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Chia Ta World CoTPE:2033 +3.98%77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 3.02. GuruFocus rates TPE:2033 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 494 Steel companies, Chia Ta World Co ranks better than 68.83% 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 Chia Ta World Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2033'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.51 Med: 3.02 Max: 24.84
Current: 1.51
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Chia Ta World Co was 24.84. The lowest was 1.51. And the median was 3.02.
TPE:2033's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 68.83% of 494
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.87
vs TPE:2033: 1.51
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.
Chia Ta World Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Chia Ta World Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chia Ta World 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:2033 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Chia Ta World 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.
Chia Ta World Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Chia Ta World Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chia Ta World 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Chia Ta World Co (TPE:2033) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.37 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 Chia Ta World Co. This is 55% below median its historical median of 3.02. Over the past decade, Chia Ta World Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.51 to 24.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Chia Ta World Co ranks #154 out of 494 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Chia Ta World Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Chia Ta World Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.37 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 3.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.51 to a high of 24.84. The Steel industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.87. Chia Ta World Co's value of 1.37 is 52.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chia Ta World Co ranks #154 out of 494 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chia Ta World Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chia Ta World Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Chia Ta World Co ranks #154 out of 494 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Chia Ta World Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.87. Chia Ta World Co's value of 1.37 is 52.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Chia Ta World Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.51 to 24.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.02 vs. the industry median of 2.87, Chia Ta World 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 2.87, 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. Chia Ta World Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.37 is 52.3% 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 Chia Ta World Co. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chia Ta World Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.37, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 3.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chia Ta World Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chia Ta World Co (TPE:2033) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.26, compared to a current price of NT$17.00 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.37, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 3.02 and 52.3% below the Steel industry median of 2.87. Chia Ta World Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Chia Ta World Co (TPE:2033), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.37 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 Chia Ta World Co (TPE:2033) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chia Ta World Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$17.00 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.26.
GuruFocus considers Chia Ta World Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2033:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.37 (55% below median its 10-year median of 3.02)
GF Value™: NT$18.26 vs. price of NT$17.00 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.3% below the Steel median (#154 of 494)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2033 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chia Ta World Co Ltd is principally engaged in the manufacture, processing and distribution of steel products including steel wires, galvanized steel wires, galvanized iron wires, pre-stressed concrete (PC) steel wire, prestressed concrete (PC) steel wire strands, pre-stressed concrete (PC) deformed steel bars, steel wire strands, steel ropes, steel cables, springs, steel & iron wires, as well as machinery hardware parts. Geographically, the firm generates a majority of its revenue from Taiwan, followed by Japan and Mainland China.
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