ZDAOF (Zhidao International (Holdings)) Debt-to-EBITDA : -1.46 (As of Sep. 2024)

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What is Zhidao International (Holdings) Debt-to-EBITDA?

Zhidao International (Holdings) ZDAOF 9 Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.46 as of Sep. 2024. GuruFocus rates ZDAOF with a GF Score™ of 9/100.

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

Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was $0.96 Mil. Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was $0.38 Mil. Zhidao International (Holdings)'s annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was $-0.92 Mil. Zhidao International (Holdings)'s annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was -1.46.

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 Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ZDAOF's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 1.235
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.

Zhidao International (Holdings)  (OTCPK:ZDAOF) 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.

Zhidao International (Holdings) Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms

Zhidao International (Holdings) Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zhidao International (Holdings)'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.

Zhidao International (Holdings) Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Zhidao International (Holdings) Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.32 -2.55 -0.54 -1.05 -0.15

Zhidao International (Holdings) Semi-Annual Data
Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24
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 7.86 -0.46 0.47 -0.06 -1.46

ZDAOF vs AA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Zhidao International (Holdings)'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.

Zhidao International (Holdings) Debt-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Zhidao International (Holdings) Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1.178 + 0.37) / -10.611
=-0.15

Zhidao International (Holdings)'s annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.962 + 0.377) / -0.92
=-1.46

* 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 (Sep. 2024) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.46 mean?
Zhidao International (Holdings) (ZDAOF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.46 as of Sep. 2024. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Zhidao International (Holdings).
Is Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Zhidao International (Holdings)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.46. Overall, Zhidao International (Holdings) has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AA?
Zhidao International (Holdings)'s Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.46 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.24. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 1.24, based on 596 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 Zhidao International (Holdings). For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhidao International (Holdings)'s current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhidao International (Holdings) stock overvalued right now?
Zhidao International (Holdings) (ZDAOF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.46. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.46. Zhidao International (Holdings)'s overall GF Score™ is 9/100. 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 Zhidao International (Holdings) (ZDAOF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.46 as of Sep. 2024. 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.

Zhidao International (Holdings) Business Description

Address 302-308 Hennessy Road, Room 2606, 26th Floor, C C Wu Building, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, HKG
Zhidao International (Holdings) Ltd trades and supplies aluminum products. Its segments include trading of aluminum products, construction projects, and money lending. The company generates maximum revenue from the construction projects segment. The construction projects segment includes a supply of aluminum products in construction projects and an extension to the provision of construction and engineering services. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Macau.
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