VAI (Valor Energy) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.04 (As of Jun. 2026)

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VAI Valor Energy Inc VAI
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What is Valor Energy Debt-to-EBITDA?

Valor Energy VAI -1.08% 50 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.04 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates VAI with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Business Services companies, Valor Energy ranks worse than 119331.62% on this metric.

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

Valor Energy's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.06 Mil. Valor Energy's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Valor Energy's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.77 Mil. Valor Energy's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -0.03.

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 Valor Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

VAI' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.21   Med: -0.27   Max: -0.01
Current: -0.03

During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Valor Energy was -0.01. The lowest was -3.21. And the median was -0.27.

VAI's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 838 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs VAI: -0.03

Valor Energy  (NAS:VAI) 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.


Valor Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Valor Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valor Energy'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.

Valor Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Valor Energy Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.32 -0.56 -0.21 -0.01 -0.03

Valor Energy 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 -0.29 -0.05 -0.02 -0.03 -0.04

VAI vs MWG, DWAY, BDST: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Valor Energy'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.


Valor Energy Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Valor Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Valor Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Valor Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year 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
=(0.058 + 0) / -1.894
=-0.03

Valor Energy'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
=(0.062 + 0) / -1.772
=-0.03

* 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 -0.04 mean?
Valor Energy (VAI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.04 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 Valor Energy. According to the industry distribution chart, Valor Energy ranks #999999 out of 838 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Valor Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Valor Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.04. Based on the distribution chart, Valor Energy ranks #999999 out of 838 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Valor Energy has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valor Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MWG and DWAY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Valor Energy ranks #999999 out of 838 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Valor Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.69, based on 838 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 Valor Energy. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valor Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valor Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valor Energy (VAI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.13, compared to a current price of $1.83 — trading 61.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.04. Valor Energy's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 Valor Energy (VAI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.04 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 Valor Energy (VAI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valor Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.83 is trading 61.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.13. GuruFocus considers Valor Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VAI:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.04
  • GF Value™: $1.13 vs. price of $1.83 (61.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Valor Energy Business Description

Address Middle Jiannan Boulevard, 16th Floor, Shihao Square, High-Tech Zone, Sichuan, Chengdu, CHN, 610000
Senmiao Technology Ltd is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in facilitating automobile transactions and offering related services. The group's business activities include providing car rental services to individual customers with lease term no more than twelve months; leasing and servicing of new energy vehicles; offering services to automobile purchasers throughout the purchase process; providing management and related services to Partner Platforms and other companies; automobile financing; and providing other related supporting services to customers. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from its automobile rental business.
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