SPTJF (Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 214% Above Median

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SPTJF Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Ltd SPTJF
44 GF Score
Price $0.12
GF Value $0.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co SPTJF 44 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 214% above its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates SPTJF with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 706 Oil & Gas companies, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co ranks worse than 141642.92% on this metric.

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

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $45 Mil. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $410 Mil. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $329 Mil. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.38.

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 Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SPTJF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.96   Med: 0.44   Max: 22.11
Current: -3.96

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co was 22.11. The lowest was -3.96. And the median was 0.44.

SPTJF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 706 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.015 vs SPTJF: -3.96

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co  (OTCPK:SPTJF) 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.


Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical 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.

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical 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 0.51 -1.16 22.11 0.66 2.27

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co 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 -0.43 -0.21 0.58 -0.18 1.38

SPTJF vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical 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.


Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical 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
=(1.09 + 115.275) / 51.302
=2.27

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co'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
=(45.185 + 409.771) / 328.62
=1.38

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.38 mean?
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (SPTJF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.38 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 Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co. This is 214% above median its historical median of 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co ranks #999999 out of 706 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.38 is 214% above median its 10-year median of 0.44. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's value of 1.38 is 31.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co ranks #999999 out of 706 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co ranks #999999 out of 706 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's value of 1.38 is 31.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 2.02, based on 706 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. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.38 is 31.5% 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 Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.38, which is 214% above median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (SPTJF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.15, compared to a current price of $0.12 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.38, which is 214% above median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 31.5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.02. Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (SPTJF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.38 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 Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co (SPTJF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.12 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.15. GuruFocus considers Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SPTJF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.38 (214% above median its 10-year median of 0.44)
  • GF Value™: $0.15 vs. price of $0.12 (16.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.5% below the Oil & Gas median (#999999 of 706)

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


Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address No. 48 Jinyi Road, Jinshan District, Shanghai, CHN, 200540
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co Ltd is an integrated Chinese petrochemical company that mainly produces a broad range of petroleum products and chemical products through crude oil processing. The Group's reportable segments are: Petroleum products, Chemical products, Trading of petrochemical products, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Petroleum products segment, which is equipped with crude oil refinery facilities used to produce qualified refined gasoline, fuel, diesel oil, heavy oil, and liquefied petroleum gas, and provides raw materials for the Group's downstream petrochemical processing facilities. Geographically, the Group derives maximum revenue from its business in the People's Republic of China (PRC).
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