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Hsin Tai GasROCO:8917 -0.76%93 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8917 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$76.13 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 448 Utilities - Regulated companies, Hsin Tai Gas ranks better than 97.99% 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 Hsin Tai Gas's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8917'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.03
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hsin Tai Gas was 0.03. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.02.
ROCO:8917's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 97.99% of 448
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.01
vs ROCO:8917: 0.02
Hsin Tai Gas (ROCO:8917) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Hsin Tai Gas Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hsin Tai Gas Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hsin Tai Gas'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:8917 vs ATO, NI, UGI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Hsin Tai Gas'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.
Hsin Tai Gas Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hsin Tai Gas's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hsin Tai Gas'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Hsin Tai Gas (ROCO:8917) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hsin Tai Gas. This is near median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Hsin Tai Gas ranks #9 out of 448 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is Hsin Tai Gas' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hsin Tai Gas' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is near median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.01. Hsin Tai Gas' value of 0.02 is 99.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hsin Tai Gas ranks #9 out of 448 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hsin Tai Gas has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hsin Tai Gas' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hsin Tai Gas ranks #9 out of 448 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hsin Tai Gas in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.01. Hsin Tai Gas' value of 0.02 is 99.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 4.01, Hsin Tai Gas 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.01, based on 448 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. Hsin Tai Gas's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.02 is 99.5% 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 Hsin Tai Gas. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hsin Tai Gas's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hsin Tai Gas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin Tai Gas (ROCO:8917) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$76.13, compared to a current price of NT$52.50 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 99.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.01. Hsin Tai Gas' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 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 Hsin Tai Gas (ROCO:8917), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.02 as of Mar. 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 Hsin Tai Gas (ROCO:8917) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin Tai Gas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$52.50 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$76.13.
GuruFocus considers Hsin Tai Gas to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8917:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.02 (near median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: NT$76.13 vs. price of NT$52.50 (31% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#9 of 448)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8917 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hsin Tai Gas Corp is engaged in natural gas supply, natural gas transmission system construction, sale and installation of gas meters, and office building rental business. The company provides natural gas mainly to families, government organizations, and other areas. It operates its business mainly in New Taipei City. Its segments include: Gas Sales Segment; Equipment Segment; and Others, of which Gas Sales Segment derives maximum revenue.
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