Optimax Technology (TPE:3051) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.76 (As of Jun. 2026) — 83% Below Median

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TPE:3051 Optimax Technology Corp TPE:3051
77 GF Score
Price NT$23.60
GF Value NT$28.60
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Optimax Technology Debt-to-EBITDA?

Optimax Technology TPE:3051 +0.64% 77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.76 as of Jun. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 10.56. GuruFocus rates TPE:3051 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$28.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,814 Hardware companies, Optimax Technology ranks worse than 59.1% on this metric.

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

Optimax Technology's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$416 Mil. Optimax Technology's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$661 Mil. Optimax Technology's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$613 Mil. Optimax Technology's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.76.

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 Optimax Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:3051' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.35   Med: 10.56   Max: 22.23
Current: 2.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Optimax Technology was 22.23. The lowest was 2.35. And the median was 10.56.

TPE:3051's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
59.1% of 1814 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.645 vs TPE:3051: 2.35

Optimax Technology  (TPE:3051) 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.


Optimax Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Optimax Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Optimax Technology'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.

Optimax Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Optimax Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Optimax Technology Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 25.54 3.45 2.19 2.77 1.76

TPE:3051 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Optimax Technology'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.


Optimax Technology Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Optimax Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Optimax Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Optimax Technology'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
=(1005.066 + 107.029) / 332.233
=3.35

Optimax Technology's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(416.346 + 660.675) / 613.212
=1.76

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.76 mean?
Optimax Technology (TPE:3051) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.76 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 Optimax Technology. This is 83% below median its historical median of 10.56. Over the past decade, Optimax Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.35 to 22.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Optimax Technology ranks #1072 out of 1814 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Optimax Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Optimax Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.76 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 10.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.35 to a high of 22.23. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. Optimax Technology's value of 1.76 is 7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Optimax Technology ranks #1072 out of 1814 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Optimax Technology has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optimax Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Optimax Technology ranks #1072 out of 1814 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Optimax Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. Optimax Technology's value of 1.76 is 7% above this benchmark. Historically, Optimax Technology's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.35 to 22.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.56 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Optimax Technology 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 1.65, based on 1,814 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. Optimax Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.76 is 7% 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 Optimax Technology. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optimax Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.76, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 10.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optimax Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimax Technology (TPE:3051) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$28.60, compared to a current price of NT$23.60 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.76, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 10.56 and 7% above the Hardware industry median of 1.65. Optimax Technology's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Optimax Technology (TPE:3051), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.76 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 Optimax Technology (TPE:3051) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optimax Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$23.60 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$28.60. GuruFocus considers Optimax Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3051:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.76 (83% below median its 10-year median of 10.56)
  • GF Value™: NT$28.60 vs. price of NT$23.60 (17.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7% above the Hardware median (#1072 of 1814)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3051 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Optimax Technology Business Description

Address No. 37, Lane 659, Pingdong Road, Pingzhen District, Taoyuan City, TWN, 32465
Optimax Technology Corp operates in the electronics component industry. The company and its subsidiaries are engaged in the manufacturing and selling of polarizers. The company offers products for twisted nematics LCDs, super twisted nematic LCDs, and other products.
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