K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.67 (As of Jun. 2026) — 30% Below Median

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TPE:2461 K Laser Technology Inc TPE:2461
69 GF Score
Price NT$18.85
GF Value NT$19.45
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is K Laser Technology Debt-to-EBITDA?

K Laser Technology TPE:2461 +1.89% 69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.67 as of Jun. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 5.24. GuruFocus rates TPE:2461 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$19.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Packaging & Containers companies, K Laser Technology ranks worse than 79.71% on this metric.

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

K Laser Technology's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$1,331 Mil. K Laser Technology's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$1,126 Mil. K Laser Technology's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$670 Mil. K Laser Technology's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.67.

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

TPE:2461' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.08   Med: 5.24   Max: 16.02
Current: 5.36

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of K Laser Technology was 16.02. The lowest was 4.08. And the median was 5.24.

TPE:2461's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
79.71% of 340 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.49 vs TPE:2461: 5.36

K Laser Technology  (TPE:2461) 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.


K Laser Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


K Laser Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K Laser Technology'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.

K Laser Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

K Laser Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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K Laser Technology 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 -98.53 6.42 22.53 4.60 3.67

TPE:2461 vs SW, PKG, IP: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, K Laser Technology'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.


K Laser Technology Debt-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, K Laser Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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K Laser Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

K Laser Technology'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
=(1954.624 + 1093.055) / 239.797
=12.71

K Laser Technology'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
=(1331.299 + 1125.669) / 669.736
=3.67

* 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 3.67 mean?
K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.67 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 K Laser Technology. This is 30% below median its historical median of 5.24. Over the past decade, K Laser Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.08 to 16.02. According to the industry distribution chart, K Laser Technology ranks #271 out of 340 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is K Laser Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
K Laser Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.67 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 5.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.08 to a high of 16.02. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49. K Laser Technology's value of 3.67 is 47.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K Laser Technology ranks #271 out of 340 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, K Laser Technology has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K Laser Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, K Laser Technology ranks #271 out of 340 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places K Laser Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49. K Laser Technology's value of 3.67 is 47.4% above this benchmark. Historically, K Laser Technology's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.08 to 16.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.24 vs. the industry median of 2.49, K Laser Technology 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.49, based on 340 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. K Laser Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.67 is 47.4% 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 K Laser Technology. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K Laser Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.67, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 5.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K Laser Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$19.45, compared to a current price of NT$18.85 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.67, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 5.24 and 47.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.49. K Laser Technology's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 K Laser Technology (TPE:2461), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.67 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 K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K Laser Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$18.85 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$19.45. GuruFocus considers K Laser Technology to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2461:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.67 (30% below median its 10-year median of 5.24)
  • GF Value™: NT$19.45 vs. price of NT$18.85 (3.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#271 of 340)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


K Laser Technology Business Description

Address No. 1, Li Hsin Road VI, Science Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, TWN
K Laser Technology Inc is engaged research and development, production, manufacturing, and sales of laser holographic packaging materials as well as import and export trade. Its product offerings include holographic films, holographic paper products, and hot & cold foils, lamination paper, transfer paper, and others. The company's geographical segments are China, Other regions of Asia, and Others.
69GF Score

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