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SOHO ChinaSOHOF 36 Debt-to-EBITDA is 23.49 as of Dec. 2025, which is 157% above its 10-year median of 9.14. GuruFocus rates SOHOF with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,274 Real Estate companies, SOHO China ranks worse than 92.31% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 SOHO China's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SOHOF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.35 Med: 9.14 Max: 27.05
Current: 27.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of SOHO China was 27.05. The lowest was 2.35. And the median was 9.14.
SOHOF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 92.31% of 1274
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.64
vs SOHOF: 27.05
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.
SOHO China Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
SOHO China Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SOHO China'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.
SOHOF vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, SOHO China'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.
SOHO China Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, SOHO China's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SOHO China's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
SOHO China (SOHOF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 23.49 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SOHO China. This is 157% above median its historical median of 9.14. Over the past decade, SOHO China's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.35 to 27.05. According to the industry distribution chart, SOHO China ranks #1176 out of 1274 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 92.3%.
Is SOHO China's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
SOHO China's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 23.49 is 157% above median its 10-year median of 9.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.35 to a high of 27.05. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.64. SOHO China's value of 23.49 is 316.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SOHO China ranks #1176 out of 1274 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SOHO China has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SOHO China's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, SOHO China ranks #1176 out of 1274 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places SOHO China in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.64. SOHO China's value of 23.49 is 316.5% above this benchmark. Historically, SOHO China's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.35 to 27.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.14 vs. the industry median of 5.64, SOHO China 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.64, based on 1,274 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. SOHO China's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 23.49 is 316.5% 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 SOHO China. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SOHO China's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 23.49, which is 157% above median its own 10-year median of 9.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SOHO China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOHO China (SOHOF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.07, compared to a current price of $0.05 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 23.49, which is 157% above median its 10-year median of 9.14 and 316.5% above the Real Estate industry median of 5.64. SOHO China's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 6 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 SOHO China (SOHOF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 23.49 as of Dec. 2025. 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 SOHO China (SOHOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOHO China stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.05 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.07.
GuruFocus considers SOHO China to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SOHOF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 23.49 (157% above median its 10-year median of 9.14)
GF Value™: $0.07 vs. price of $0.05 (33.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 316.5% above the Real Estate median (#1176 of 1274)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOHOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SOHO China Ltd is engaged in the provision of property leasing and related services, and real estate development in the People's Republic of China. Its properties include Lize SOHO, Gubei SOHO, Wangjing SOHO, Galaxy SOHO, Lingkong SOHO, Commune at the foot of the Great Wall, Bund SOHO, SOHO Fuxing Plaza, SOHO Tianshan Plaza, Qianmen Street, Sanlitun SOHO, Guanghua Road SOHO II, Jianwai SOHO, SOHO Shangdu, Boao Blue Coast, Chaowai SOHO, SOHO Donghai Plaza, SOHO Zhongshan Plaza, Zhongguancun SOHO, SOHO Jiasheng Center, SOHO Modern City, Yangzheng Kindergarten, and others. It focuses on commercial properties in the core areas of Beijing and Shanghai that will benefit from an appreciation in value. All of its rental income is derived from China.
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