Sunplus Technology Co (TPE:2401) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.73 (As of Jun. 2026) — 22% Below Median

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TPE:2401 Sunplus Technology Co Ltd TPE:2401
70 GF Score
Price NT$26.65
GF Value NT$29.20
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sunplus Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sunplus Technology Co TPE:2401 -0.56% 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.73 as of Jun. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates TPE:2401 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$29.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 733 Semiconductors companies, Sunplus Technology Co ranks worse than 54.43% on this metric.

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

Sunplus Technology Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$420 Mil. Sunplus Technology Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$1,181 Mil. Sunplus Technology Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$2,195 Mil. Sunplus Technology Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.73.

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

TPE:2401' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 0.93   Max: 3.14
Current: 1.68

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sunplus Technology Co was 3.14. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.93.

TPE:2401's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
54.43% of 733 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.44 vs TPE:2401: 1.68

Sunplus Technology Co  (TPE:2401) 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.


Sunplus Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sunplus Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sunplus Technology 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.

Sunplus Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sunplus Technology Co 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 0.32 0.91 3.14 1.11 1.90

Sunplus Technology Co 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 1.59 2.04 2.29 1.25 0.73

TPE:2401 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Sunplus Technology 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.


Sunplus Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Sunplus Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TPE:2401
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Sunplus Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sunplus Technology 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
=(326.504 + 1148.97) / 777.482
=1.90

Sunplus Technology Co'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
=(419.984 + 1181.336) / 2195.044
=0.73

* 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 0.73 mean?
Sunplus Technology Co (TPE:2401) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.73 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 Sunplus Technology Co. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, Sunplus Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.32 to 3.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Sunplus Technology Co ranks #399 out of 733 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is Sunplus Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sunplus Technology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.73 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 3.14. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44. Sunplus Technology Co's value of 0.73 is 49.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sunplus Technology Co ranks #399 out of 733 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sunplus Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sunplus Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Sunplus Technology Co ranks #399 out of 733 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sunplus Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44. Sunplus Technology Co's value of 0.73 is 49.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sunplus Technology Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.32 to 3.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Sunplus Technology 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.44, based on 733 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. Sunplus Technology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.73 is 49.3% 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 Sunplus Technology Co. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sunplus Technology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.73, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sunplus Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunplus Technology Co (TPE:2401) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$29.20, compared to a current price of NT$26.65 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.73, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 49.3% below the Semiconductors industry median of 1.44. Sunplus Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Sunplus Technology Co (TPE:2401), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.73 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 Sunplus Technology Co (TPE:2401) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sunplus Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$26.65 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$29.20. GuruFocus considers Sunplus Technology Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2401:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.73 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.93)
  • GF Value™: NT$29.20 vs. price of NT$26.65 (8.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.3% below the Semiconductors median (#399 of 733)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2401 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sunplus Technology Co Business Description

Address 19, Innovation 1st Road, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN
Sunplus Technology Co Ltd designs, produces, tests, and sells integrated circuits (ICs). Additionally, the company researches, develops, and sells various software applications and silicon intellectual property, and is also involved in the trading and agency business of integrated circuits. Its product offerings include digital audio-visual and intelligent acoustic chips for automotive applications, smart system-on-chip solutions for driver assistance systems, AIoT SoC development platforms, and open-source software to create efficient AI computing cores. The company's reportable segments are: IC design, which derives key revenue, Income from lease of property, and Other income. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Asia (excluding Taiwan), followed by Taiwan and other markets.
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