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China Times CoROCO:8923 77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.72 as of Jun. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8923 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$19.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 695 Media - Diversified companies, China Times Co ranks better than 65.61% 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 China Times Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8923'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.55 Max: 1.1
Current: 0.91
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of China Times Co was 1.10. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.55.
ROCO:8923's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 65.61% of 695
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.64
vs ROCO:8923: 0.91
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.
China Times Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
China Times Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Times Co'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.
For the Publishing subindustry, China Times Co'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.
China Times Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China Times Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Times Co'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.
China Times Co (ROCO:8923) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.72 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 China Times Co. This is 31% above median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, China Times Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.38 to 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, China Times Co ranks #239 out of 695 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is China Times Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
China Times Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.72 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.10. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. China Times Co's value of 0.72 is 56.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Times Co ranks #239 out of 695 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Times Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Times Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China Times Co ranks #239 out of 695 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts China Times Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. China Times Co's value of 0.72 is 56.1% below this benchmark. Historically, China Times Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.38 to 1.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 1.64, China Times Co 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.64, based on 695 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. China Times Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.72 is 56.1% 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 China Times Co. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Times Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.72, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Times Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Times Co (ROCO:8923) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$19.50, compared to a current price of NT$18.60 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.72, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 56.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.64. China Times Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 China Times Co (ROCO:8923), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.72 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 China Times Co (ROCO:8923) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Times Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$18.60 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$19.50.
GuruFocus considers China Times Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8923:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.72 (31% above median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: NT$19.50 vs. price of NT$18.60 (4.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.1% below the Media - Diversified median (#239 of 695)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8923 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Times Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the publishing and distribution of books and magazines. Its activities mainly include editing, publishing, and wholesale distribution of books and magazines, as well as exhibition services.
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