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Nam Kim Steel JSCSTC:NKG -0.90%74 Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 4.96. GuruFocus rates STC:NKG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫9,602.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 494 Steel companies, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks worse than 84.41% 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STC:NKG'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22 Med: 4.96 Max: 9.59
Current: 9.15
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nam Kim Steel JSC was 9.59. The lowest was 1.22. And the median was 4.96.
STC:NKG's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 84.41% of 494
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs STC:NKG: 9.15
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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Nam Kim Steel JSC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nam Kim Steel 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:NKG vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Nam Kim Steel 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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nam Kim Steel JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nam Kim Steel 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.49 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC. This is 111% above median its historical median of 4.96. Over the past decade, Nam Kim Steel JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.22 to 9.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #417 out of 494 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is Nam Kim Steel JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.49 is 111% above median its 10-year median of 4.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 9.59. The Steel industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.90. Nam Kim Steel JSC's value of 10.49 is 261.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #417 out of 494 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nam Kim Steel JSC has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nam Kim Steel JSC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #417 out of 494 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Nam Kim Steel JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.90. Nam Kim Steel JSC's value of 10.49 is 261.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nam Kim Steel JSC's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.22 to 9.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.96 vs. the industry median of 2.90, Nam Kim Steel JSC 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 2.90, based on 494 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. Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.49 is 261.7% 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.49, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 4.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nam Kim Steel JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫9,602.53, compared to a current price of ₫11,000.00 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.49, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 4.96 and 261.7% above the Steel industry median of 2.90. Nam Kim Steel JSC's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.49 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nam Kim Steel JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫11,000.00 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫9,602.53.
GuruFocus considers Nam Kim Steel JSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STC:NKG:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 10.49 (111% above median its 10-year median of 4.96)
GF Value™: ₫9,602.53 vs. price of ₫11,000.00 (14.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 261.7% above the Steel median (#417 of 494)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:NKG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nam Kim Steel JSC through its subsidiaries manufactures of other metal products, production of steel tole: galvanized, aluminium-zinc alloy coated, steel sheets (galvalume), steel sheets coated, galvanized coating; Production of iron, steel, cast iron, production of steel pipes, steel and rolled steel products, cold rolled steel, galvanized steel, black steel tape, galvanized steel tape; Wholesale of metals and metals ores, details: wholesale iron and steel; Mechanical processing, handling and metal coating; Trading scrap; and Road transportation services; logistics services, cargo handling services; leasing of transport vehicles and other transport-related support services.
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