Shandong Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601019) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.17 (As of Jun. 2026) — 89% Above Median

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SHSE:601019 Shandong Publishing & Media Co Ltd SHSE:601019
69 GF Score
Price ¥6.95
GF Value ¥8.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Shandong Publishing & Media Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Shandong Publishing & Media Co SHSE:601019 -0.86% 69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.17 as of Jun. 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601019 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 689 Media - Diversified companies, Shandong Publishing & Media Co ranks better than 86.5% on this metric.

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

Shandong Publishing & Media Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥89 Mil. Shandong Publishing & Media Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥121 Mil. Shandong Publishing & Media Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥1,251 Mil. Shandong Publishing & Media Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.17.

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 Shandong Publishing & Media Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601019' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03   Med: 0.09   Max: 0.18
Current: 0.18

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Shandong Publishing & Media Co was 0.18. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.09.

SHSE:601019's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
86.5% of 689 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.6 vs SHSE:601019: 0.18

Shandong Publishing & Media Co  (SHSE:601019) 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.


Shandong Publishing & Media Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Shandong Publishing & Media Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shandong Publishing & Media 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.

Shandong Publishing & Media Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Shandong Publishing & Media Co 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 0.10 0.13 0.09 0.08 0.10

Shandong Publishing & Media 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 0.12 0.07 -0.52 0.18 0.17

SHSE:601019 vs NYT, WLY: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Shandong Publishing & Media 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.


Shandong Publishing & Media Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Shandong Publishing & Media Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shandong Publishing & Media Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Shandong Publishing & Media Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Shandong Publishing & Media 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
=(29.391 + 122.596) / 1512.319
=0.10

Shandong Publishing & Media 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
=(89.402 + 121.086) / 1251.344
=0.17

* 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 0.17 mean?
Shandong Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601019) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.17 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 Shandong Publishing & Media Co. This is 89% above median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, Shandong Publishing & Media Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Shandong Publishing & Media Co ranks #93 out of 689 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Shandong Publishing & Media Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Shandong Publishing & Media Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.17 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.18. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Shandong Publishing & Media Co's value of 0.17 is 89.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shandong Publishing & Media Co ranks #93 out of 689 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shandong Publishing & Media Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shandong Publishing & Media Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Shandong Publishing & Media Co ranks #93 out of 689 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Shandong Publishing & Media Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Shandong Publishing & Media Co's value of 0.17 is 89.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Shandong Publishing & Media Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 0.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Shandong Publishing & Media 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.60, based on 689 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. Shandong Publishing & Media Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.17 is 89.4% 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 Shandong Publishing & Media Co. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shandong Publishing & Media Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.17, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shandong Publishing & Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shandong Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601019) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.99, compared to a current price of ¥6.95 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.17, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 89.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.60. Shandong Publishing & Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Shandong Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601019), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.17 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 Shandong Publishing & Media Co (SHSE:601019) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shandong Publishing & Media Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥6.95 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.99. GuruFocus considers Shandong Publishing & Media Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601019:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.17 (89% above median its 10-year median of 0.09)
  • GF Value™: ¥8.99 vs. price of ¥6.95 (22.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#93 of 689)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601019 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shandong Publishing & Media Co Business Description

Address No. 189 Yingxiongshan Road, Shandong Province, Jinan, CHN, 250002
Shandong Publishing & Media Co Ltd provides publishing services. The company owns and manages publishing houses, periodical presses, printing enterprises, printing materials company, and logistics company. Geographically, the activities are carried out through China.
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