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Hsin Kuang Steel CoTPE:2031 -1.40%82 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12 as of Jun. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 6.88. GuruFocus rates TPE:2031 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$51.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Steel companies, Hsin Kuang Steel Co ranks worse than 71.83% 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 Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2031'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.48 Med: 6.88 Max: 20.92
Current: 5.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hsin Kuang Steel Co was 20.92. The lowest was 3.48. And the median was 6.88.
TPE:2031's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 71.83% of 497
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.74
vs TPE:2031: 5.24
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.
Hsin Kuang Steel Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hsin Kuang Steel Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hsin Kuang Steel 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.
TPE:2031 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hsin Kuang Steel 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.
Hsin Kuang Steel Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hsin Kuang Steel Co'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.
Hsin Kuang Steel Co (TPE:2031) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.12 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 Hsin Kuang Steel Co. This is 69% below median its historical median of 6.88. Over the past decade, Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.48 to 20.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Hsin Kuang Steel Co ranks #357 out of 497 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hsin Kuang Steel Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.12 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 6.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.48 to a high of 20.92. The Steel industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.74. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's value of 2.12 is 22.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hsin Kuang Steel Co ranks #357 out of 497 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hsin Kuang Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hsin Kuang Steel Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hsin Kuang Steel Co ranks #357 out of 497 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hsin Kuang Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.74. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's value of 2.12 is 22.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hsin Kuang Steel Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.48 to 20.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.88 vs. the industry median of 2.74, Hsin Kuang Steel 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 2.74, based on 497 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. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.12 is 22.6% 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 Hsin Kuang Steel Co. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 6.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hsin Kuang Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin Kuang Steel Co (TPE:2031) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$51.69, compared to a current price of NT$45.90 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 6.88 and 22.6% below the Steel industry median of 2.74. Hsin Kuang Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 11 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 Hsin Kuang Steel Co (TPE:2031), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12 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 Hsin Kuang Steel Co (TPE:2031) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin Kuang Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$45.90 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$51.69.
GuruFocus considers Hsin Kuang Steel Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2031:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.12 (69% below median its 10-year median of 6.88)
GF Value™: NT$51.69 vs. price of NT$45.90 (11.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.6% below the Steel median (#357 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2031 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hsin Kuang Steel Co Ltd manufactures and sells steel products. The business activities of the group include cutting, stamping, and the sale of steel products, including steel coils, steel plates, stainless steel, alloy steel, special steel, and SuperDyma. Geographically, its business activities are carried out across Taiwan. The company operates in four segments, which include Steel - Direct Sales, Steel - Manufacturing Sales, Construction Projects, and Leases. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Steel-Direct Sales Segment. Geographically, operates in Taiwan.
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