San Fang Chemical Industry Co (TPE:1307) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.61 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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TPE:1307 San Fang Chemical Industry Co Ltd TPE:1307
86 GF Score
Price NT$30.40
GF Value NT$33.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is San Fang Chemical Industry Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

San Fang Chemical Industry Co TPE:1307 -0.49% 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 2.39. GuruFocus rates TPE:1307 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$33.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 816 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, San Fang Chemical Industry Co ranks better than 57.48% on this metric.

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

San Fang Chemical Industry Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$3,103 Mil. San Fang Chemical Industry Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,062 Mil. San Fang Chemical Industry Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$2,592 Mil. San Fang Chemical Industry Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.61.

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 San Fang Chemical Industry Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1307' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.36   Med: 2.39   Max: 4.82
Current: 2.06

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of San Fang Chemical Industry Co was 4.82. The lowest was 1.36. And the median was 2.39.

TPE:1307's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
57.48% of 816 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.695 vs TPE:1307: 2.06

San Fang Chemical Industry Co  (TPE:1307) 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.


San Fang Chemical Industry Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


San Fang Chemical Industry Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for San Fang Chemical Industry 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.

San Fang Chemical Industry Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

San Fang Chemical Industry Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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San Fang Chemical Industry Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.39 8.71 1.70 1.84 1.61

San Fang Chemical Industry Co Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, San Fang Chemical Industry 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.


San Fang Chemical Industry Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, San Fang Chemical Industry Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where San Fang Chemical Industry Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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San Fang Chemical Industry Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

San Fang Chemical Industry 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
=(2786.784 + 1519.535) / 2072.509
=2.08

San Fang Chemical Industry Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(3103.043 + 1061.85) / 2592.244
=1.61

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.61 mean?
San Fang Chemical Industry Co (TPE:1307) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.61 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 San Fang Chemical Industry Co. This is 33% below median its historical median of 2.39. Over the past decade, San Fang Chemical Industry Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.36 to 4.82. According to the industry distribution chart, San Fang Chemical Industry Co ranks #347 out of 816 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is San Fang Chemical Industry Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
San Fang Chemical Industry Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.61 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 2.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.36 to a high of 4.82. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.70. San Fang Chemical Industry Co's value of 1.61 is 40.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, San Fang Chemical Industry Co ranks #347 out of 816 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, San Fang Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does San Fang Chemical Industry Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, San Fang Chemical Industry Co ranks #347 out of 816 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts San Fang Chemical Industry Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.70. San Fang Chemical Industry Co's value of 1.61 is 40.3% below this benchmark. Historically, San Fang Chemical Industry Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.36 to 4.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.39 vs. the industry median of 2.70, San Fang Chemical Industry 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.70, based on 816 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. San Fang Chemical Industry Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.61 is 40.3% 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 San Fang Chemical Industry Co. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. San Fang Chemical Industry Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is San Fang Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, San Fang Chemical Industry Co (TPE:1307) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.66, compared to a current price of NT$30.40 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 2.39 and 40.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.70. San Fang Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 San Fang Chemical Industry Co (TPE:1307), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61 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 San Fang Chemical Industry Co (TPE:1307) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, San Fang Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$30.40 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.66. GuruFocus considers San Fang Chemical Industry Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1307:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.61 (33% below median its 10-year median of 2.39)
  • GF Value™: NT$33.66 vs. price of NT$30.40 (9.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#347 of 816)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1307 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


San Fang Chemical Industry Co Business Description

Address No. 120, Dihua Street, Sanmin District, Kaoshiung, TWN
San Fang Chemical Industry Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company. The company's operating segments are, San Fang Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., which includes Manufacturing and sales of artificial leather, synthetic resin, and other materials. San Fang Development, BBH, San Fang International, and subsidiary MPL, Dongguan Baoliang, and GTL. GII and subsidiary SFV(GII). jOB and subsidiary PTS (PTS). Bestac Advanced Material Co., Ltd., Forich Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. San Fang Development, San Fang Financial Holdings, and GCL-Mainly in the financial holdings and investment business.
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