ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIESIMOS -1.36%64 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 1.99. GuruFocus rates IMOS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Semiconductors companies, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks worse than 82.96% 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 ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
IMOS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02 Med: 1.99 Max: 6.19
Current: 6.19
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES was 6.19. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 1.99.
IMOS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 82.96% of 716
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.445
vs IMOS: 6.19
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.
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES'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.
For the Semiconductors subindustry, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES'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.
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES'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 four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.05 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 ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES. This is near median its historical median of 1.99. Over the past decade, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.02 to 6.19. According to the industry distribution chart, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks #594 out of 716 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.05 is near median its 10-year median of 1.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 6.19. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's value of 2.05 is 41.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks #594 out of 716 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES ranks #594 out of 716 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's value of 2.05 is 41.9% above this benchmark. Historically, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.02 to 6.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.99 vs. the industry median of 1.45, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.45, based on 716 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. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.05 is 41.9% 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 ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.18, compared to a current price of $63.93 — trading 119.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.99 and 41.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.45. ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05 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 ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES (IMOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $63.93 is trading 119.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.18.
GuruFocus considers ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMOS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.05 (near median its 10-year median of 1.99)
GF Value™: $29.18 vs. price of $63.93 (119.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.9% above the Semiconductors median (#594 of 716)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IMOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES Inc is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of high-integration and high-precision integrated circuits and related assembly and testing services. The company's segments include Testing, Assembly, Testing, and Assembly for LCD, OLED, and other Display Panel Driver Semiconductors (LCDD), Bumping, and others. It derives a majority of its revenue from Taiwan followed by Japan, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and others.
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