ZLIOF (Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co) Debt-to-EBITDA : 8.81 (As of Mar. 2026) — 108% Above Median

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ZLIOF Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Ltd ZLIOF
82 GF Score
Price $0.98
GF Value $1.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co ZLIOF -11.14% 82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.81 as of Mar. 2026, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 4.23. GuruFocus rates ZLIOF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 174 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co ranks worse than 90.23% on this metric.

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

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,755 Mil. Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,075 Mil. Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $662 Mil. Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.81.

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 Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ZLIOF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89   Med: 4.23   Max: 19.66
Current: 6.98

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co was 19.66. The lowest was 1.89. And the median was 4.23.

ZLIOF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
90.23% of 174 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.68 vs ZLIOF: 6.98

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co  (OTCPK:ZLIOF) 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.


Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology 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.

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Quarterly Data
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ZLIOF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology 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.


Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology 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
=(1583.784 + 3188.964) / 1135.782
=4.20

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology 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
=(1754.859 + 4074.828) / 661.996
=8.81

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.81 mean?
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co (ZLIOF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.81 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 Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co. This is 108% above median its historical median of 4.23. Over the past decade, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.89 to 19.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co ranks #157 out of 174 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.81 is 108% above median its 10-year median of 4.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 19.66. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's value of 8.81 is 424.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co ranks #157 out of 174 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co ranks #157 out of 174 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's value of 8.81 is 424.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.89 to 19.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.23 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.68, based on 174 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. Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.81 is 424.4% 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 Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.81, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 4.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co (ZLIOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.17, compared to a current price of $0.98 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.81, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 4.23 and 424.4% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.68. Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co (ZLIOF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.81 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 Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co (ZLIOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.98 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.17. GuruFocus considers Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ZLIOF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 8.81 (108% above median its 10-year median of 4.23)
  • GF Value™: $1.17 vs. price of $0.98 (16.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 424.4% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#157 of 174)

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


Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Business Description

Address Yinpen South Road, No. 361, Hunan Province, Changsha, CHN, 410013
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Ltd are mainly engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of construction machinery and agricultural machinery. It is engaged in three main operating segments, including research, development, manufacturing, and sale of construction machinery; research, development, manufacturing, and sale of agricultural machinery; and finance lease services. The construction machinery segment provides concrete machinery, crane machinery, aerial machinery, earth working machinery, and other products. The agricultural machinery industry includes farming machinery, harvesting machinery, drying machinery, and agricultural equipment.
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