Sun-Sea Construction (ROCO:5516) Debt-to-EBITDA : 13.93 (As of Jun. 2026) — 97% Above Median

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ROCO:5516 Sun-Sea Construction Corp ROCO:5516
64 GF Score
Price NT$11.90
GF Value NT$17.46
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Sun-Sea Construction Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sun-Sea Construction ROCO:5516 64 Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.93 as of Jun. 2026, which is 97% above its 10-year median of 7.07. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5516 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,408 Construction companies, Sun-Sea Construction ranks worse than 92.68% on this metric.

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

Sun-Sea Construction's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$1,858 Mil. Sun-Sea Construction's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$73 Mil. Sun-Sea Construction's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$34 Mil. Sun-Sea Construction's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 55.98.

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 Sun-Sea Construction's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:5516' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.98   Med: 7.07   Max: 21.46
Current: 13.93

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sun-Sea Construction was 21.46. The lowest was -21.98. And the median was 7.07.

ROCO:5516's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
92.68% of 1408 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.1 vs ROCO:5516: 13.93

Sun-Sea Construction  (ROCO:5516) 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.


Sun-Sea Construction Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sun-Sea Construction Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sun-Sea Construction'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.

Sun-Sea Construction Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sun-Sea Construction 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 7.60 8.57 -12.87 -21.98 21.46

Sun-Sea Construction 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 -651.11 53.76 21.46 11.27 13.93

ROCO:5516 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sun-Sea Construction'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.


Sun-Sea Construction Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sun-Sea Construction's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sun-Sea Construction's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Sun-Sea Construction Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sun-Sea Construction'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
=(1854.942 + 143.28) / 93.178
=21.45

Sun-Sea Construction'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
=(1857.756 + 72.895) / 34.488
=55.98

* 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 13.93 mean?
Sun-Sea Construction (ROCO:5516) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.93 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 Sun-Sea Construction. This is 97% above median its historical median of 7.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun-Sea Construction ranks #1305 out of 1408 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is Sun-Sea Construction's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sun-Sea Construction's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.93 is 97% above median its 10-year median of 7.07. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. Sun-Sea Construction's value of 13.93 is 563.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun-Sea Construction ranks #1305 out of 1408 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sun-Sea Construction has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun-Sea Construction's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sun-Sea Construction ranks #1305 out of 1408 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sun-Sea Construction in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. Sun-Sea Construction's value of 13.93 is 563.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.07 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Sun-Sea Construction 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.10, based on 1,408 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. Sun-Sea Construction's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 13.93 is 563.3% 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 Sun-Sea Construction. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun-Sea Construction's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.93, which is 97% above median its own 10-year median of 7.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun-Sea Construction stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun-Sea Construction (ROCO:5516) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.46, compared to a current price of NT$11.90 — trading 31.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.93, which is 97% above median its 10-year median of 7.07 and 563.3% above the Construction industry median of 2.10. Sun-Sea Construction's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Sun-Sea Construction (ROCO:5516), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 13.93 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 Sun-Sea Construction (ROCO:5516) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun-Sea Construction stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$11.90 is trading 31.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.46. GuruFocus considers Sun-Sea Construction to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5516:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 13.93 (97% above median its 10-year median of 7.07)
  • GF Value™: NT$17.46 vs. price of NT$11.90 (31.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 563.3% above the Construction median (#1305 of 1408)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sun-Sea Construction Business Description

Address 186 Min Tsu Road, Hsin-chu City, TWN
Sun-Sea Construction Corp is engaged in the civil engineering and construction industry. The company constructs commercial buildings, parking lots, schools, technology factories, restaurants, houses, roads, bridges, tunnels and other related projects.
64GF Score

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