Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings (TPE:1337) Debt-to-EBITDA : -12.08 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:1337 Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings Ltd TPE:1337
59 GF Score
Price NT$4.62
GF Value NT$5.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA?

Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings TPE:1337 -1.07% 59 Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.08 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1337 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$5.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,242 Chemicals companies, Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings ranks worse than 80515.22% on this metric.

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

Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,400.3 Mil. Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$0.0 Mil. Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-115.9 Mil. Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -12.08.

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 Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1337' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.01   Med: -0.34   Max: 0.31
Current: -8.01

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings was 0.31. The lowest was -8.01. And the median was -0.34.

TPE:1337's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1242 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.14 vs TPE:1337: -8.01

Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings  (TPE:1337) 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.


Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings'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.

Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings Annual Data
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Debt-to-EBITDA
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Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings Quarterly Data
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TPE:1337 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings'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.


Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings'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
=(986.153 + 393.4) / -187.371
=-7.36

Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings'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
=(1400.272 + 0) / -115.892
=-12.08

* 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 -12.08 mean?
Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings (TPE:1337) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -12.08 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 Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1242 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.08. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1242 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings ranks #999999 out of 1242 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.14, based on 1,242 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. 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 Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings (TPE:1337) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$5.28, compared to a current price of NT$4.62 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.08. Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings (TPE:1337), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -12.08 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 Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings (TPE:1337) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$4.62 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$5.28. GuruFocus considers Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1337:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -12.08
  • GF Value™: NT$5.28 vs. price of NT$4.62 (12.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1337 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings Business Description

Address Chendai Jiangtou Industrial Zone, Fujian Province, Jinjiang, CHN, 362211
Asia Plastic Recycling Holdings Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, sale, research, and development of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA). EVA foam material is used in shoes, luggage (luggage trolley) linings, sporting goods, toys, car liners, home improvement building materials, and other fields.
59GF Score

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