Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.01 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TPE:3045 Taiwan Mobile Co Ltd TPE:3045
88 GF Score
Price NT$113.50
GF Value NT$106.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Taiwan Mobile Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Taiwan Mobile Co TPE:3045 88 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates TPE:3045 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$106.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Retail - Cyclical companies, Taiwan Mobile Co ranks better than 54.55% on this metric.

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

Taiwan Mobile Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$42,980 Mil. Taiwan Mobile Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$52,840 Mil. Taiwan Mobile Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$47,623 Mil. Taiwan Mobile Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.01.

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.

The historical rank and industry rank for Taiwan Mobile Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:3045' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.46   Med: 2.21   Max: 2.81
Current: 2.09

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Taiwan Mobile Co was 2.81. The lowest was 1.46. And the median was 2.21.

TPE:3045's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
54.55% of 902 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.41 vs TPE:3045: 2.09

Taiwan Mobile Co  (TPE:3045) 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.


Taiwan Mobile Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Taiwan Mobile Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Mobile 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.

Taiwan Mobile Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Taiwan Mobile Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Taiwan Mobile 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 2.21 2.18 2.27 2.04 2.01

TPE:3045 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Taiwan Mobile 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.


Taiwan Mobile Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Taiwan Mobile Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Taiwan Mobile Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Taiwan Mobile 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
=(25887.306 + 70517.434) / 45053.03
=2.14

Taiwan Mobile 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
=(42979.618 + 52839.78) / 47623.036
=2.01

* 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 2.01 mean?
Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.01 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 Taiwan Mobile Co. This is near median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, Taiwan Mobile Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.46 to 2.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Mobile Co ranks #410 out of 902 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Taiwan Mobile Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Taiwan Mobile Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.01 is near median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 2.81. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41. Taiwan Mobile Co's value of 2.01 is 16.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Mobile Co ranks #410 out of 902 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan Mobile Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Mobile Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Taiwan Mobile Co ranks #410 out of 902 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Taiwan Mobile Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41. Taiwan Mobile Co's value of 2.01 is 16.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Taiwan Mobile Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.46 to 2.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 2.41, Taiwan Mobile 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.41, based on 902 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. Taiwan Mobile Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.01 is 16.6% 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 Taiwan Mobile Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Mobile Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Mobile Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$106.95, compared to a current price of NT$113.50 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 16.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.41. Taiwan Mobile Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 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 Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 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 Taiwan Mobile Co (TPE:3045) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Mobile Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$113.50 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$106.95. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Mobile Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3045:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.01 (near median its 10-year median of 2.21)
  • GF Value™: NT$106.95 vs. price of NT$113.50 (6.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#410 of 902)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3045 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiwan Mobile Co Business Description

Address No. 88, YanChang Road, 12th Floor, Xinyi District, Taipei, TWN, 110
Taiwan Mobile Co Ltd is engaged in providing wireless communication services, the sale of mobile phones, accessories, games, ebooks, and value-added services. The reportable segments of the company are Telecommunication, Retail, Cable television and broadband, and others. The Telecommunication segment engages in providing mobile communication services, data mobile services, and fixed line services; the Retail segment in providing online shopping, TV shopping, and catalog shopping; the Cable television and broadband segment in providing pay TV and cable broadband services; and others in business other than telecommunication, retail, and cable television. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
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NT$113.50
Price
NT$106.95
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