China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co (SHSE:688285) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.43 (As of Jun. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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SHSE:688285 China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co Ltd SHSE:688285
67 GF Score
Price ¥7.56
GF Value ¥9.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co SHSE:688285 +0.40% 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43 as of Jun. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688285 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥9.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 872 Transportation companies, China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co ranks better than 57.68% on this metric.

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

China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥210 Mil. China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥0 Mil. China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥147 Mil. China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.43.

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 China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688285' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 1.25   Max: 2.29
Current: 2.15

During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co was 2.29. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 1.25.

SHSE:688285's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
57.68% of 872 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.61 vs SHSE:688285: 2.15

China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co  (SHSE:688285) 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.


China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment 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.

China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment 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 1.73 3.06 2.38 2.40 1.43

SHSE:688285 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment 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.


China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment 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
=(210.095 + 0) / 118.116
=1.78

China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment 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
=(210.081 + 0) / 146.664
=1.43

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.43 mean?
China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co (SHSE:688285) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.43 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 China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co. This is 14% above median its historical median of 1.25. Over the past decade, China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co ranks #369 out of 872 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.43 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 2.29. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.61. China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co's value of 1.43 is 45.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co ranks #369 out of 872 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co ranks #369 out of 872 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.61. China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co's value of 1.43 is 45.2% below this benchmark. Historically, China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 2.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 2.61, China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.61, based on 872 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. China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.43 is 45.2% 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 China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co (SHSE:688285) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.29, compared to a current price of ¥7.56 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 45.2% below the Transportation industry median of 2.61. China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co (SHSE:688285), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43 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 China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co (SHSE:688285) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥7.56 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.29. GuruFocus considers China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688285:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.43 (14% above median its 10-year median of 1.25)
  • GF Value™: ¥9.29 vs. price of ¥7.56 (18.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.2% below the Transportation median (#369 of 872)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688285 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co Business Description

Address No. 196, Gaoxin Avenue, High-tech Development Zone, Shaanxi Province, Baoji, CHN, 721006
China Railway High-speed Electrification Equipment Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, design, manufacturing and sales of electrified railway catenary products, urban rail transit power supply equipment and off-track products.
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