Time Interconnect Technology (FRA:M4D) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.03 (As of Dec. 2025) — 15% Below Median

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FRA:M4D Time Interconnect Technology Ltd FRA:M4D
56 GF Score
Price €1.65
GF Value €0.84
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Time Interconnect Technology Debt-to-EBITDA?

Time Interconnect Technology FRA:M4D -0.60% 56 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.03 as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 2.38. GuruFocus rates FRA:M4D with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,330 Industrial Products companies, Time Interconnect Technology ranks worse than 59.23% on this metric.

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

Time Interconnect Technology's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €221 Mil. Time Interconnect Technology's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €33 Mil. Time Interconnect Technology's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €125 Mil. Time Interconnect Technology's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.03.

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 Time Interconnect Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:M4D' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 2.38   Max: 8.37
Current: 2.36

During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Time Interconnect Technology was 8.37. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 2.38.

FRA:M4D's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
59.23% of 2330 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.68 vs FRA:M4D: 2.36

Time Interconnect Technology  (FRA:M4D) 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.


Time Interconnect Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Time Interconnect Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Time Interconnect Technology'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.

Time Interconnect Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Time Interconnect Technology Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Time Interconnect Technology Semi-Annual Data
Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 7.31 4.06 2.21 2.52 2.03

FRA:M4D vs VRT, BE: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Time Interconnect Technology'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.


Time Interconnect Technology Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Time Interconnect Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Time Interconnect Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Time Interconnect Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Time Interconnect Technology'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
=(220.73 + 32.73) / 130.305
=1.95

Time Interconnect Technology's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(220.73 + 32.73) / 124.802
=2.03

* 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 two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.03 mean?
Time Interconnect Technology (FRA:M4D) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.03 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 Time Interconnect Technology. This is 15% below median its historical median of 2.38. Over the past decade, Time Interconnect Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.23 to 8.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Time Interconnect Technology ranks #1380 out of 2330 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is Time Interconnect Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Time Interconnect Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.03 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 2.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 8.37. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. Time Interconnect Technology's value of 2.03 is 20.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Time Interconnect Technology ranks #1380 out of 2330 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Time Interconnect Technology has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Time Interconnect Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Time Interconnect Technology ranks #1380 out of 2330 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Time Interconnect Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. Time Interconnect Technology's value of 2.03 is 20.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Time Interconnect Technology's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.23 to 8.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.38 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Time Interconnect Technology 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.68, based on 2,330 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. Time Interconnect Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.03 is 20.8% 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 Time Interconnect Technology. For the Industrial Products 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. Time Interconnect Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.03, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 2.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Time Interconnect Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Time Interconnect Technology (FRA:M4D) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.84, compared to a current price of €1.65 — trading 96.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.03, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 2.38 and 20.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.68. Time Interconnect Technology's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Time Interconnect Technology (FRA:M4D), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.03 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 Time Interconnect Technology (FRA:M4D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Time Interconnect Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.65 is trading 96.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.84. GuruFocus considers Time Interconnect Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:M4D:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.03 (15% below median its 10-year median of 2.38)
  • GF Value™: €0.84 vs. price of €1.65 (96.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1380 of 2330)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M4D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Time Interconnect Technology Business Description

Other Exchanges 01729:Hong Kong
Address 5 Science Park East Avenue, Units 213-221, 2nd Floor, Building 5E, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, Hong Kong, HKG
Time Interconnect Technology Ltd is an investment holding company. The Group currently manufactures and supplies a wide variety of copper & optical fiber cable assemblies, digital cable products, copper wire products, medical products, and servers, which are produced to the specifications and designs of its individual customer partners. The firm is organized into its four operating divisions: Cable assembly, Digital cables, Copper wire, and Server. The company generates revenue from the Server segment, which includes the manufacturing and trading of server products. Its geographic areas are Mainland China, America, Asia, Europe, and Others. The company serves Telecommunication, Data Center, Automotive, Medical equipment, and Industrial equipment sectors.
56GF Score

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