Song Ho Industrial Co (ROCO:5016) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.96 (As of Jun. 2026) — 24% Below Median

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ROCO:5016 Song Ho Industrial Co Ltd ROCO:5016
63 GF Score
Price NT$24.80
GF Value NT$28.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Song Ho Industrial Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Song Ho Industrial Co ROCO:5016 -1.00% 63 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.96 as of Jun. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 3.88. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5016 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$28.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Steel companies, Song Ho Industrial Co ranks worse than 62.37% on this metric.

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

Song Ho Industrial Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$392 Mil. Song Ho Industrial Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$409 Mil. Song Ho Industrial Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$271 Mil. Song Ho Industrial Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.96.

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

ROCO:5016' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.68   Med: 3.88   Max: 6.4
Current: 3.91

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Song Ho Industrial Co was 6.40. The lowest was 2.68. And the median was 3.88.

ROCO:5016's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
62.37% of 497 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.74 vs ROCO:5016: 3.91

Song Ho Industrial Co  (ROCO:5016) 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.


Song Ho Industrial Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Song Ho Industrial Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Song Ho Industrial 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.

Song Ho Industrial Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Song Ho Industrial Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Song Ho Industrial Co Quarterly Data
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ROCO:5016 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Song Ho Industrial 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.


Song Ho Industrial Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Song Ho Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Song Ho Industrial Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Song Ho Industrial 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
=(339.874 + 431.669) / 177.27
=4.35

Song Ho Industrial 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
=(392.493 + 408.611) / 270.584
=2.96

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.96 mean?
Song Ho Industrial Co (ROCO:5016) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.96 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 Song Ho Industrial Co. This is 24% below median its historical median of 3.88. Over the past decade, Song Ho Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.68 to 6.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Song Ho Industrial Co ranks #310 out of 497 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Song Ho Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Song Ho Industrial Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.96 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 3.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.68 to a high of 6.40. The Steel industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.74. Song Ho Industrial Co's value of 2.96 is 8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Song Ho Industrial Co ranks #310 out of 497 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Song Ho Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Song Ho Industrial Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Song Ho Industrial Co ranks #310 out of 497 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Song Ho Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.74. Song Ho Industrial Co's value of 2.96 is 8% above this benchmark. Historically, Song Ho Industrial Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.68 to 6.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.88 vs. the industry median of 2.74, Song Ho Industrial Co 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 2.74, based on 497 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. Song Ho Industrial Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.96 is 8% 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 Song Ho Industrial Co. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Song Ho Industrial Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.96, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 3.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Song Ho Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Song Ho Industrial Co (ROCO:5016) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$28.28, compared to a current price of NT$24.80 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.96, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 3.88 and 8% above the Steel industry median of 2.74. Song Ho Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Song Ho Industrial Co (ROCO:5016), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.96 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 Song Ho Industrial Co (ROCO:5016) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Song Ho Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$24.80 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$28.28. GuruFocus considers Song Ho Industrial Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5016:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.96 (24% below median its 10-year median of 3.88)
  • GF Value™: NT$28.28 vs. price of NT$24.80 (12.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8% above the Steel median (#310 of 497)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5016 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Song Ho Industrial Co Business Description

Address No.61, Nankong 3 Road, Nantou Hsien, Nantou, TWN
Song Ho Industrial Co Ltd manufactures and sells steel products. It offers machine, steel wire, galvanized steel wire strand, steel wire rope, cold-drawn steel bar, spheroidized wire, water-control gate machinery.
63GF Score

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