Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask (SHSE:688138) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.66 (As of Jun. 2026) — 241% Above Median

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SHSE:688138 Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Ltd SHSE:688138
85 GF Score
Price ¥33.76
GF Value ¥32.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Debt-to-EBITDA?

Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask SHSE:688138 -2.96% 85 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.66 as of Jun. 2026, which is 241% above its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688138 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥32.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,805 Hardware companies, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask ranks worse than 68.81% on this metric.

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

Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥542 Mil. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥329 Mil. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥327 Mil. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.66.

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 Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688138' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 0.78   Max: 3.35
Current: 3.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask was 3.35. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.78.

SHSE:688138's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
68.81% of 1805 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs SHSE:688138: 3.35

Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask  (SHSE:688138) 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.


Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask'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.

Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask 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 0.82 0.78 1.37 2.01 1.96

Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask 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 3.42 2.57 4.06 2.56 2.66

SHSE:688138 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask'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.


Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask'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
=(484.937 + 252.579) / 375.774
=1.96

Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask'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
=(541.91 + 328.931) / 327.344
=2.66

* 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 2.66 mean?
Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask (SHSE:688138) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.66 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 Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask. This is 241% above median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.32 to 3.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask ranks #1242 out of 1805 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.66 is 241% above median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 3.35. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's value of 2.66 is 56.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask ranks #1242 out of 1805 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask ranks #1242 out of 1805 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's value of 2.66 is 56.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.32 to 3.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.70, based on 1,805 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. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.66 is 56.5% 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 Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.66, which is 241% above median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask (SHSE:688138) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥32.15, compared to a current price of ¥33.76 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.66, which is 241% above median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 56.5% above the Hardware industry median of 1.70. Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 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 Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask (SHSE:688138), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.66 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 Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask (SHSE:688138) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥33.76 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥32.15. GuruFocus considers Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688138:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.66 (241% above median its 10-year median of 0.78)
  • GF Value™: ¥32.15 vs. price of ¥33.76 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 56.5% above the Hardware median (#1242 of 1805)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688138 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Business Description

Address Road Langshang two, North of High-tech Park, Building QingYi Photoelectric, Shenzhen, CHN
Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask Ltd is a manufacturer of high precision mask that integrates research, design, production and sales with the technology in China. Its products include TFT, color STN, STN and TNLCD chrome plate mask, EL, OLED chrome plate mask; PDP, VFD chrome plate mask, and IC capsulation, HDI, including chrome plate mask and dry mask, such as BGA, CSP, and BUMPING.
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