Connection Technology Systems (ROCO:3672) Debt-to-EBITDA : -4.54 (As of Jun. 2026)

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ROCO:3672 Connection Technology Systems Inc ROCO:3672
57 GF Score
Price NT$12.45
GF Value NT$10.14
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Connection Technology Systems Debt-to-EBITDA?

Connection Technology Systems ROCO:3672 57 Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.54 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3672 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$10.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,814 Hardware companies, Connection Technology Systems ranks worse than 55126.74% on this metric.

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

Connection Technology Systems's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$170.0 Mil. Connection Technology Systems's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$39.2 Mil. Connection Technology Systems's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-46.1 Mil. Connection Technology Systems's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -4.54.

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 Connection Technology Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:3672' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.52   Med: 0.66   Max: 13.82
Current: -5.89

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Connection Technology Systems was 13.82. The lowest was -8.52. And the median was 0.66.

ROCO:3672's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1814 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.645 vs ROCO:3672: -5.89

Connection Technology Systems  (ROCO:3672) 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.


Connection Technology Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Connection Technology Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Connection Technology Systems'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.

Connection Technology Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Connection Technology Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Connection Technology Systems 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 -1.78 -13.50 -4.66 -5.04 -4.54

ROCO:3672 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Connection Technology Systems'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.


Connection Technology Systems Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Connection Technology Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Connection Technology Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Connection Technology Systems'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
=(151.211 + 51.929) / -53.064
=-3.83

Connection Technology Systems'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
=(170.025 + 39.165) / -46.096
=-4.54

* 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 -4.54 mean?
Connection Technology Systems (ROCO:3672) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -4.54 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 Connection Technology Systems. According to the industry distribution chart, Connection Technology Systems ranks #999999 out of 1814 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Connection Technology Systems' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Connection Technology Systems' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.54. Based on the distribution chart, Connection Technology Systems ranks #999999 out of 1814 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Connection Technology Systems has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Connection Technology Systems' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Connection Technology Systems ranks #999999 out of 1814 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Connection Technology Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. 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 1.65, based on 1,814 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 Connection Technology Systems. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Connection Technology Systems's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Connection Technology Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Connection Technology Systems (ROCO:3672) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$10.14, compared to a current price of NT$12.45 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.54. Connection Technology Systems' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Connection Technology Systems (ROCO:3672), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -4.54 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 Connection Technology Systems (ROCO:3672) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Connection Technology Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$12.45 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$10.14. GuruFocus considers Connection Technology Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3672:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -4.54
  • GF Value™: NT$10.14 vs. price of NT$12.45 (22.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3672 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Connection Technology Systems Business Description

Address 18F-6, No.79, Sec.1, Xintai 5th Road, Xizhi District, New Taipei City, Taipei, TWN, 221
Connection Technology Systems Inc. is engaged in providing fiber optic communication products and services in Taiwan. Its main products include Fiber Switch Product, Fiber Gateway Product, PoE Product, Media Converter Product.
57GF Score

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