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Chun Yu WorksTPE:2012 -0.93%61 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.46 as of Dec. 2025, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 5.35. GuruFocus rates TPE:2012 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$19.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 494 Steel companies, Chun Yu Works ranks worse than 80.97% 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 Chun Yu Works's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2012'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.54 Med: 5.35 Max: 7.77
Current: 7.77
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Chun Yu Works was 7.77. The lowest was 3.54. And the median was 5.35.
TPE:2012's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 80.97% of 494
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.855
vs TPE:2012: 7.77
Chun Yu Works (TPE:2012) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Chun Yu Works Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Chun Yu Works Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chun Yu Works'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.
TPE:2012 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Chun Yu Works'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.
Chun Yu Works Debt-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chun Yu Works's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chun Yu Works'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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Chun Yu Works (TPE:2012) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.46 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Chun Yu Works. This is 58% above median its historical median of 5.35. Over the past decade, Chun Yu Works' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.54 to 7.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Chun Yu Works ranks #400 out of 494 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is Chun Yu Works' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Chun Yu Works' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.46 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 5.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.54 to a high of 7.77. The Steel industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.86. Chun Yu Works' value of 8.46 is 196.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chun Yu Works ranks #400 out of 494 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chun Yu Works has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chun Yu Works' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chun Yu Works ranks #400 out of 494 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Chun Yu Works in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.86. Chun Yu Works' value of 8.46 is 196.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Chun Yu Works' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.54 to 7.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.35 vs. the industry median of 2.86, Chun Yu Works 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 2.86, based on 494 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. Chun Yu Works's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.46 is 196.3% 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 Chun Yu Works. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chun Yu Works's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.46, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 5.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chun Yu Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chun Yu Works (TPE:2012) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$19.11, compared to a current price of NT$15.95 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.46, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 5.35 and 196.3% above the Steel industry median of 2.86. Chun Yu Works' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 10 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 Chun Yu Works (TPE:2012), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.46 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Chun Yu Works (TPE:2012) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chun Yu Works stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$15.95 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$19.11.
GuruFocus considers Chun Yu Works to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2012:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 8.46 (58% above median its 10-year median of 5.35)
GF Value™: NT$19.11 vs. price of NT$15.95 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 196.3% above the Steel median (#400 of 494)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2012 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chun Yu Works & Co Ltd manufactures steel products. The Company is engaged in the manufacture and sales of screws, nuts and wire rods, and other related products. The company's product portfolio comprises aerospace fasteners and medical equipment, automotive fasteners, cold drown wire and annealing wire, bolts, nuts, and self-tapping screws, and others. The group's reportable segment consists of the Screw segment; mainly engaged in the manufacture, process, and trade of screws and nuts. This segment generates the majority of the revenue. The machinery segment is engaged in the manufacture, assembly, and trade of machine tools and chemical machinery. The investment segment engages in general investment.
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