bioscience Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600866:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.86 (433% above median its 10-year median of 1.85)
  • GF Value™: ¥5.90 vs. price of ¥4.57 (22.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 676.4% above the Biotechnology median (#283 of 303)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600866 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Star Lake Bioscience Co Business Description

Address No. 67 Gongnong North Road, Guangdong Province, Zhaoqing, CHN, 526060
Star Lake Bioscience Co Inc is a China-based Pharmaceutical manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in the research, development, production, and sales of chemical raw materials and pharmaceutical intermediates. Products offered by the company include proline, guanosine, adenosine, adenine, adefovir dipivoxil, memantine hydrochloride, Proline, threonine, lysine, among others. Its products are used in food processing, feed processing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Star Lake sells its products through direct sales and distributors in China and overseas markets.
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