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Yancoal AustraliaYACAF 72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05 as of Dec. 2025, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates YACAF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 93 Other Energy Sources companies, Yancoal Australia ranks better than 94.62% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Yancoal Australia's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
YACAF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -157.17 Med: 0.15 Max: 5.56
Current: 0.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Yancoal Australia was 5.56. The lowest was -157.17. And the median was 0.15.
YACAF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 94.62% of 93
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 2.17
vs YACAF: 0.06
Yancoal Australia (OTCPK:YACAF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Yancoal Australia Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Yancoal Australia Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yancoal Australia'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.
Yancoal Australia Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Yancoal Australia'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.
Yancoal Australia Debt-to-EBITDA vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Yancoal Australia's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yancoal Australia's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
Yancoal Australia (YACAF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.05 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 Yancoal Australia. This is 67% below median its historical median of 0.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #5 out of 93 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Yancoal Australia's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Yancoal Australia's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.05 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.15. The Other Energy Sources industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. Yancoal Australia's value of 0.05 is 97.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #5 out of 93 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yancoal Australia has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yancoal Australia's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #5 out of 93 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Yancoal Australia in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17. Yancoal Australia's value of 0.05 is 97.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 2.17, Yancoal Australia 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Other Energy Sources companies is 2.17, based on 93 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. Yancoal Australia's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.05 is 97.7% 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 Yancoal Australia. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yancoal Australia's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yancoal Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia (YACAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.42, compared to a current price of $3.80 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 97.7% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 2.17. Yancoal Australia's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Yancoal Australia (YACAF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05 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 Yancoal Australia (YACAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.80 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.42.
GuruFocus considers Yancoal Australia to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YACAF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.05 (67% below median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: $3.42 vs. price of $3.80 (11.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.7% below the Other Energy Sources median (#5 of 93)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YACAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yancoal Australia Ltd is involved in identifying, developing, and operating coal-related projects in Australia. It has a diversified product mix of metallurgical and thermal coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland. The company generates maximum revenue from the New South Wales segment. It operates coal mines in the Hunter Valley, Moolarben, Mount Thorley Warkworth, Ashton and Stratford Duralie, Yarrabee and Middlemoun. The company's geographical markets include Japan, Singapore, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries.
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