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Cathay ConsolidatedTPE:1342 95 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.19 as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates TPE:1342 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$124.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 820 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Cathay Consolidated ranks better than 70.85% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Cathay Consolidated's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1342'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82 Med: 1.11 Max: 1.85
Current: 1.22
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Cathay Consolidated was 1.85. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 1.11.
TPE:1342's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 70.85% of 820
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.665
vs TPE:1342: 1.22
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.
Cathay Consolidated Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Cathay Consolidated Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cathay Consolidated'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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Cathay Consolidated'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.
Cathay Consolidated Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cathay Consolidated's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Consolidated'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.
Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.19 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 Cathay Consolidated. This is near median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, Cathay Consolidated's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.82 to 1.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #239 out of 820 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 29.1%.
Is Cathay Consolidated's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Cathay Consolidated's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.19 is near median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 1.85. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.67. Cathay Consolidated's value of 1.19 is 55.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #239 out of 820 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cathay Consolidated has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Consolidated's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Cathay Consolidated ranks #239 out of 820 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Cathay Consolidated in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.67. Cathay Consolidated's value of 1.19 is 55.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Cathay Consolidated's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.82 to 1.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 2.67, Cathay Consolidated 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 2.67, based on 820 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. Cathay Consolidated's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.19 is 55.3% 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 Cathay Consolidated. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Consolidated's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Consolidated stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$124.28, compared to a current price of NT$103.00 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 55.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.67. Cathay Consolidated's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.19 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 Cathay Consolidated (TPE:1342) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Consolidated stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$103.00 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$124.28.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Consolidated to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1342:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.19 (near median its 10-year median of 1.11)
GF Value™: NT$124.28 vs. price of NT$103.00 (17.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.3% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#239 of 820)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1342 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Consolidated Inc is a Taiwan-based company engaged in the manufacturing of TPU film, air mattresses, covers, laminated fabrics, and bladders. Its revenue mainly comes from the production and sale of functional fabrics. It operates in Taiwan, Asia, the Americas, Others, and the majority of its revenue comes from Asia. The main product of the Company is TPU film, air mattress, cover, laminated fabrics and bladder. The company's products are used in Aviation, Marine, Medical, Outdoor, and Industrial.
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