CastleNet Technology (ROCO:8059) Debt-to-EBITDA : -62.62 (As of Jun. 2026)

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ROCO:8059 CastleNet Technology Inc ROCO:8059
57 GF Score
Price NT$13.55
GF Value NT$563.93
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is CastleNet Technology Debt-to-EBITDA?

CastleNet Technology ROCO:8059 +0.74% 57 Debt-to-EBITDA is -62.62 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8059 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$563.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,806 Hardware companies, CastleNet Technology ranks worse than 96.29% on this metric.

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

CastleNet Technology's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$3,080 Mil. CastleNet Technology's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$9 Mil. CastleNet Technology's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-49 Mil. CastleNet Technology's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -62.62.

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

ROCO:8059' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.69   Med: -0.21   Max: 20.34
Current: 20.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of CastleNet Technology was 20.34. The lowest was -7.69. And the median was -0.21.

ROCO:8059's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
96.29% of 1806 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs ROCO:8059: 20.34

CastleNet Technology  (ROCO:8059) 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.


CastleNet Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CastleNet Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CastleNet 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.

CastleNet Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

CastleNet 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 -0.56 7.23 16.71 -3.26 -7.69

CastleNet 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 -2.60 -27.23 4.98 4.67 -62.62

ROCO:8059 vs CSCO, MSI, LITE: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, CastleNet 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.


CastleNet Technology Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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CastleNet Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

CastleNet 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
=(1831.791 + 67.073) / -247.066
=-7.69

CastleNet 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
=(3079.52 + 8.922) / -49.324
=-62.62

* 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 -62.62 mean?
CastleNet Technology (ROCO:8059) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -62.62 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 CastleNet Technology. According to the industry distribution chart, CastleNet Technology ranks #1739 out of 1806 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is CastleNet Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
CastleNet Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -62.62. Based on the distribution chart, CastleNet Technology ranks #1739 out of 1806 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CastleNet Technology has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CastleNet Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, CastleNet Technology ranks #1739 out of 1806 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places CastleNet Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. 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 1.69, based on 1,806 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 CastleNet Technology. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CastleNet Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -62.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CastleNet Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CastleNet Technology (ROCO:8059) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$563.93, compared to a current price of NT$13.55 — trading 97.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -62.62. CastleNet Technology's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 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 CastleNet Technology (ROCO:8059), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -62.62 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 CastleNet Technology (ROCO:8059) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CastleNet Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$13.55 is trading 97.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$563.93. GuruFocus considers CastleNet Technology to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8059:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -62.62
  • GF Value™: NT$563.93 vs. price of NT$13.55 (97.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8059 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CastleNet Technology Business Description

Address No. 14, Beishen Road, Ln. 141, Sec. 3, Shenkeng District, New Taipei City, TWN, 222004
CastleNet Technology Inc is a manufacturer of network communication equipment in Taiwan. It is predominantly engaged in the manufacturing and selling of consumer electronics products such as broadband communications and digital home entertainment. It offers products like EMTA Gateway, Data Gateway, Data Modem, and WiFi Mesh System among others. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from America followed by Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
57GF Score

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