Chia Yi Steel Co (ROCO:2067) Debt-to-EBITDA : -49.07 (As of Jun. 2026)

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ROCO:2067 Chia Yi Steel Co Ltd ROCO:2067
36 GF Score
Price NT$4.82
GF Value NT$9.12
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Chia Yi Steel Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Chia Yi Steel Co ROCO:2067 -0.21% 36 Debt-to-EBITDA is -49.07 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:2067 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,308 Industrial Products companies, Chia Yi Steel Co ranks worse than 43327.51% on this metric.

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

Chia Yi Steel Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$1,011.5 Mil. Chia Yi Steel Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$283.5 Mil. Chia Yi Steel Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-26.4 Mil. Chia Yi Steel Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -49.07.

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 Chia Yi Steel Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:2067' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -246.64   Med: 11.1   Max: 43.44
Current: -104.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Chia Yi Steel Co was 43.44. The lowest was -246.64. And the median was 11.10.

ROCO:2067's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 2308 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs ROCO:2067: -104.25

Chia Yi Steel Co  (ROCO:2067) 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.


Chia Yi Steel Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Chia Yi Steel Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chia Yi Steel 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.

Chia Yi Steel Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Chia Yi Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Chia Yi Steel Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -51.10 -20.08 30.16 -308.65 -49.07

ROCO:2067 vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Chia Yi Steel 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.


Chia Yi Steel Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chia Yi Steel Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chia Yi Steel Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Chia Yi Steel Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Chia Yi Steel 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
=(953.342 + 292.154) / -6.529
=-190.76

Chia Yi Steel 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
=(1011.528 + 283.485) / -26.392
=-49.07

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -49.07 mean?
Chia Yi Steel Co (ROCO:2067) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -49.07 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 Chia Yi Steel Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Chia Yi Steel Co ranks #999999 out of 2308 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Chia Yi Steel Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Chia Yi Steel Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -49.07. Based on the distribution chart, Chia Yi Steel Co ranks #999999 out of 2308 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chia Yi Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chia Yi Steel Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chia Yi Steel Co ranks #999999 out of 2308 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Chia Yi Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. 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 1.69, based on 2,308 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 Chia Yi Steel Co. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chia Yi Steel Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -49.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chia Yi Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chia Yi Steel Co (ROCO:2067) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.12, compared to a current price of NT$4.82 — trading 47.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -49.07. Chia Yi Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Chia Yi Steel Co (ROCO:2067), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -49.07 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 Chia Yi Steel Co (ROCO:2067) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chia Yi Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$4.82 is trading 47.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.12. GuruFocus considers Chia Yi Steel Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:2067:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -49.07
  • GF Value™: NT$9.12 vs. price of NT$4.82 (47.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:2067 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chia Yi Steel Co Business Description

Address No. 21, Chenggong 2nd Street, Beidou Village, Chiayi County, Minxiong, TWN, 62155
Chia Yi Steel Co Ltd is engaged in the casting; processing and trading of various cast irons. Its products include hydraulic parts, industrial parts, and car parts. The company covers mechanical parts, hydraulic valve bodies, compressors, transporters, construction machinery, agricultural machinery, ships, cranes, engines, transmissions, braking systems, spring brackets, and other parts. It also produces railway parts, Elevator pulleys, pumps, bolt mechanical parts, and product assembly operations. The company supplies its products to Asia; European and American countries.
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