Touchstone International Medical Science Co (SHSE:688013) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.46 (As of Jun. 2026) — 18100% Above Median

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SHSE:688013 Touchstone International Medical Science Co Ltd SHSE:688013
78 GF Score
Price ¥24.59
GF Value ¥24.29
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Touchstone International Medical Science Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Touchstone International Medical Science Co SHSE:688013 -0.85% 78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.46 as of Jun. 2026, which is 18100% above its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688013 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥24.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 471 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Touchstone International Medical Science Co ranks worse than 61.57% on this metric.

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

Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥97.6 Mil. Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥33.3 Mil. Touchstone International Medical Science Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥24.0 Mil. Touchstone International Medical Science Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.46.

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 Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688013' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.03   Max: 2.25
Current: 2.25

During the past 9 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Touchstone International Medical Science Co was 2.25. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.03.

SHSE:688013's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
61.57% of 471 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs SHSE:688013: 2.25

Touchstone International Medical Science Co  (SHSE:688013) 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.


Touchstone International Medical Science Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Touchstone International Medical Science Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Touchstone International Medical Science 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.

Touchstone International Medical Science Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Touchstone International Medical Science Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.47

Touchstone International Medical Science Co 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 0.08 0.21 0.84 1.92 5.46

SHSE:688013 vs ISRG, BDX, RMD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Touchstone International Medical Science 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.


Touchstone International Medical Science Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Touchstone International Medical Science Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Touchstone International Medical Science Co'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
=(35.462 + 14.998) / 108.607
=0.46

Touchstone International Medical Science Co'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
=(97.62 + 33.342) / 23.98
=5.46

* 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 5.46 mean?
Touchstone International Medical Science Co (SHSE:688013) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.46 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 Touchstone International Medical Science Co. This is 18100% above median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 2.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Touchstone International Medical Science Co ranks #290 out of 471 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 61.6%.
Is Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Touchstone International Medical Science Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.46 is 18100% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 2.25. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. Touchstone International Medical Science Co's value of 5.46 is 235% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Touchstone International Medical Science Co ranks #290 out of 471 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Touchstone International Medical Science Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Touchstone International Medical Science Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Touchstone International Medical Science Co ranks #290 out of 471 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Touchstone International Medical Science Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. Touchstone International Medical Science Co's value of 5.46 is 235% above this benchmark. Historically, Touchstone International Medical Science Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.02 to 2.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Touchstone International Medical Science 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.63, based on 471 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. Touchstone International Medical Science Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.46 is 235% 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 Touchstone International Medical Science Co. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Touchstone International Medical Science Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.46, which is 18100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Touchstone International Medical Science Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Touchstone International Medical Science Co (SHSE:688013) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥24.29, compared to a current price of ¥24.59 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.46, which is 18100% above median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 235% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.63. Touchstone International Medical Science Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Touchstone International Medical Science Co (SHSE:688013), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.46 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 Touchstone International Medical Science Co (SHSE:688013) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Touchstone International Medical Science Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥24.59 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥24.29. GuruFocus considers Touchstone International Medical Science Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688013:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.46 (18100% above median its 10-year median of 0.03)
  • GF Value™: ¥24.29 vs. price of ¥24.59 (1.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 235% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#290 of 471)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688013 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Touchstone International Medical Science Co Business Description

Address 278 Dongping Street, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, CHN, 215123
Touchstone International Medical Science Co Ltd is specialized in the development of surgical staplers that enhance clinical performance, minimise risk and improve patient outcomes. The company's products include Auto Purse String Clamp for Single Use (APS); Intraluminal Stapler for Single Use (CSC&ECSC); Endoscopic Linear Cutter and Single Use Loading Unit (ELC&ELCC); Intraluminal Stapler for Single Use (KOL); Linear Cutter and Reloads (LC&LCC); Linear Stapler and Reloads (LS&LSC); PPH Stapler and Purse Sets for Single Use (PPH); Tissue - Selecting Therapy Stapler (TST33); Tissue - Selecting Therapy Stapler (TST36); and Tissue - Selecting Therapy Stapler (Proctology Examination Kit).
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