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Sunlands Technology GroupSTG -1.34%59 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates STG with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 187 Education companies, Sunlands Technology Group ranks better than 80.75% 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 Sunlands Technology Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STG'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.59 Med: 0.37 Max: 2.59
Current: 0.3
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sunlands Technology Group was 2.59. The lowest was -2.59. And the median was 0.37.
STG's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 80.75% of 187
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.45
vs STG: 0.30
Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE:STG) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Sunlands Technology Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Sunlands Technology Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
STG vs SKIL, AACG, RYET: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Sunlands Technology Group'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.
Sunlands Technology Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sunlands Technology Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sunlands Technology Group'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.
Sunlands Technology Group (STG) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.31 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 Sunlands Technology Group. This is 16% below median its historical median of 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunlands Technology Group ranks #36 out of 187 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Sunlands Technology Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sunlands Technology Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.31 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.37. The Education industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. Sunlands Technology Group's value of 0.31 is 78.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunlands Technology Group ranks #36 out of 187 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sunlands Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunlands Technology Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SKIL and AACG?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Sunlands Technology Group ranks #36 out of 187 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sunlands Technology Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. Sunlands Technology Group's value of 0.31 is 78.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Sunlands Technology Group 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 Education company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 1.45, based on 187 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. Sunlands Technology Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.31 is 78.6% 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 Sunlands Technology Group. For the Education industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunlands Technology Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.31, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunlands Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunlands Technology Group (STG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.20, compared to a current price of $3.68 — trading 40.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.31, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 78.6% below the Education industry median of 1.45. Sunlands Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 Sunlands Technology Group (STG), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.31 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 Sunlands Technology Group (STG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunlands Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.68 is trading 40.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.20.
GuruFocus considers Sunlands Technology Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STG:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.31 (16% below median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: $6.20 vs. price of $3.68 (40.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.6% below the Education median (#36 of 187)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sunlands Technology Group operates in China's adult online education market and adult personal interest learning market through its online platforms. The Group has a deep understanding of the educational needs of its prospective students and offers solutions to help them achieve their goals. It provides online professional courses and educational content, including interest, professional skills, professional certification preparation courses, and degree- or diploma-oriented post-secondary courses. The Group adopts a counseling-oriented sales and marketing approach to offer education solutions based on students' backgrounds and goals, delivering adult online education and personal interest learning through extensive course and content offerings.
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