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GeneFerm Biotechnology CoROCO:1796 +0.33%72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.68 as of Jun. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 2.43. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1796 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$52.47 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 675 Drug Manufacturers companies, GeneFerm Biotechnology Co ranks worse than 69.19% 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 GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:1796'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66 Med: 2.43 Max: 34.47
Current: 3.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of GeneFerm Biotechnology Co was 34.47. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 2.43.
ROCO:1796's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 69.19% of 675
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.64
vs ROCO:1796: 3.11
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.
GeneFerm Biotechnology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
GeneFerm Biotechnology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, GeneFerm Biotechnology 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.
GeneFerm Biotechnology Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GeneFerm Biotechnology Co'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
GeneFerm Biotechnology Co (ROCO:1796) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.68 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 GeneFerm Biotechnology Co. This is 51% above median its historical median of 2.43. Over the past decade, GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.66 to 34.47. According to the industry distribution chart, GeneFerm Biotechnology Co ranks #467 out of 675 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.68 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 2.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 34.47. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's value of 3.68 is 124.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GeneFerm Biotechnology Co ranks #467 out of 675 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GeneFerm Biotechnology Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, GeneFerm Biotechnology Co ranks #467 out of 675 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places GeneFerm Biotechnology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's value of 3.68 is 124.4% above this benchmark. Historically, GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.66 to 34.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.43 vs. the industry median of 1.64, GeneFerm Biotechnology 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.64, based on 675 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. GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.68 is 124.4% 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 GeneFerm Biotechnology Co. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.68, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GeneFerm Biotechnology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GeneFerm Biotechnology Co (ROCO:1796) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$52.47, compared to a current price of NT$30.15 — trading 42.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.68, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 2.43 and 124.4% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.64. GeneFerm Biotechnology Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 GeneFerm Biotechnology Co (ROCO:1796), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.68 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 GeneFerm Biotechnology Co (ROCO:1796) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GeneFerm Biotechnology Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$30.15 is trading 42.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$52.47.
GuruFocus considers GeneFerm Biotechnology Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:1796:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.68 (51% above median its 10-year median of 2.43)
GF Value™: NT$52.47 vs. price of NT$30.15 (42.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 124.4% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#467 of 675)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1796 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GeneFerm Biotechnology Co Ltd is a fermentation company based in Taiwan. It is engaged in manufacturing health food and supplements which include Fermented Microbial products, Fermented Fungi products, Probiotics and Extraction, and Concentration products among others.
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