Union Plastic PCL (BKK:UP) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.02 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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67 GF Score
Price ฿25.25
GF Value ฿16.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Union Plastic PCL Debt-to-EBITDA?

Union Plastic PCL BKK:UP +2.23% 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates BKK:UP with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿16.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,101 Vehicles & Parts companies, Union Plastic PCL ranks better than 96.28% on this metric.

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

Union Plastic PCL's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿1.8 Mil. Union Plastic PCL's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿3.0 Mil. Union Plastic PCL's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿318.2 Mil. Union Plastic PCL's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02.

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 Union Plastic PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BKK:UP' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.03   Max: 0.33
Current: 0.05

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Union Plastic PCL was 0.33. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.03.

BKK:UP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
96.28% of 1101 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.29 vs BKK:UP: 0.05

Union Plastic PCL  (BKK:UP) 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.


Union Plastic PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Union Plastic PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Union Plastic PCL'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.

Union Plastic PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Union Plastic PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Union Plastic PCL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BKK:UP vs ORLY, AZO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Union Plastic PCL'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.


Union Plastic PCL Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Union Plastic PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Union Plastic PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Union Plastic PCL Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Union Plastic PCL'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
=(0.493 + 0.658) / 103.211
=0.01

Union Plastic PCL'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
=(1.82 + 2.957) / 318.24
=0.02

* 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 0.02 mean?
Union Plastic PCL (BKK:UP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 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 Union Plastic PCL. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, Union Plastic PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Plastic PCL ranks #41 out of 1101 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 3.7%.
Is Union Plastic PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Union Plastic PCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.33. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. Union Plastic PCL's value of 0.02 is 99.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Union Plastic PCL ranks #41 out of 1101 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Union Plastic PCL has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Plastic PCL's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Union Plastic PCL ranks #41 out of 1101 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Union Plastic PCL in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. Union Plastic PCL's value of 0.02 is 99.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Union Plastic PCL's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 0.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Union Plastic PCL 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.29, based on 1,101 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. Union Plastic PCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is 99.1% 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 Union Plastic PCL. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Union Plastic PCL's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Plastic PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Plastic PCL (BKK:UP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿16.77, compared to a current price of ฿25.25 — trading 50.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 99.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.29. Union Plastic PCL's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Union Plastic PCL (BKK:UP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02 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 Union Plastic PCL (BKK:UP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Plastic PCL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ฿25.25 is trading 50.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿16.77. GuruFocus considers Union Plastic PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:UP:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.02 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.03)
  • GF Value™: ฿16.77 vs. price of ฿25.25 (50.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#41 of 1101)

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


Union Plastic PCL Business Description

Address 11/1 Soi Serithai 62, Minburi Sub-district, Minburi District, Bangkok, THA, 10510
Union Plastic PCL is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of thermoplastics. The company is also involved in the contract manufacture and repair of molds. The reportable segments of company are Manufacture and distribution of thermoplastics and Contract manufacture and repair of molds. The group generates a majority of its revenue from the manufacture and distribution of thermoplastics business.
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