Podak Co (ROCO:3537) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.01 (As of Jun. 2026) — 34% Below Median

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ROCO:3537 Podak Co Ltd ROCO:3537
75 GF Score
Price NT$56.20
GF Value NT$49.72
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Podak Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Podak Co ROCO:3537 +1.26% 75 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.01 as of Jun. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 1.53. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3537 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$49.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,333 Industrial Products companies, Podak Co ranks better than 69.95% on this metric.

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

Podak Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$262 Mil. Podak Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$2 Mil. Podak Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$262 Mil. Podak Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.01.

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

ROCO:3537' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.53   Max: 3.04
Current: 0.75

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Podak Co was 3.04. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.53.

ROCO:3537's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
69.95% of 2333 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs ROCO:3537: 0.75

Podak Co  (ROCO:3537) 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.


Podak Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Podak Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Podak 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.

Podak Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Podak 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 1.20 1.65 2.12 1.42 2.03

Podak 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 -1.09 1.34 1.10 0.74 1.01

ROCO:3537 vs VRT, BE: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Podak 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.


Podak Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Podak Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Podak 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
=(413.4 + 3.165) / 205.211
=2.03

Podak 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
=(261.841 + 2.398) / 262.42
=1.01

* 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 1.01 mean?
Podak Co (ROCO:3537) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.01 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 Podak Co. This is 34% below median its historical median of 1.53. Over the past decade, Podak Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.75 to 3.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Podak Co ranks #701 out of 2333 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Podak Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Podak Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.01 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 3.04. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Podak Co's value of 1.01 is 40.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Podak Co ranks #701 out of 2333 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Podak Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Podak Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Podak Co ranks #701 out of 2333 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Podak Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Podak Co's value of 1.01 is 40.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Podak Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.75 to 3.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.53 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Podak 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.69, based on 2,333 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. Podak Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.01 is 40.2% 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 Podak 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. Podak Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.01, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 1.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Podak Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Podak Co (ROCO:3537) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$49.72, compared to a current price of NT$56.20 — trading 13% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.01, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.53 and 40.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.69. Podak Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Podak Co (ROCO:3537), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.01 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 Podak Co (ROCO:3537) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Podak Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$56.20 is trading 13% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$49.72. GuruFocus considers Podak Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3537:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.01 (34% below median its 10-year median of 1.53)
  • GF Value™: NT$49.72 vs. price of NT$56.20 (13% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.2% below the Industrial Products median (#701 of 2333)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3537 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Podak Co Business Description

Address Zhongshan N. Road, 10th Floor, No 129, Sector 2, Zhongshan District, Taipei, TWN, 104
Podak Co Ltd are mainly engaged in the import and export trading of various motors, electronic components, and electrical machinery, as well as acting as an agent, bidding, and distributing for domestic and foreign manufacturers of the aforementioned products.
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