Sentronic International (ROCO:3232) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.37 (As of Mar. 2026) — 45% Below Median

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ROCO:3232 Sentronic International Corp ROCO:3232
66 GF Score
Price NT$19.70
GF Value NT$14.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sentronic International Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sentronic International ROCO:3232 +0.51% 66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 6.10. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3232 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$14.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,791 Hardware companies, Sentronic International ranks worse than 82.02% on this metric.

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

Sentronic International's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$75.9 Mil. Sentronic International's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$117.2 Mil. Sentronic International's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$57.2 Mil. Sentronic International's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.37.

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 Sentronic International's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:3232' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.42   Med: 6.1   Max: 11.19
Current: 5.9

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sentronic International was 11.19. The lowest was -1.42. And the median was 6.10.

ROCO:3232's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
82.02% of 1791 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs ROCO:3232: 5.90

Sentronic International  (ROCO:3232) 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.


Sentronic International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sentronic International Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sentronic International'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.

Sentronic International Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sentronic International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Sentronic International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.53 -5.32 2.03 12.43 3.37

ROCO:3232 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Sentronic International'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.


Sentronic International Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sentronic International's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Sentronic International Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sentronic International'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
=(86.413 + 119.793) / 37.652
=5.48

Sentronic International'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
=(75.862 + 117.151) / 57.212
=3.37

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.37 mean?
Sentronic International (ROCO:3232) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.37 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 Sentronic International. This is 45% below median its historical median of 6.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Sentronic International ranks #1469 out of 1791 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 82%.
Is Sentronic International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sentronic International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.37 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 6.10. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Sentronic International's value of 3.37 is 98.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sentronic International ranks #1469 out of 1791 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sentronic International has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sentronic International's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sentronic International ranks #1469 out of 1791 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sentronic International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Sentronic International's value of 3.37 is 98.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.10 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Sentronic International 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.70, based on 1,791 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. Sentronic International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.37 is 98.2% 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 Sentronic International. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sentronic International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.37, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 6.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sentronic International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sentronic International (ROCO:3232) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$14.37, compared to a current price of NT$19.70 — trading 37.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.37, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 6.10 and 98.2% above the Hardware industry median of 1.70. Sentronic International's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Sentronic International (ROCO:3232), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.37 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 Sentronic International (ROCO:3232) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sentronic International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$19.70 is trading 37.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$14.37. GuruFocus considers Sentronic International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3232:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.37 (45% below median its 10-year median of 6.10)
  • GF Value™: NT$14.37 vs. price of NT$19.70 (37.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.2% above the Hardware median (#1469 of 1791)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3232 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sentronic International Business Description

Address No. 93, Xintai 5th Road, 25th Floor, Section 1, Xizhi District, Taipei, TWN
Sentronic International Corp is a Taiwan-based company that engages in the distribution of electronic parts and components. It provides semiconductor components, LCD displays, pick-up heads, LEDs, mini motors, and discrete components.
66GF Score

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