OST (Ostin Technology Group Co) Debt-to-EBITDA : -3.82 (As of Mar. 2026)

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OST Ostin Technology Group Co Ltd OST
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Price $1.70
GF Value $1.94
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What is Ostin Technology Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Ostin Technology Group Co OST -1.45% 20 Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.82 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OST with a GF Score™ of 20/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.94. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

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

Ostin Technology Group Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $25.37 Mil. Ostin Technology Group Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.64 Mil. Ostin Technology Group Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-7.85 Mil. Ostin Technology Group Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.82.

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 Ostin Technology Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

OST' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.64   Med: 3.24   Max: 9.44
Current: -3.68

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ostin Technology Group Co was 9.44. The lowest was -6.64. And the median was 3.24.

OST's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 1.72 vs OST: -3.68

Ostin Technology Group Co  (NAS:OST) 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.


Ostin Technology Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ostin Technology Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ostin Technology Group 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.

Ostin Technology Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Ostin Technology Group Co Annual Data
Trend Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 6.02 5.58 -3.97 -6.64 -4.48

Ostin Technology Group Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -6.22 -6.76 -2.60 -3.02 -3.82

OST vs MTEK, IEHC, DAIO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Ostin Technology Group 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.


Ostin Technology Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Ostin Technology Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ostin Technology Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Ostin Technology Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Ostin Technology Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(23.248 + 2.388) / -5.726
=-4.48

Ostin Technology Group 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
=(25.37 + 4.639) / -7.852
=-3.82

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -3.82 mean?
Ostin Technology Group Co (OST) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -3.82 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 Ostin Technology Group Co.
Is Ostin Technology Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ostin Technology Group Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.82. Overall, Ostin Technology Group Co has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ostin Technology Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MTEK and IEHC?
Ostin Technology Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA of -3.82 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.72, based on 1,795 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 Ostin Technology Group Co. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ostin Technology Group Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ostin Technology Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Ostin Technology Group Co (OST) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -3.82. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.94, compared to a current price of $1.70 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.82. Ostin Technology Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Ostin Technology Group Co (OST), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.82 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 Ostin Technology Group Co (OST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ostin Technology Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.70 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.94.

Key valuation signals for OST:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -3.82
  • GF Value™: $1.94 vs. price of $1.70 (12.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 20/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Ostin Technology Group Co Business Description

Address 1 Kechuang Road, Building 2, 101, Qixia District, Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, CHN, 210046
Ostin Technology Group Co Ltd is a holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of designing, developing and manufacturing TFT-LCD modules and polarizers in a wide range of sizes and customized sizes. Its display modules are mainly used in consumer electronics, commercial LCD displays and automotive displays. The company also manufactures polarizers used in the TFT-LCD display modules and protective films for the OLED display panel. It manufactures two categories of products: display modules and polarizers. Geographically, it generates the majority of revenue from Mainland China and the rest from Hong Kong, Taiwan and other countries.
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