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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 North-Star International Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8927'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.39 Med: 9.91 Max: 22.73
Current: 11.53
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of North-Star International Co was 22.73. The lowest was 7.39. And the median was 9.91.
ROCO:8927's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 92.42% of 910
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.275
vs ROCO:8927: 11.53
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.
North-Star International Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
North-Star International Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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:8927 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, North-Star International 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.
North-Star International Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, North-Star International Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where North-Star International 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.
North-Star International Co (ROCO:8927) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.72 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 North-Star International Co. This is 22% below median its historical median of 9.91. Over the past decade, North-Star International Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.39 to 22.73. According to the industry distribution chart, North-Star International Co ranks #841 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 92.4%.
Is North-Star International Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
North-Star International Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.72 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 9.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.39 to a high of 22.73. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. North-Star International Co's value of 7.72 is 239.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, North-Star International Co ranks #841 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, North-Star International Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North-Star International Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, North-Star International Co ranks #841 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places North-Star International Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. North-Star International Co's value of 7.72 is 239.3% above this benchmark. Historically, North-Star International Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.39 to 22.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.91 vs. the industry median of 2.28, North-Star International Co 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.28, based on 910 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. North-Star International Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.72 is 239.3% 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 North-Star International Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. North-Star International Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.72, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 9.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North-Star International Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North-Star International Co (ROCO:8927) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$53.59, compared to a current price of NT$19.40 — trading 63.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.72, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 9.91 and 239.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.28. North-Star International Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 North-Star International Co (ROCO:8927), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.72 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 North-Star International Co (ROCO:8927) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North-Star International Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$19.40 is trading 63.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$53.59.
GuruFocus considers North-Star International Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8927:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.72 (22% below median its 10-year median of 9.91)
GF Value™: NT$53.59 vs. price of NT$19.40 (63.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 239.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#841 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8927 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
North-Star International Co Ltd is mainly engaged in petrol filling stations and the retail business of gasoline products. In addition, for the diversification operation of the Group, the Group has been expanding into hotels, real estate development and sale, as well as renewable energy development services. The Group has three reportable segments: gasoline sales, restaurant and travel service, and optoelectronics business. The gasoline sales segment, which generates maximum revenue, is engaged in retailing petrol filling stations and gasoline products. The restaurant and travel service segment is engaged in the hotel and restaurant industry. The optoelectronics business segment is engaged in solar power generation, energy storage, and electricity sales.
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