CNOOC Energy Technology & Services (SHSE:600968) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.04 (As of Mar. 2026) — 93% Above Median

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SHSE:600968 CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Ltd SHSE:600968
77 GF Score
Price ¥3.98
GF Value ¥3.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Debt-to-EBITDA?

CNOOC Energy Technology & Services SHSE:600968 +2.05% 77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600968 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 719 Oil & Gas companies, CNOOC Energy Technology & Services ranks better than 74.41% on this metric.

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

CNOOC Energy Technology & Services's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥474 Mil. CNOOC Energy Technology & Services's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥3,217 Mil. CNOOC Energy Technology & Services's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥3,533 Mil. CNOOC Energy Technology & Services's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.04.

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 CNOOC Energy Technology & Services's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600968' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.54   Max: 2.25
Current: 0.75

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of CNOOC Energy Technology & Services was 2.25. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.54.

SHSE:600968's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
74.41% of 719 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.91 vs SHSE:600968: 0.75

CNOOC Energy Technology & Services  (SHSE:600968) 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.


CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CNOOC Energy Technology & Services'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.

CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.35 0.46 0.57 0.54 0.54

CNOOC Energy Technology & Services 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 1.06 0.63 0.72 0.76 1.04

SHSE:600968 vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, CNOOC Energy Technology & Services'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.


CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, CNOOC Energy Technology & Services's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CNOOC Energy Technology & Services's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

CNOOC Energy Technology & Services'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
=(566.498 + 3261.311) / 7038.421
=0.54

CNOOC Energy Technology & Services'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
=(473.532 + 3216.614) / 3532.98
=1.04

* 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 1.04 mean?
CNOOC Energy Technology & Services (SHSE:600968) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.04 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 CNOOC Energy Technology & Services. This is 93% above median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, CNOOC Energy Technology & Services' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.35 to 2.25. According to the industry distribution chart, CNOOC Energy Technology & Services ranks #184 out of 719 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is CNOOC Energy Technology & Services' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
CNOOC Energy Technology & Services' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.04 is 93% above median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 2.25. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91. CNOOC Energy Technology & Services' value of 1.04 is 45.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CNOOC Energy Technology & Services ranks #184 out of 719 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CNOOC Energy Technology & Services has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CNOOC Energy Technology & Services' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CNOOC Energy Technology & Services ranks #184 out of 719 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts CNOOC Energy Technology & Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91. CNOOC Energy Technology & Services' value of 1.04 is 45.5% below this benchmark. Historically, CNOOC Energy Technology & Services' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.35 to 2.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 1.91, CNOOC Energy Technology & Services 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 1.91, based on 719 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. CNOOC Energy Technology & Services's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.04 is 45.5% 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 CNOOC Energy Technology & Services. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CNOOC Energy Technology & Services's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CNOOC Energy Technology & Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CNOOC Energy Technology & Services (SHSE:600968) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.97, compared to a current price of ¥3.98 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 45.5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.91. CNOOC Energy Technology & Services' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 CNOOC Energy Technology & Services (SHSE:600968), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04 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 CNOOC Energy Technology & Services (SHSE:600968) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CNOOC Energy Technology & Services stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥3.98 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.97. GuruFocus considers CNOOC Energy Technology & Services to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600968:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.04 (93% above median its 10-year median of 0.54)
  • GF Value™: ¥3.97 vs. price of ¥3.98 (0.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.5% below the Oil & Gas median (#184 of 719)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600968 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 6 Dongzhimenwai Street, CNOOC Building, Dongcheng District, Beijing, CHN, 100027
CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Ltd is a diversified industrial group that covers majority of the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry chain, forming four core business segments: Energy technology services; Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Production Technical Service segment; Energy logistics services; and the Safety, environmental protection and Energy conservation.
77GF Score

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