Vate Technology (ROCO:5344) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.80 (As of Jun. 2026) — 11% Below Median

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ROCO:5344 Vate Technology Corp Ltd ROCO:5344
71 GF Score
Price NT$13.55
GF Value NT$18.25
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Vate Technology Debt-to-EBITDA?

Vate Technology ROCO:5344 +0.37% 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.80 as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5344 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 742 Semiconductors companies, Vate Technology ranks better than 56.6% on this metric.

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

Vate Technology's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$6.0 Mil. Vate Technology's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$41.9 Mil. Vate Technology's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$59.6 Mil. Vate Technology's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.80.

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

ROCO:5344' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 0.9   Max: 1.5
Current: 0.92

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Vate Technology was 1.50. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.90.

ROCO:5344's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
56.6% of 742 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.305 vs ROCO:5344: 0.92

Vate Technology  (ROCO:5344) 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.


Vate Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Vate Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vate Technology'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.

Vate Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Vate Technology 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 0.54 0.99 0.80 0.53 1.50

Vate Technology 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 -11.52 1.34 0.65 0.54 0.80

ROCO:5344 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Vate Technology'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.


Vate Technology Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Vate Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Vate Technology'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
=(7.086 + 29.474) / 24.434
=1.50

Vate Technology'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
=(5.96 + 41.873) / 59.588
=0.80

* 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 0.80 mean?
Vate Technology (ROCO:5344) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.80 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 Vate Technology. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Vate Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.53 to 1.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Vate Technology ranks #322 out of 742 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is Vate Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Vate Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.80 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 1.50. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.31. Vate Technology's value of 0.80 is 38.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vate Technology ranks #322 out of 742 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vate Technology has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vate Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Vate Technology ranks #322 out of 742 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Vate Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.31. Vate Technology's value of 0.80 is 38.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Vate Technology's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.53 to 1.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 1.31, Vate Technology has consistently been below 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 1.31, based on 742 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. Vate Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.80 is 38.7% below 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 Vate Technology. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vate Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.80, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vate Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vate Technology (ROCO:5344) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.25, compared to a current price of NT$13.55 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.80, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 38.7% below the Semiconductors industry median of 1.31. Vate Technology's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Vate Technology (ROCO:5344), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.80 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 Vate Technology (ROCO:5344) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vate Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$13.55 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.25. GuruFocus considers Vate Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5344:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.80 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.90)
  • GF Value™: NT$18.25 vs. price of NT$13.55 (25.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 38.7% below the Semiconductors median (#322 of 742)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5344 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vate Technology Business Description

Address No. 9, Lixing 5th Road, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, TWN
Vate Technology Corp Ltd is engaged in providing integrated circuit chip testing services and the trading of lighting equipment and fixtures. The company's services include CP testing service, FT Testing Service, SLT Testing Service, CIS Testing Service, and Back End Service. It operates in single segment of testing and processing of electronic components and the sales of lighting fixtures, using testing equipment to provide IC and wafer testing services and LED lighting fixture sales and installation services. Geographically it operates in Taiwan.
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