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Highwealth ConstructionTPE:2542 -0.52%79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.42 as of Jun. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 16.31. GuruFocus rates TPE:2542 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$78.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Real Estate companies, Highwealth Construction ranks worse than 73.25% 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 Highwealth Construction's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2542'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.56 Med: 16.31 Max: 27.67
Current: 10.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Highwealth Construction was 27.67. The lowest was 6.56. And the median was 16.31.
TPE:2542's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 73.25% of 1275
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.49
vs TPE:2542: 10.32
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.
Highwealth Construction Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Highwealth Construction 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.
Highwealth Construction Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Highwealth Construction'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.
Highwealth Construction Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Highwealth Construction's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Highwealth Construction'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.
Highwealth Construction (TPE:2542) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.42 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 Highwealth Construction. This is 48% below median its historical median of 16.31. Over the past decade, Highwealth Construction's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.56 to 27.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Highwealth Construction ranks #934 out of 1275 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Highwealth Construction's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Highwealth Construction's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.42 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 16.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.56 to a high of 27.67. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.49. Highwealth Construction's value of 8.42 is 53.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Highwealth Construction ranks #934 out of 1275 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Highwealth Construction has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highwealth Construction's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Highwealth Construction ranks #934 out of 1275 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Highwealth Construction in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.49. Highwealth Construction's value of 8.42 is 53.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Highwealth Construction's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.56 to 27.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.31 vs. the industry median of 5.49, Highwealth Construction 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.49, based on 1,275 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. Highwealth Construction's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.42 is 53.4% 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 Highwealth Construction. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Highwealth Construction's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.42, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 16.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highwealth Construction stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highwealth Construction (TPE:2542) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$78.49, compared to a current price of NT$47.75 — trading 39.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.42, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 16.31 and 53.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 5.49. Highwealth Construction's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Highwealth Construction (TPE:2542), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.42 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 Highwealth Construction (TPE:2542) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highwealth Construction stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$47.75 is trading 39.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$78.49.
GuruFocus considers Highwealth Construction to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2542:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 8.42 (48% below median its 10-year median of 16.31)
GF Value™: NT$78.49 vs. price of NT$47.75 (39.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.4% above the Real Estate median (#934 of 1275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2542 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Highwealth Construction Corp is engaged in the business of construction sales, and leasing of residential and commercial buildings. Geographically the activities are carried out in Taiwan. The firm has three segments: Developing; Constructing, Hotel and other divisions. The developing segment that derives the majority of revenue is responsible for developing new construction or rental opportunities. Constructing segment is responsible for constructing buildings. Department stores and hotel segment operates hotels, catering services, and other business operations. The Groups revenues are all generated from domestic business.
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