Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.13 (As of Jun. 2026) — 66% Below Median

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ROCO:2643 Soonest Express Co Ltd ROCO:2643
82 GF Score
Price NT$62.90
GF Value NT$110.44
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Soonest Express Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Soonest Express Co ROCO:2643 82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.13 as of Jun. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates ROCO:2643 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$110.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 880 Transportation companies, Soonest Express Co ranks better than 95.23% on this metric.

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

Soonest Express Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$32 Mil. Soonest Express Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$22 Mil. Soonest Express Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$434 Mil. Soonest Express Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.13.

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

ROCO:2643' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.38   Max: 0.68
Current: 0.13

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Soonest Express Co was 0.68. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.38.

ROCO:2643's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
95.23% of 880 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.625 vs ROCO:2643: 0.13

Soonest Express Co  (ROCO:2643) 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.


Soonest Express Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Soonest Express Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Soonest Express 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.

Soonest Express Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Soonest Express Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.16 0.10 0.48 0.51 0.44

Soonest Express 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 1.41 0.30 0.45 0.69 0.13

ROCO:2643 vs UPS, FDX, EXPD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Soonest Express 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.


Soonest Express Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Soonest Express Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Soonest Express Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Soonest Express 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
=(136.193 + 35.284) / 386.179
=0.44

Soonest Express 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
=(32.479 + 22.339) / 434.112
=0.13

* 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 0.13 mean?
Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.13 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 Soonest Express Co. This is 66% below median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Soonest Express Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Soonest Express Co ranks #42 out of 880 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Soonest Express Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Soonest Express Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.13 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.68. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.63. Soonest Express Co's value of 0.13 is 95% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soonest Express Co ranks #42 out of 880 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Soonest Express 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 Soonest Express Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Soonest Express Co ranks #42 out of 880 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Soonest Express Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.63. Soonest Express Co's value of 0.13 is 95% below this benchmark. Historically, Soonest Express Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 2.63, Soonest Express Co has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.63, based on 880 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. Soonest Express Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.13 is 95% below 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 Soonest Express Co. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soonest Express Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.13, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soonest Express Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$110.44, compared to a current price of NT$62.90 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.13, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 95% below the Transportation industry median of 2.63. Soonest Express Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.13 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 Soonest Express Co (ROCO:2643) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soonest Express Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$62.90 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$110.44. GuruFocus considers Soonest Express Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:2643:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.13 (66% below median its 10-year median of 0.38)
  • GF Value™: NT$110.44 vs. price of NT$62.90 (43% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95% below the Transportation median (#42 of 880)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:2643 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Soonest Express Co Business Description

Address 4th Floor, Number 34, Rui Guang Road, Taipei, TWN, 114
Soonest Express Co Ltd is a Taiwan based company involved in providing cargo handling services to airlines. The company's services include Air Freight Forwarding, Ocean Freight Forwarding, Custom Clearance, Transit, and Courier Express.
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