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China MotorTPE:2204 +3.77%78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29 as of Jun. 2026, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates TPE:2204 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$65.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,107 Vehicles & Parts companies, China Motor ranks better than 65.13% 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 China Motor's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2204'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.88 Med: 0.6 Max: 1.67
Current: 1.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of China Motor was 1.67. The lowest was -7.88. And the median was 0.60.
TPE:2204's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 65.13% of 1107
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs TPE:2204: 1.41
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.
China Motor Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
China Motor Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Motor'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:2204 vs TSLA, GM, F: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, China Motor'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.
China Motor Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Motor's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Motor'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.
China Motor (TPE:2204) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.29 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 China Motor. This is 115% above median its historical median of 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, China Motor ranks #386 out of 1107 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is China Motor's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
China Motor's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.29 is 115% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. China Motor's value of 1.29 is 43.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Motor ranks #386 out of 1107 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Motor has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Motor's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, China Motor ranks #386 out of 1107 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts China Motor in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. China Motor's value of 1.29 is 43.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 2.28, China Motor 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.28, based on 1,107 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. China Motor's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.29 is 43.4% 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 China Motor. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Motor's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29, which is 115% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Motor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Motor (TPE:2204) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$65.09, compared to a current price of NT$55.00 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 43.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.28. China Motor's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 China Motor (TPE:2204), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29 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 China Motor (TPE:2204) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Motor stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$55.00 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$65.09.
GuruFocus considers China Motor to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2204:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.29 (115% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
GF Value™: NT$65.09 vs. price of NT$55.00 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#386 of 1107)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2204 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Motor Corp is engaged in the manufacture and sale of automobiles and their related parts and components. Its products are Sedan, RVs, LCVs, trucks, EVs, Electric scooters, and AGVs. Its reportable segments were vehicle manufacturing, channel, and others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Vehicle manufacturing segment.
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