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Ares InternationalTPE:2471 93 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates TPE:2471 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$63.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,727 Software companies, Ares International ranks better than 83.56% 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 Ares International's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2471'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.07 Max: 0.15
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ares International was 0.15. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.07.
TPE:2471's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 83.56% of 1727
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.04
vs TPE:2471: 0.14
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.
Ares International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Ares International Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ares International'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:2471 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Ares International'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.
Ares International Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Ares International's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ares International'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Ares International (TPE:2471) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.13 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 Ares International. This is 86% above median its historical median of 0.07. Over the past decade, Ares International's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 0.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares International ranks #284 out of 1727 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Ares International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ares International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.13 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.15. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04. Ares International's value of 0.13 is 87.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ares International ranks #284 out of 1727 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ares International has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares International's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Ares International ranks #284 out of 1727 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Ares International in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04. Ares International's value of 0.13 is 87.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Ares International's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 0.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 1.04, Ares International 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 1.04, based on 1,727 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. Ares International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.13 is 87.5% 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 Ares International. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.13, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares International (TPE:2471) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$63.15, compared to a current price of NT$50.10 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.13, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 87.5% below the Software industry median of 1.04. Ares International's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Ares International (TPE:2471), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.13 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 Ares International (TPE:2471) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$50.10 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$63.15.
GuruFocus considers Ares International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2471:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.13 (86% above median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: NT$63.15 vs. price of NT$50.10 (20.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.5% below the Software median (#284 of 1727)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2471 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ares International Corp is a Taiwan-based company. The company is engaged in the design, sales, lease, maintenance, and technology consultation of computer equipment, internet, and related software, and analysis, design, modification, installation, and maintenance of application software. Its reporting segments include the Commercial segment, Financial business segment, and Project segment. The geographical regions in which the company operates are Asia, Taiwan, America, and Others.
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