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Hoa Phat Group JSCSTC:HPG +2.53%92 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 2.66. GuruFocus rates STC:HPG with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫33,266.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Steel companies, Hoa Phat Group JSC ranks better than 57.8% 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 Hoa Phat Group JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STC:HPG'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67 Med: 2.66 Max: 3.62
Current: 2.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hoa Phat Group JSC was 3.62. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 2.66.
STC:HPG's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 57.8% of 500
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.85
vs STC:HPG: 2.30
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.
Hoa Phat Group JSC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hoa Phat Group JSC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hoa Phat Group JSC'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.
STC:HPG vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hoa Phat Group JSC'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.
Hoa Phat Group JSC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hoa Phat Group JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hoa Phat Group JSC'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 four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Hoa Phat Group JSC (STC:HPG) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.13 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 Hoa Phat Group JSC. This is 20% below median its historical median of 2.66. Over the past decade, Hoa Phat Group JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.67 to 3.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Hoa Phat Group JSC ranks #211 out of 500 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Hoa Phat Group JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hoa Phat Group JSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.13 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 2.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 3.62. The Steel industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.85. Hoa Phat Group JSC's value of 2.13 is 25.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hoa Phat Group JSC ranks #211 out of 500 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hoa Phat Group JSC has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoa Phat Group JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hoa Phat Group JSC ranks #211 out of 500 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Hoa Phat Group JSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.85. Hoa Phat Group JSC's value of 2.13 is 25.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Hoa Phat Group JSC's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.67 to 3.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.66 vs. the industry median of 2.85, Hoa Phat Group JSC 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 2.85, based on 500 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. Hoa Phat Group JSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.13 is 25.3% 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 Hoa Phat Group JSC. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hoa Phat Group JSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoa Phat Group JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoa Phat Group JSC (STC:HPG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫33,266.52, compared to a current price of ₫22,250.00 — trading 33.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 2.66 and 25.3% below the Steel industry median of 2.85. Hoa Phat Group JSC's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Hoa Phat Group JSC (STC:HPG), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13 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 Hoa Phat Group JSC (STC:HPG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoa Phat Group JSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫22,250.00 is trading 33.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫33,266.52.
GuruFocus considers Hoa Phat Group JSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STC:HPG:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.13 (20% below median its 10-year median of 2.66)
GF Value™: ₫33,266.52 vs. price of ₫22,250.00 (33.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.3% below the Steel median (#211 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:HPG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hoa Phat Group JSC is engaged in the business of steel production and trading. The company operates through four segments which include Production and trading of steel:, Other industrial production, Construction and development of real estate, and Agriculture. The core segment for operations is the steel production and trading accounts for the majority of the Groups revenue.
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