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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 Universal Microelectronics Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2413'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.74 Med: 8.4 Max: 93.07
Current: 1.74
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Universal Microelectronics Co was 93.07. The lowest was 1.74. And the median was 8.40.
TPE:2413's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 51.38% of 1808
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.64
vs TPE:2413: 1.74
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.
Universal Microelectronics Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Universal Microelectronics Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
Universal Microelectronics Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
TPE:2413 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Universal Microelectronics 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.
Universal Microelectronics Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Universal Microelectronics Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Microelectronics 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Universal Microelectronics Co (TPE:2413) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.04 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 Universal Microelectronics Co. This is 88% below median its historical median of 8.40. Over the past decade, Universal Microelectronics Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.74 to 93.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Microelectronics Co ranks #929 out of 1808 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Universal Microelectronics Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Universal Microelectronics Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.04 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 8.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.74 to a high of 93.07. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. Universal Microelectronics Co's value of 1.04 is 36.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Microelectronics Co ranks #929 out of 1808 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Microelectronics Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Microelectronics Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Microelectronics Co ranks #929 out of 1808 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Universal Microelectronics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. Universal Microelectronics Co's value of 1.04 is 36.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Microelectronics Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.74 to 93.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.40 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Universal Microelectronics 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.64, based on 1,808 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. Universal Microelectronics Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.04 is 36.6% 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 Universal Microelectronics Co. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Microelectronics Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 8.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Microelectronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Microelectronics Co (TPE:2413) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$21.19, compared to a current price of NT$43.80 — trading 106.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 8.40 and 36.6% below the Hardware industry median of 1.64. Universal Microelectronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Universal Microelectronics Co (TPE:2413), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04 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 Universal Microelectronics Co (TPE:2413) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Microelectronics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$43.80 is trading 106.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$21.19.
GuruFocus considers Universal Microelectronics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2413:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.04 (88% below median its 10-year median of 8.40)
GF Value™: NT$21.19 vs. price of NT$43.80 (106.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.6% below the Hardware median (#929 of 1808)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2413 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Microelectronics Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of computer peripherals, connectors, wires, and other parts. Its operating segments include the Magnetic Component & Power Product Department, which is responsible for the production of electronic components and generates maximum revenue; the Information and Communication Product Department, which is responsible for the production of OEM and ODM information and communication products; the Optical Communication Product Office, which is responsible for the production of optical communication equipment products; and Others, which mainly involves the trading of raw materials and acting as a purchasing agent for commodities. It generates maximum revenue from the United States.
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