Sanitar Co (TPE:1817) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.20 (As of Mar. 2026) — 52% Below Median

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TPE:1817 Sanitar Co Ltd TPE:1817
82 GF Score
Price NT$38.65
GF Value NT$38.64
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Sanitar Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sanitar Co TPE:1817 +0.26% 82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates TPE:1817 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$38.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,550 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sanitar Co ranks better than 87.16% on this metric.

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

Sanitar Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$57 Mil. Sanitar Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$55 Mil. Sanitar Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$568 Mil. Sanitar Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.20.

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 Sanitar Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:1817' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.42   Max: 1.24
Current: 0.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sanitar Co was 1.24. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.42.

TPE:1817's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
87.16% of 1550 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.075 vs TPE:1817: 0.22

Sanitar Co  (TPE:1817) 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.


Sanitar Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sanitar Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanitar 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.

Sanitar Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sanitar Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.09 0.44 0.48 0.21 0.37

Sanitar 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 0.52 0.42 0.60 0.37 0.20

TPE:1817 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Sanitar 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.


Sanitar Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanitar Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sanitar Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


TPE:1817
82GF Score
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Sanitar Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sanitar 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
=(107.14 + 61.641) / 457.374
=0.37

Sanitar 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
=(57.486 + 55.039) / 567.7
=0.20

* 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 0.20 mean?
Sanitar Co (TPE:1817) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.20 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 Sanitar Co. This is 52% below median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, Sanitar Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.14 to 1.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanitar Co ranks #199 out of 1550 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Sanitar Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sanitar Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.20 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 1.24. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Sanitar Co's value of 0.20 is 90.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanitar Co ranks #199 out of 1550 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanitar Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanitar Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sanitar Co ranks #199 out of 1550 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sanitar Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Sanitar Co's value of 0.20 is 90.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanitar Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.14 to 1.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Sanitar 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.08, based on 1,550 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. Sanitar Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.20 is 90.4% 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 Sanitar Co. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanitar Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.20, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanitar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanitar Co (TPE:1817) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$38.64, compared to a current price of NT$38.65 — trading 0% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.20, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 90.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.08. Sanitar Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sanitar Co (TPE:1817), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.20 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 Sanitar Co (TPE:1817) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanitar Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$38.65 is trading 0% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$38.64. GuruFocus considers Sanitar Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1817:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.20 (52% below median its 10-year median of 0.42)
  • GF Value™: NT$38.64 vs. price of NT$38.65 (0% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 90.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#199 of 1550)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1817 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sanitar Co Business Description

Address No 111-8, Xingde Road, 7th Floor, Sanchong District, New Taipei, TWN, 241
Sanitar Co Ltd is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sale of sanitary porcelain and water outlet products. Its product portfolio includes toilet goods, lavatories, washbasins, faucets, bathtubs, and related accessories. The group operates through two reportable segments: the Taiwan sanitary porcelain segment and the Vietnam sanitary porcelain segment. Both segments are involved in manufacturing and trading sanitary porcelain and water outlet products, and are managed separately due to their distinct business strategies. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
82GF Score

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