CKM Applied Materials (ROCO:8930) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.68 (As of Jun. 2026) — 53% Below Median

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ROCO:8930 CKM Applied Materials Corp ROCO:8930
88 GF Score
Price NT$30.10
GF Value NT$31.30
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is CKM Applied Materials Debt-to-EBITDA?

CKM Applied Materials ROCO:8930 +0.33% 88 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68 as of Jun. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 3.58. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8930 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$31.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,405 Construction companies, CKM Applied Materials ranks better than 59.64% on this metric.

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

CKM Applied Materials's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$18 Mil. CKM Applied Materials's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$441 Mil. CKM Applied Materials's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$274 Mil. CKM Applied Materials's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.68.

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 CKM Applied Materials's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:8930' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19   Med: 3.58   Max: 8.57
Current: 1.48

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of CKM Applied Materials was 8.57. The lowest was 1.19. And the median was 3.58.

ROCO:8930's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
59.64% of 1405 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.11 vs ROCO:8930: 1.48

CKM Applied Materials  (ROCO:8930) 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.


CKM Applied Materials Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CKM Applied Materials Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CKM Applied Materials'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.

CKM Applied Materials Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

CKM Applied Materials Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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CKM Applied Materials 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 2.82 1.12 1.18 1.20 1.68

ROCO:8930 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, CKM Applied Materials'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.


CKM Applied Materials Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, CKM Applied Materials's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CKM Applied Materials's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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CKM Applied Materials Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

CKM Applied Materials'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
=(63.839 + 342.456) / 289.539
=1.40

CKM Applied Materials'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
=(18.125 + 441.47) / 274.292
=1.68

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.68 mean?
CKM Applied Materials (ROCO:8930) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.68 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 CKM Applied Materials. This is 53% below median its historical median of 3.58. Over the past decade, CKM Applied Materials' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.19 to 8.57. According to the industry distribution chart, CKM Applied Materials ranks #567 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is CKM Applied Materials' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
CKM Applied Materials' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.68 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 3.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 8.57. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. CKM Applied Materials' value of 1.68 is 20.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CKM Applied Materials ranks #567 out of 1405 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CKM Applied Materials has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CKM Applied Materials' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, CKM Applied Materials ranks #567 out of 1405 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts CKM Applied Materials in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. CKM Applied Materials' value of 1.68 is 20.4% below this benchmark. Historically, CKM Applied Materials' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.19 to 8.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.58 vs. the industry median of 2.11, CKM Applied Materials 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.11, based on 1,405 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. CKM Applied Materials's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.68 is 20.4% 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 CKM Applied Materials. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CKM Applied Materials's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 3.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CKM Applied Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CKM Applied Materials (ROCO:8930) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$31.30, compared to a current price of NT$30.10 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 3.58 and 20.4% below the Construction industry median of 2.11. CKM Applied Materials' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 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 CKM Applied Materials (ROCO:8930), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68 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 CKM Applied Materials (ROCO:8930) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CKM Applied Materials stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$30.10 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$31.30. GuruFocus considers CKM Applied Materials to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8930:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.68 (53% below median its 10-year median of 3.58)
  • GF Value™: NT$31.30 vs. price of NT$30.10 (3.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.4% below the Construction median (#567 of 1405)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8930 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CKM Applied Materials Business Description

Address No. 9, Gongye Road, Guantian District, Tainan, TWN, 720008
CKM Applied Materials Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of light steel frames, metal ceilings, and fireproof doors, along with related import and export operations, as well as the production and distribution of various machinery. It provides ceiling suspension systems, partition framework systems, and metal ceilings with a wide range of applications, including governmental buildings, hospitals, schools, department stores, hotels, factories, public buildings, residential buildings, and commercial buildings. Its products include Ceiling Suspension System, Metal Ceilings, and Micro-perforated acoustic products. The company has one reportable segment and is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sales of a single product, light steel frames.
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