SunWay Biotech Co (ROCO:1271) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.34 (As of Jun. 2026) — 394% Above Median

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ROCO:1271 SunWay Biotech Co Ltd ROCO:1271
82 GF Score
Price NT$59.50
GF Value NT$113.57
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is SunWay Biotech Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

SunWay Biotech Co ROCO:1271 +0.17% 82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.34 as of Jun. 2026, which is 394% above its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1271 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$113.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, SunWay Biotech Co ranks worse than 84.09% on this metric.

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

SunWay Biotech Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$846 Mil. SunWay Biotech Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$803 Mil. SunWay Biotech Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$309 Mil. SunWay Biotech Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.34.

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 SunWay Biotech Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:1271' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 1.08   Max: 6.4
Current: 6.4

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of SunWay Biotech Co was 6.40. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 1.08.

ROCO:1271's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
84.09% of 1565 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.08 vs ROCO:1271: 6.40

SunWay Biotech Co  (ROCO:1271) 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.


SunWay Biotech Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


SunWay Biotech Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SunWay Biotech 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.

SunWay Biotech Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

SunWay Biotech Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.11 1.47 3.65 1.08 4.49

SunWay Biotech Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 1.07 1.30 2.91 4.29 5.34

ROCO:1271 vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, SunWay Biotech 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.


SunWay Biotech Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SunWay Biotech Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SunWay Biotech Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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SunWay Biotech Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

SunWay Biotech 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
=(262.635 + 623.81) / 197.441
=4.49

SunWay Biotech Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(845.54 + 803.476) / 308.6
=5.34

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.34 mean?
SunWay Biotech Co (ROCO:1271) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.34 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SunWay Biotech Co. This is 394% above median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, SunWay Biotech Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.11 to 6.40. According to the industry distribution chart, SunWay Biotech Co ranks #1316 out of 1565 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is SunWay Biotech Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
SunWay Biotech Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.34 is 394% above median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 6.40. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. SunWay Biotech Co's value of 5.34 is 156.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SunWay Biotech Co ranks #1316 out of 1565 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SunWay Biotech Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SunWay Biotech Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, SunWay Biotech Co ranks #1316 out of 1565 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places SunWay Biotech Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. SunWay Biotech Co's value of 5.34 is 156.7% above this benchmark. Historically, SunWay Biotech Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.11 to 6.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 2.08, SunWay Biotech 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.08, based on 1,565 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. SunWay Biotech Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.34 is 156.7% 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 SunWay Biotech Co. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunWay Biotech Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.34, which is 394% above median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SunWay Biotech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SunWay Biotech Co (ROCO:1271) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$113.57, compared to a current price of NT$59.50 — trading 47.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.34, which is 394% above median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 156.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.08. SunWay Biotech Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 SunWay Biotech Co (ROCO:1271), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.34 as of Jun. 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 SunWay Biotech Co (ROCO:1271) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SunWay Biotech Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$59.50 is trading 47.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$113.57. GuruFocus considers SunWay Biotech Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:1271:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.34 (394% above median its 10-year median of 1.08)
  • GF Value™: NT$113.57 vs. price of NT$59.50 (47.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 156.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1316 of 1565)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1271 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SunWay Biotech Co Business Description

Address No. 139, Xing’ai Road, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 11494
SunWay Biotech Co Ltd is engaged in the research, design and manufacturing of Monascus purpureus NTU 568, Lactobacillus paracasei subsp, paracasei NTU 101, and the related products.
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