First Shanghai Investments (STU:FSI) Debt-to-EBITDA : -1.53 (As of Dec. 2025)

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STU:FSI First Shanghai Investments Ltd STU:FSI
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What is First Shanghai Investments Debt-to-EBITDA?

First Shanghai Investments STU:FSI 34 Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.53 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:FSI with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.02. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Capital Markets companies, First Shanghai Investments ranks worse than 239807.91% on this metric.

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

First Shanghai Investments's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €25.72 Mil. First Shanghai Investments's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €3.14 Mil. First Shanghai Investments's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €-18.87 Mil. First Shanghai Investments's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1.53.

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 First Shanghai Investments's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

STU:FSI' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -320.93   Med: 2.58   Max: 10.83
Current: -3.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of First Shanghai Investments was 10.83. The lowest was -320.93. And the median was 2.58.

STU:FSI's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 417 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs STU:FSI: -3.52

First Shanghai Investments  (STU:FSI) 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.


First Shanghai Investments Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


First Shanghai Investments Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Shanghai Investments'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.

First Shanghai Investments Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

First Shanghai Investments Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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First Shanghai Investments Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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STU:FSI vs MS, GS, SCHW: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, First Shanghai Investments'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.


First Shanghai Investments Debt-to-EBITDA vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, First Shanghai Investments's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Shanghai Investments's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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First Shanghai Investments Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

First Shanghai Investments'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
=(25.722 + 3.137) / -4.086
=-7.06

First Shanghai Investments's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(25.722 + 3.137) / -18.87
=-1.53

* 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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.53 mean?
First Shanghai Investments (STU:FSI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.53 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on First Shanghai Investments. According to the industry distribution chart, First Shanghai Investments ranks #999999 out of 417 companies in the Capital Markets industry.
Is First Shanghai Investments' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
First Shanghai Investments' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.53. Based on the distribution chart, First Shanghai Investments ranks #999999 out of 417 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Shanghai Investments has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Shanghai Investments' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, First Shanghai Investments ranks #999999 out of 417 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places First Shanghai Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Capital Markets companies is 1.67, based on 417 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. 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 First Shanghai Investments. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Shanghai Investments's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Shanghai Investments stock overvalued right now?
First Shanghai Investments (STU:FSI) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.53. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.02 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.53. First Shanghai Investments' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 5 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 First Shanghai Investments (STU:FSI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.53 as of Dec. 2025. 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 First Shanghai Investments (STU:FSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Shanghai Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.02 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.

Key valuation signals for STU:FSI:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -1.53
  • GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.02 (17.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 5 warning signs

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


First Shanghai Investments Business Description

Other Exchanges 00227:Hong Kong
Address 71 Des Voeux Road Central, Room 1903, Wing On House, Hong Kong, HKG
First Shanghai Investments Ltd is a financial conglomerate providing stock brokerage, asset management, and corporate finance. The company operates its business in four segments: Financial Services, Property Development, Property Investment and Hotel, and Other businesses, of which the majority of its revenues are derived from Financial Services. The Financial Services Sector provides a full range of financial services, including securities investment, securities broking, margin financing, corporate finance, underwriting and placements, and asset management. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Hong Kong.
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