C-Media Electronics (ROCO:6237) Debt-to-EBITDA : -3.41 (As of Jun. 2026)

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ROCO:6237 C-Media Electronics Inc ROCO:6237
59 GF Score
Price NT$34.80
GF Value NT$55.70
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is C-Media Electronics Debt-to-EBITDA?

C-Media Electronics ROCO:6237 +1.46% 59 Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.41 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6237 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$55.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 746 Semiconductors companies, C-Media Electronics ranks worse than 134048.12% on this metric.

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

C-Media Electronics's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$34.8 Mil. C-Media Electronics's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$91.4 Mil. C-Media Electronics's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-37.0 Mil. C-Media Electronics's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -3.41.

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 C-Media Electronics's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:6237' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.71   Med: -0.03   Max: 0.03
Current: -3.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of C-Media Electronics was 0.03. The lowest was -3.71. And the median was -0.03.

ROCO:6237's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 746 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.34 vs ROCO:6237: -3.71

C-Media Electronics  (ROCO:6237) 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.


C-Media Electronics Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


C-Media Electronics Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for C-Media Electronics'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.

C-Media Electronics Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

C-Media Electronics 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 0.01 -0.04 -0.06 -0.29 -0.14

C-Media Electronics 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 -0.03 -0.18 -1.88 -0.22 -3.41

ROCO:6237 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, C-Media Electronics'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.


C-Media Electronics Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where C-Media Electronics's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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C-Media Electronics Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

C-Media Electronics'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
=(8.213 + 7.342) / -108.364
=-0.14

C-Media Electronics'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
=(34.845 + 91.357) / -37.008
=-3.41

* 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 -3.41 mean?
C-Media Electronics (ROCO:6237) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -3.41 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 C-Media Electronics. According to the industry distribution chart, C-Media Electronics ranks #999999 out of 746 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is C-Media Electronics' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
C-Media Electronics' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.41. Based on the distribution chart, C-Media Electronics ranks #999999 out of 746 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, C-Media Electronics has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C-Media Electronics' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, C-Media Electronics ranks #999999 out of 746 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places C-Media Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.34. 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 1.34, based on 746 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. 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 C-Media Electronics. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. C-Media Electronics's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C-Media Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C-Media Electronics (ROCO:6237) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$55.70, compared to a current price of NT$34.80 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.41. C-Media Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 C-Media Electronics (ROCO:6237), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.41 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 C-Media Electronics (ROCO:6237) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C-Media Electronics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$34.80 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$55.70. GuruFocus considers C-Media Electronics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6237:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -3.41
  • GF Value™: NT$55.70 vs. price of NT$34.80 (37.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6237 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


C-Media Electronics Business Description

Address Sec. 4 Civil Boulevard, 6th Floor, No.100, Taipei, TWN, 106
C-Media Electronics Inc is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the import and export of electronic components, integrated circuits, computers, and their peripherals, as well as the manufacturing of electronic components, providing information software service, manufacturing of optical instruments, and manufacturing of lighting equipment. Its products are USB AUDIO CODEC, USB AUDIO CONTROLLER, USB SPEAKER AMP, AUDIO DSP, and CODEC. Its geographic areas are Taiwan, Mainland China, and Others.
59GF Score

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