PanOcean Co (STU:S6Z) Debt-to-EBITDA : 6.83 (As of Jun. 2026) — 111% Above Median

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STU:S6Z PanOcean Co Ltd STU:S6Z
86 GF Score
Price €19.80
GF Value €17.09
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What is PanOcean Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

PanOcean Co STU:S6Z 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.83 as of Jun. 2026, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 3.23. GuruFocus rates STU:S6Z with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.09. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 875 Transportation companies, PanOcean Co ranks worse than 88.11% on this metric.

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

PanOcean Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €606 Mil. PanOcean Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,398 Mil. PanOcean Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €440 Mil. PanOcean Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.83.

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

STU:S6Z' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.63   Med: 3.23   Max: 8.34
Current: 8.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of PanOcean Co was 8.34. The lowest was 1.63. And the median was 3.23.

STU:S6Z's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
88.11% of 875 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.58 vs STU:S6Z: 8.34

PanOcean Co  (STU:S6Z) 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.


PanOcean Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


PanOcean Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PanOcean 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.

PanOcean Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

PanOcean 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 2.35 1.63 2.83 4.36 4.26

PanOcean Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 8.73 8.64 6.33 8.73 6.83

PanOcean Co Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, PanOcean 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.


PanOcean Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, PanOcean Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PanOcean Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

PanOcean 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
=(434.712 + 2179.864) / 614.022
=4.26

PanOcean Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(605.901 + 2397.892) / 439.704
=6.83

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.83 mean?
PanOcean Co (STU:S6Z) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.83 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on PanOcean Co. This is 111% above median its historical median of 3.23. Over the past decade, PanOcean Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.63 to 8.34. According to the industry distribution chart, PanOcean Co ranks #771 out of 875 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is PanOcean Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
PanOcean Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.83 is 111% above median its 10-year median of 3.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.63 to a high of 8.34. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. PanOcean Co's value of 6.83 is 164.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PanOcean Co ranks #771 out of 875 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PanOcean Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PanOcean Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, PanOcean Co ranks #771 out of 875 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places PanOcean Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. PanOcean Co's value of 6.83 is 164.7% above this benchmark. Historically, PanOcean Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.63 to 8.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.23 vs. the industry median of 2.58, PanOcean Co 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.58, based on 875 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. PanOcean Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.83 is 164.7% 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 PanOcean Co. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PanOcean Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.83, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 3.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PanOcean Co stock overvalued right now?
PanOcean Co (STU:S6Z) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.83. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.09, compared to a current price of €19.80 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.83, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 3.23 and 164.7% above the Transportation industry median of 2.58. PanOcean Co'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 PanOcean Co (STU:S6Z), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.83 as of Jun. 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 PanOcean Co (STU:S6Z) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PanOcean Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.80 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.09.

Key valuation signals for STU:S6Z:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.83 (111% above median its 10-year median of 3.23)
  • GF Value™: €17.09 vs. price of €19.80 (15.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 164.7% above the Transportation median (#771 of 875)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:S6Z stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PanOcean Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 028670:Korea
Address Tower 8, 7, Jong-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, KOR, 03157
PanOcean Co Ltd is a shipping company. The company provides marine transportation services. It provides products and services including breakbulk liner, tramper services, large bulker services, container and tanker services, gas carriers, and heavy lift business. The company's operating segment includes Shipping related and Grain trading business. It generates maximum revenue from Shipping related segment. It also provides tamper services to ship dry bulk cargoes such as iron ore, coal, grains, lumber, wood pulp, and raw sugar.
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