Global View Co (TPE:3040) Debt-to-EBITDA : 6.23 (As of Mar. 2026) — 1497% Above Median

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TPE:3040 Global View Co Ltd TPE:3040
75 GF Score
Price NT$37.70
GF Value NT$41.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Global View Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Global View Co TPE:3040 -0.79% 75 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1497% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates TPE:3040 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$41.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,794 Hardware companies, Global View Co ranks worse than 88.46% on this metric.

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

Global View Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$0.0 Mil. Global View Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$328.8 Mil. Global View Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$52.8 Mil. Global View Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.23.

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 Global View Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:3040' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.39   Max: 8.6
Current: 8.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Global View Co was 8.60. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.39.

TPE:3040's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
88.46% of 1794 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs TPE:3040: 8.60

Global View Co  (TPE:3040) 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.


Global View Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Global View Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global View 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.

Global View Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Global View Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Global View Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.00 -197.55 6.64 10.28 6.23

TPE:3040 vs AAPL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Global View 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.


Global View Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Global View Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Global View Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Global View Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Global View Co'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
=(0 + 331.072) / 71.993
=4.60

Global View Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0 + 328.772) / 52.8
=6.23

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.23 mean?
Global View Co (TPE:3040) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.23 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 Global View Co. This is 1497% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Global View Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.13 to 8.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Global View Co ranks #1587 out of 1794 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 88.5%.
Is Global View Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Global View Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.23 is 1497% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 8.60. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Global View Co's value of 6.23 is 268.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global View Co ranks #1587 out of 1794 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Global View Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global View Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Global View Co ranks #1587 out of 1794 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Global View Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Global View Co's value of 6.23 is 268.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Global View Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.13 to 8.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Global View Co 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.69, based on 1,794 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. Global View Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.23 is 268.6% 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 Global View Co. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global View Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.23, which is 1497% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global View Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global View Co (TPE:3040) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$41.08, compared to a current price of NT$37.70 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.23, which is 1497% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 268.6% above the Hardware industry median of 1.69. Global View Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Global View Co (TPE:3040), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.23 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 Global View Co (TPE:3040) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global View Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$37.70 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$41.08. GuruFocus considers Global View Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3040:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.23 (1497% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
  • GF Value™: NT$41.08 vs. price of NT$37.70 (8.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 268.6% above the Hardware median (#1587 of 1794)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Global View Co Business Description

Address Section 2, Wenhua Road, 35 floor, No.287, Banqiao District, New Taipei, TWN, 220503
Global View Co Ltd is a manufacturer and seller of electronic dictionaries, and a lessor of properties. The segments of the company are Computer Information Business Department and Asset Management Department. The company derives maximum revenue from Asset management Department. The company's revenue comes from sales of electronic equipments. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from China.
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