WiseChip Semiconductor (ROCO:5245) Debt-to-EBITDA : 44.56 (As of Jun. 2026) — 3879% Above Median

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ROCO:5245 WiseChip Semiconductor Inc ROCO:5245
61 GF Score
Price NT$22.45
GF Value NT$24.85
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is WiseChip Semiconductor Debt-to-EBITDA?

WiseChip Semiconductor ROCO:5245 -1.54% 61 Debt-to-EBITDA is 44.56 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3879% above its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5245 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$24.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 744 Semiconductors companies, WiseChip Semiconductor ranks worse than 134408.47% on this metric.

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

WiseChip Semiconductor's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$681.4 Mil. WiseChip Semiconductor's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$150.0 Mil. WiseChip Semiconductor's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$18.7 Mil. WiseChip Semiconductor's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 44.56.

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 WiseChip Semiconductor's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:5245' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.39   Med: 1.12   Max: 321.47
Current: -16.31

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of WiseChip Semiconductor was 321.47. The lowest was -22.39. And the median was 1.12.

ROCO:5245's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 744 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs ROCO:5245: -16.31

WiseChip Semiconductor  (ROCO:5245) 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.


WiseChip Semiconductor Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


WiseChip Semiconductor Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WiseChip Semiconductor'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.

WiseChip Semiconductor Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

WiseChip Semiconductor 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 0.53 1.15 -22.39 321.47 -9.55

WiseChip Semiconductor 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 -7.00 -16.74 -4.70 379.71 44.56

ROCO:5245 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, WiseChip Semiconductor'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.


WiseChip Semiconductor Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, WiseChip Semiconductor's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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WiseChip Semiconductor Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

WiseChip Semiconductor'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
=(603.866 + 224.654) / -86.723
=-9.55

WiseChip Semiconductor'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
=(681.401 + 149.993) / 18.656
=44.56

* 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 44.56 mean?
WiseChip Semiconductor (ROCO:5245) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 44.56 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 WiseChip Semiconductor. This is 3879% above median its historical median of 1.12. According to the industry distribution chart, WiseChip Semiconductor ranks #999999 out of 744 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is WiseChip Semiconductor's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
WiseChip Semiconductor's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 44.56 is 3879% above median its 10-year median of 1.12. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.26. WiseChip Semiconductor's value of 44.56 is 3436.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WiseChip Semiconductor ranks #999999 out of 744 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WiseChip Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WiseChip Semiconductor's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, WiseChip Semiconductor ranks #999999 out of 744 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places WiseChip Semiconductor in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.26. WiseChip Semiconductor's value of 44.56 is 3436.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 1.26, WiseChip Semiconductor 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.26, based on 744 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. WiseChip Semiconductor's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 44.56 is 3436.5% 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 WiseChip Semiconductor. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WiseChip Semiconductor's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 44.56, which is 3879% above median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WiseChip Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WiseChip Semiconductor (ROCO:5245) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$24.85, compared to a current price of NT$22.45 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 44.56, which is 3879% above median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 3436.5% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.26. WiseChip Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 WiseChip Semiconductor (ROCO:5245), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 44.56 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 WiseChip Semiconductor (ROCO:5245) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WiseChip Semiconductor stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$22.45 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$24.85. GuruFocus considers WiseChip Semiconductor to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5245:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 44.56 (3879% above median its 10-year median of 1.12)
  • GF Value™: NT$24.85 vs. price of NT$22.45 (9.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3436.5% above the Semiconductors median (#999999 of 744)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5245 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


WiseChip Semiconductor Business Description

Address No. 8, Kebei 2nd Road, Hsinchu Science and Technology Park, Zhunan Town, Chu-Nan, Miaoli County, TWN, 350
WiseChip Semiconductor Inc operates in optic-electrical industry. It is engaged in the research and development, design, manufacturing, and marketing of OEL (OLED, Organic Light Emitting Diode). The company's products include OLED display, full-color displays, monochrome displays, bendable OLED, transparent OLED, matrix OLED.
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