Hiwin Technologies (TPE:2049) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.37 (As of Jun. 2026) — 40% Below Median

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TPE:2049 Hiwin Technologies Corp TPE:2049
70 GF Score
Price NT$366.50
GF Value NT$249.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Hiwin Technologies Debt-to-EBITDA?

Hiwin Technologies TPE:2049 -0.14% 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.37 as of Jun. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates TPE:2049 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$249.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,335 Industrial Products companies, Hiwin Technologies ranks worse than 51.01% on this metric.

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

Hiwin Technologies's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$2,703 Mil. Hiwin Technologies's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$6,996 Mil. Hiwin Technologies's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$7,077 Mil. Hiwin Technologies's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.37.

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 Hiwin Technologies's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2049' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16   Med: 2.29   Max: 4.84
Current: 1.74

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hiwin Technologies was 4.84. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 2.29.

TPE:2049's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
51.01% of 2335 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs TPE:2049: 1.74

Hiwin Technologies  (TPE:2049) 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.


Hiwin Technologies Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hiwin Technologies Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hiwin Technologies'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.

Hiwin Technologies Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Hiwin Technologies 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 1.71 1.16 1.89 2.23 2.36

Hiwin Technologies Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 3.63 2.14 2.15 1.75 1.37

TPE:2049 vs SNA, RBC, SWK: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Hiwin Technologies'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.


Hiwin Technologies Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hiwin Technologies's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hiwin Technologies Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Hiwin Technologies'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
=(3114.741 + 7131.607) / 4337.29
=2.36

Hiwin Technologies's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2702.708 + 6996.154) / 7077.176
=1.37

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.37 mean?
Hiwin Technologies (TPE:2049) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.37 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 Hiwin Technologies. This is 40% below median its historical median of 2.29. Over the past decade, Hiwin Technologies' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.16 to 4.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Hiwin Technologies ranks #1191 out of 2335 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Hiwin Technologies' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hiwin Technologies' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.37 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 2.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 4.84. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Hiwin Technologies' value of 1.37 is 17.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hiwin Technologies ranks #1191 out of 2335 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hiwin Technologies has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hiwin Technologies' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hiwin Technologies ranks #1191 out of 2335 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hiwin Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Hiwin Technologies' value of 1.37 is 17.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hiwin Technologies' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.16 to 4.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Hiwin Technologies 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.66, based on 2,335 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. Hiwin Technologies's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.37 is 17.5% 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 Hiwin Technologies. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hiwin Technologies's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.37, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hiwin Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiwin Technologies (TPE:2049) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$249.26, compared to a current price of NT$366.50 — trading 47% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.37, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 17.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.66. Hiwin Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Hiwin Technologies (TPE:2049), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.37 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 Hiwin Technologies (TPE:2049) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hiwin Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$366.50 is trading 47% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$249.26. GuruFocus considers Hiwin Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2049:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.37 (40% below median its 10-year median of 2.29)
  • GF Value™: NT$249.26 vs. price of NT$366.50 (47% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.5% below the Industrial Products median (#1191 of 2335)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2049 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hiwin Technologies Business Description

Address No. 7, Jingke Road, Precision Machinery Park, Taichung, TWN, 408208
Hiwin Technologies Corp manufactures and sells ballscrews, linear guideways, industrial robots, aerospace automation equipment parts, computer numerical control (CNC) milling machines and medical equipment. Other products include Ball Spline, Linear Guideway Bearings, etc. The company's reportable segments are linear guideways, ballscrews, and others. The majority of revenue is generated from the Linear guideways segment. Geographically, it derives the maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by China, Germany, Japan, the United States, and Others.
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