Qingling Motors Co (STU:QIN) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.21 (As of Dec. 2025) — 17% Above Median

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STU:QIN Qingling Motors Co Ltd STU:QIN
46 GF Score
Price €0.06
GF Value €0.08
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Qingling Motors Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Qingling Motors Co STU:QIN +0.54% 46 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.21 as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates STU:QIN with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,102 Vehicles & Parts companies, Qingling Motors Co ranks worse than 90744.01% on this metric.

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

Qingling Motors Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.9 Mil. Qingling Motors Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.7 Mil. Qingling Motors Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €7.6 Mil. Qingling Motors Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.21.

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 Qingling Motors Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

STU:QIN' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.82   Med: 0.18   Max: 0.54
Current: -0.82

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Qingling Motors Co was 0.54. The lowest was -0.82. And the median was 0.18.

STU:QIN's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1102 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.285 vs STU:QIN: -0.82

Qingling Motors Co  (STU:QIN) 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.


Qingling Motors Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Qingling Motors Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qingling Motors Co'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.

Qingling Motors Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Qingling Motors Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.06 0.53 0.54 0.21 0.09

Qingling Motors Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.50 -0.34 -0.49 0.21 -0.27

STU:QIN vs TSLA, GM, F: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Qingling Motors Co'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.


Qingling Motors Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Qingling Motors Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Qingling Motors Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Qingling Motors Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Qingling Motors Co'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
=(0.906 + 0.709) / 18.48
=0.09

Qingling Motors Co'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
=(0.906 + 0.709) / 7.606
=0.21

* 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 0.21 mean?
Qingling Motors Co (STU:QIN) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.21 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 Qingling Motors Co. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Qingling Motors Co ranks #999999 out of 1102 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Qingling Motors Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Qingling Motors Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.21 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. Qingling Motors Co's value of 0.21 is 90.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qingling Motors Co ranks #999999 out of 1102 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Qingling Motors Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qingling Motors Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Qingling Motors Co ranks #999999 out of 1102 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Qingling Motors Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. Qingling Motors Co's value of 0.21 is 90.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Qingling Motors Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.29, based on 1,102 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. Qingling Motors Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.21 is 90.8% 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 Qingling Motors Co. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qingling Motors Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.21, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qingling Motors Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingling Motors Co (STU:QIN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.08, compared to a current price of €0.06 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.21, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 90.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.29. Qingling Motors Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 Qingling Motors Co (STU:QIN), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.21 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 Qingling Motors Co (STU:QIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qingling Motors Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.08. GuruFocus considers Qingling Motors Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:QIN:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.21 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
  • GF Value™: €0.08 vs. price of €0.06 (30.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#999999 of 1102)

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


Qingling Motors Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 01122:Hong Kong
Address 1 Xiexing Cun, Zhongliangshan, Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, CHN, 400052
Qingling Motors Co Ltd is a Chinese company that is engaged in the production and sale of Isuzu light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, pick-up trucks, multi-purpose vehicles, and diesel and petrol engines. It also focuses on the manufacturing and sales of automobile parts and accessories. The company organizes its business into four segments, namely Light-duty trucks and chassis; Pickup trucks and chassis; Medium and heavy-duty trucks and chassis; and Automobile parts, accessories, and others. Maximum revenue is derived from the Light-duty trucks and chassis segment. Geographically, the company earns the majority of its revenue from the sale of trucks and vehicles in the People's Republic of China.
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