K Way Co (ROCO:5201) Debt-to-EBITDA : 13.68 (As of Jun. 2026) — 5600% Above Median

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ROCO:5201 K Way Co Ltd ROCO:5201
66 GF Score
Price NT$27.20
GF Value NT$33.69
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is K Way Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

K Way Co ROCO:5201 +6.46% 66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.68 as of Jun. 2026, which is 5600% above its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5201 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$33.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,727 Software companies, K Way Co ranks worse than 92.82% on this metric.

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

K Way Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$19.2 Mil. K Way Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$127.2 Mil. K Way Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$10.7 Mil. K Way Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 13.68.

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

ROCO:5201' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0.24   Max: 9.26
Current: 9.26

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of K Way Co was 9.26. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.24.

ROCO:5201's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
92.82% of 1727 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1 vs ROCO:5201: 9.26

K Way Co  (ROCO:5201) 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.


K Way Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


K Way Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K Way 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.

K Way Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

K Way 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 0.27 0.20 0.51 0.83 6.02

K Way 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 -5.66 3.89 3.29 -2.02 13.68

ROCO:5201 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, K Way 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.


K Way Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, K Way Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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K Way Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

K Way 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
=(14.754 + 118.654) / 22.159
=6.02

K Way 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
=(19.249 + 127.175) / 10.7
=13.68

* 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 13.68 mean?
K Way Co (ROCO:5201) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.68 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 K Way Co. This is 5600% above median its historical median of 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, K Way Co ranks #1603 out of 1727 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is K Way Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
K Way Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.68 is 5600% above median its 10-year median of 0.24. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.00. K Way Co's value of 13.68 is 1268% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K Way Co ranks #1603 out of 1727 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, K Way Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K Way Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, K Way Co ranks #1603 out of 1727 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places K Way Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.00. K Way Co's value of 13.68 is 1268% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 1.00, K Way 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 1.00, based on 1,727 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. K Way Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.68 is 1268% 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 K Way Co. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K Way Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.68, which is 5600% above median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K Way Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K Way Co (ROCO:5201) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.69, compared to a current price of NT$27.20 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.68, which is 5600% above median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 1268% above the Software industry median of 1.00. K Way Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 K Way Co (ROCO:5201), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.68 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 K Way Co (ROCO:5201) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K Way Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$27.20 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.69. GuruFocus considers K Way Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5201:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 13.68 (5600% above median its 10-year median of 0.24)
  • GF Value™: NT$33.69 vs. price of NT$27.20 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1268% above the Software median (#1603 of 1727)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5201 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


K Way Co Business Description

Address Guangfu North Road, 5th Floor, No. 35, Lane 11, Songshan District, Taipei, TWN
K Way Co Ltd operates as a software company in financial industry. The company is focuses on the development of key system software in the securities and financial industry for trading, settlement, market data, FIX, trading tools. It mainly offers stable and speedy trading system, cross platform system, database settlement system, money management system, investment account management system & others.
66GF Score

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