Tatung Co (TPE:2371) Debt-to-EBITDA : 9.10 (As of Mar. 2026) — 99% Above Median

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TPE:2371 Tatung Co Ltd TPE:2371
62 GF Score
Price NT$26.80
GF Value NT$53.13
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Tatung Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Tatung Co TPE:2371 +3.28% 62 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 99% above its 10-year median of 4.57. GuruFocus rates TPE:2371 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$53.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Conglomerates companies, Tatung Co ranks worse than 220750.33% on this metric.

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

Tatung Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$9,941 Mil. Tatung Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$31,189 Mil. Tatung Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$4,519 Mil. Tatung Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.10.

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 Tatung Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:2371' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.65   Med: 4.57   Max: 64.04
Current: -5.73

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Tatung Co was 64.04. The lowest was -19.65. And the median was 4.57.

TPE:2371's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 453 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.73 vs TPE:2371: -5.73

Tatung Co  (TPE:2371) 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.


Tatung Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Tatung Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tatung 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.

Tatung Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Tatung Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Tatung Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 7.58 6.96 6.97 -0.97 9.10

TPE:2371 vs MMM, HON: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Tatung 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.


Tatung Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Tatung Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TPE:2371
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Tatung Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Tatung Co'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
=(5829.124 + 38260.245) / -7047.536
=-6.26

Tatung Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(9940.75 + 31188.821) / 4518.96
=9.10

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.10 mean?
Tatung Co (TPE:2371) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.10 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 Tatung Co. This is 99% above median its historical median of 4.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Tatung Co ranks #999999 out of 453 companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Is Tatung Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Tatung Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.10 is 99% above median its 10-year median of 4.57. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73. Tatung Co's value of 9.10 is 233.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tatung Co ranks #999999 out of 453 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tatung Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tatung Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Tatung Co ranks #999999 out of 453 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Tatung Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73. Tatung Co's value of 9.10 is 233.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.57 vs. the industry median of 2.73, Tatung Co 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 2.73, based on 453 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. Tatung Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.10 is 233.3% 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 Tatung Co. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tatung Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.10, which is 99% above median its own 10-year median of 4.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tatung Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tatung Co (TPE:2371) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$53.13, compared to a current price of NT$26.80 — trading 49.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.10, which is 99% above median its 10-year median of 4.57 and 233.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.73. Tatung Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 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 Tatung Co (TPE:2371), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.10 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 Tatung Co (TPE:2371) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tatung Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$26.80 is trading 49.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$53.13. GuruFocus considers Tatung Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2371:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.10 (99% above median its 10-year median of 4.57)
  • GF Value™: NT$53.13 vs. price of NT$26.80 (49.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 233.3% above the Conglomerates median (#999999 of 453)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2371 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tatung Co Business Description

Address Zhongshan North Road, No. 22, Section 3, Zhongshan District, Taipei, TWN, 104427
Tatung Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based conglomerate that operates through the following business groups. Electric power, system integration and new energy; its segmensta are : Electric power,system integration and new energy segment; Consumer electronics segment; ; and Other Business segment. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Electric power, system integration and new energy segment which develops, manufactures, and sells related components, intelligent grids, smart grid portals, photovoltaics, motors, machinery, energy control, green investment, and miscellaneous systems. Its geographical operations include Taiwan, Asia, Europe, America, and Others.
62GF Score

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