EST Global Apparel Co (ROCO:4413) Debt-to-EBITDA : -174.63 (As of Jun. 2026)

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ROCO:4413 EST Global Apparel Co Ltd ROCO:4413
72 GF Score
Price NT$19.70
GF Value NT$32.59
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is EST Global Apparel Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

EST Global Apparel Co ROCO:4413 -1.50% 72 Debt-to-EBITDA is -174.63 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4413 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$32.59 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 832 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, EST Global Apparel Co ranks better than 60.34% on this metric.

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

EST Global Apparel Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$2.9 Mil. EST Global Apparel Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$85.8 Mil. EST Global Apparel Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-0.5 Mil. EST Global Apparel Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -174.63.

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

ROCO:4413' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.28   Med: 2.43   Max: 7.63
Current: 1.82

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of EST Global Apparel Co was 7.63. The lowest was -0.28. And the median was 2.43.

ROCO:4413's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
60.34% of 832 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.675 vs ROCO:4413: 1.82

EST Global Apparel Co  (ROCO:4413) 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.


EST Global Apparel Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


EST Global Apparel Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EST Global Apparel 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.

EST Global Apparel Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

EST Global Apparel Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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EST Global Apparel 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 -2.29 1.55 0.83 3.10 -174.63

ROCO:4413 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, EST Global Apparel 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.


EST Global Apparel Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, EST Global Apparel Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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EST Global Apparel Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EST Global Apparel 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
=(2.629 + 87.176) / 26.356
=3.41

EST Global Apparel 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
=(2.935 + 85.778) / -0.508
=-174.63

* 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 -174.63 mean?
EST Global Apparel Co (ROCO:4413) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -174.63 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 EST Global Apparel Co. According to the industry distribution chart, EST Global Apparel Co ranks #330 out of 832 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is EST Global Apparel Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
EST Global Apparel Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -174.63. Based on the distribution chart, EST Global Apparel Co ranks #330 out of 832 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, EST Global Apparel Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EST Global Apparel Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, EST Global Apparel Co ranks #330 out of 832 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts EST Global Apparel Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.68. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.68, based on 832 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 EST Global Apparel Co. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EST Global Apparel Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -174.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EST Global Apparel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EST Global Apparel Co (ROCO:4413) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$32.59, compared to a current price of NT$19.70 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -174.63. EST Global Apparel Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 EST Global Apparel Co (ROCO:4413), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -174.63 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 EST Global Apparel Co (ROCO:4413) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EST Global Apparel Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$19.70 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$32.59. GuruFocus considers EST Global Apparel Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4413:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -174.63
  • GF Value™: NT$32.59 vs. price of NT$19.70 (39.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4413 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


EST Global Apparel Co Business Description

Address No.252, Section 2, 8th Floor, New Taipei Blvd, Sanchong District, Taipei, TWN
EST Global Apparel Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company engages in the clothing business. It provides yoga, functional, seamless, loungewear, denim clothing, and jacket apparel products.
72GF Score

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