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Speed TechROCO:5457 +0.19%70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.28 as of Jun. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5457 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$54.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,800 Hardware companies, Speed Tech ranks worse than 62.33% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Speed Tech's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:5457'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12 Med: 2.21 Max: 4.56
Current: 2.6
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Speed Tech was 4.56. The lowest was 1.12. And the median was 2.21.
ROCO:5457's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 62.33% of 1800
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs ROCO:5457: 2.60
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.
Speed Tech Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Speed Tech Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Speed Tech'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.
ROCO:5457 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Speed Tech'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.
Speed Tech Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Speed Tech's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Speed Tech's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
Speed Tech (ROCO:5457) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.28 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 Speed Tech. This is 48% above median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, Speed Tech's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.12 to 4.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Speed Tech ranks #1122 out of 1800 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is Speed Tech's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Speed Tech's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.28 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 4.56. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Speed Tech's value of 3.28 is 90.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Speed Tech ranks #1122 out of 1800 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Speed Tech has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Speed Tech's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Speed Tech ranks #1122 out of 1800 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Speed Tech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Speed Tech's value of 3.28 is 90.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Speed Tech's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.12 to 4.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Speed Tech 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.72, based on 1,800 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. Speed Tech's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.28 is 90.7% 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 Speed Tech. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Speed Tech's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.28, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Speed Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Speed Tech (ROCO:5457) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$54.57, compared to a current price of NT$26.75 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.28, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 90.7% above the Hardware industry median of 1.72. Speed Tech's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Speed Tech (ROCO:5457), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.28 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 Speed Tech (ROCO:5457) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Speed Tech stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$26.75 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$54.57.
GuruFocus considers Speed Tech to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5457:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.28 (48% above median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: NT$54.57 vs. price of NT$26.75 (51% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.7% above the Hardware median (#1122 of 1800)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5457 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Speed Tech Corp mainly engage in the design, manufacture, and sale of various electronic connectors, related control buttons, key components, mechanical design, processing, manufacturing, and sale of various precision molds, jigs, plastic molding products, and other computer, electronic, and communication products. The Group's reporting segments Electronic Connectors segment mainly engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer, electronic, and communication connectors, as well as buttons; the Mold and Plastic Injection segment mainly engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of various precision molds, dies, and plastic molding products. The majority of revenue comes from Connector Department. It has presence in China and Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Asia, and Others.
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