PetroVietnam PowerSTC:POW -0.70%86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.99 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 2.35. GuruFocus rates STC:POW with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₫14,217.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 339 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, PetroVietnam Power ranks better than 53.98% 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 PetroVietnam Power's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STC:POW'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.48 Med: 2.35 Max: 4.94
Current: 4.16
During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of PetroVietnam Power was 4.94. The lowest was 1.48. And the median was 2.35.
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.
PetroVietnam Power Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
PetroVietnam Power Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PetroVietnam Power'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:POW vs CEG, VST, NRG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, PetroVietnam Power'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.
PetroVietnam Power Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, PetroVietnam Power's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PetroVietnam Power'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.
PetroVietnam Power (STC:POW) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.99 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 PetroVietnam Power. This is 27% above median its historical median of 2.35. Over the past decade, PetroVietnam Power's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.48 to 4.94. According to the industry distribution chart, PetroVietnam Power ranks #156 out of 339 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is PetroVietnam Power's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
PetroVietnam Power's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.99 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 2.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.48 to a high of 4.94. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.59. PetroVietnam Power's value of 2.99 is 34.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PetroVietnam Power ranks #156 out of 339 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PetroVietnam Power has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PetroVietnam Power's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, PetroVietnam Power ranks #156 out of 339 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts PetroVietnam Power in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.59. PetroVietnam Power's value of 2.99 is 34.9% below this benchmark. Historically, PetroVietnam Power's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.48 to 4.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.35 vs. the industry median of 4.59, PetroVietnam Power 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.59, based on 339 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. PetroVietnam Power's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.99 is 34.9% 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 PetroVietnam Power. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PetroVietnam Power's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.99, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PetroVietnam Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroVietnam Power (STC:POW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫14,217.90, compared to a current price of ₫14,100.00 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.99, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 2.35 and 34.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.59. PetroVietnam Power's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 10 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 PetroVietnam Power (STC:POW), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.99 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 PetroVietnam Power (STC:POW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroVietnam Power stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₫14,100.00 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₫14,217.90.
GuruFocus considers PetroVietnam Power to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STC:POW:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.99 (27% above median its 10-year median of 2.35)
GF Value™: ₫14,217.90 vs. price of ₫14,100.00 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#156 of 339)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:POW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PetroVietnam Power Corp is a Vietnam-based holding company. The company is engaged in producing and trading electricity, and importing, trading, and distributing coal for thermal power plants. It is also involved in the repair, maintenance, and supply of replacement materials and equipment for an electric machine.
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