TNJIF (Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co) Debt-to-EBITDA : 6.04 (As of Mar. 2026) — 34% Above Median

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TNJIF Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co Ltd TNJIF
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What is Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co TNJIF +0.68% 84 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 4.51. GuruFocus rates TNJIF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.50. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 170 Waste Management companies, Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co ranks worse than 76.47% on this metric.

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

Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $213.9 Mil. Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,257.7 Mil. Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $243.5 Mil. Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.04.

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 Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TNJIF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.94   Med: 4.51   Max: 6.88
Current: 6.88

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co was 6.88. The lowest was 1.94. And the median was 4.51.

TNJIF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
76.47% of 170 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 3.03 vs TNJIF: 6.88

Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co  (OTCPK:TNJIF) 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.


Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group 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.

Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co Annual Data
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Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co Quarterly Data
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TNJIF vs WM, RSG, WCN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group 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.


Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group 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
=(194.033 + 1266.067) / 315.008
=4.64

Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(213.872 + 1257.704) / 243.524
=6.04

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.04 mean?
Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co (TNJIF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.04 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 Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co. This is 34% above median its historical median of 4.51. Over the past decade, Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.94 to 6.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co ranks #130 out of 170 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.04 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 4.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.94 to a high of 6.88. The Waste Management industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.03. Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co's value of 6.04 is 99.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co ranks #130 out of 170 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co ranks #130 out of 170 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.03. Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co's value of 6.04 is 99.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.94 to 6.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.51 vs. the industry median of 3.03, Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group 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 Waste Management company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Waste Management companies is 3.03, based on 170 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. Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.04 is 99.3% 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 Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co. For the Waste Management industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.04, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 4.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co (TNJIF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.04. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.50, compared to a current price of $0.46 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.04, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 4.51 and 99.3% above the Waste Management industry median of 3.03. Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co (TNJIF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.04 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 Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co (TNJIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.46 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.50.

Key valuation signals for TNJIF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.04 (34% above median its 10-year median of 4.51)
  • GF Value™: $0.50 vs. price of $0.46 (7.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.3% above the Waste Management median (#130 of 170)

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


Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co Business Description

Address No. 76, Weijin South Road, 12th Floor, TCEP Building, Nankai District, Tianjin, CHN, 300381
Tianjin Capital Environmental Protection Group Co Ltd is a Chinese company engaged in water utility business, new energy cooling and heating supply business. It provides sewage water treatment, construction and management of related facility, the supply of tap water, and recycled water. The company also provides a heating and cooling supply service, which includes design, construction, operations, transfer of centralized heating and cooling infrastructures, and provision of heating and cooling services. The company has following segments: Sewage processing and sewage treatment plant construction, Sewage processing, Reclaimed water and pipeline connection, Heating and cooling supply services, Tap water and water plant facilities construction, environmental protection equipment, and others.
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