Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Asia Optical CoTPE:3019 -0.37%85 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01 as of Jun. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates TPE:3019 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$151.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,803 Hardware companies, Asia Optical Co ranks better than 99.94% 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 Asia Optical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3019'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.26
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Asia Optical Co was 0.26. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.02.
TPE:3019's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 99.94% of 1803
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs TPE:3019: 0.01
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.
Asia Optical Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Asia Optical Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Asia Optical 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.
TPE:3019 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Asia Optical 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.
Asia Optical Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Asia Optical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asia Optical 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.
Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.01 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 Asia Optical Co. This is 50% below median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Optical Co ranks #1 out of 1803 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Asia Optical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Asia Optical Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.01 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. Asia Optical Co's value of 0.01 is 99.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Optical Co ranks #1 out of 1803 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Asia Optical Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Optical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Asia Optical Co ranks #1 out of 1803 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Asia Optical Co in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. Asia Optical Co's value of 0.01 is 99.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Asia Optical 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 1.63, based on 1,803 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. Asia Optical Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.01 is 99.4% 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 Asia Optical Co. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia Optical Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Optical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$151.26, compared to a current price of NT$135.50 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 99.4% below the Hardware industry median of 1.63. Asia Optical Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.01 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 Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Optical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$135.50 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$151.26.
GuruFocus considers Asia Optical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3019:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.01 (50% below median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: NT$151.26 vs. price of NT$135.50 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.4% below the Hardware median (#1 of 1803)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3019 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asia Optical Co Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cameras, rangefinders, riflescopes, photocopier lens, scanner lens and optical components. The companies reportable segments included optical components, contact image sensor modules, optronics components, optronics products and digital camera. The majority of the revenue is generated from optical components. The company operates in two principal geographical areas Asia and America.
85GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TPE:3019
Debt-to-EBITDA is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TPE:3019 has been successfully added to your 
