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Data ImageTPE:3168 -0.36%75 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates TPE:3168 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$47.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,791 Hardware companies, Data Image ranks better than 85.87% 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 Data Image's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3168'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.48 Max: 3.76
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Data Image was 3.76. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.48.
TPE:3168's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 85.87% of 1791
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs TPE:3168: 0.20
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.
Data Image Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Data Image Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Data Image'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:3168 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Data Image'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.
Data Image Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Data Image's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Data Image'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Data Image (TPE:3168) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.23 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 Data Image. This is 52% below median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Data Image's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.20 to 3.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Data Image ranks #253 out of 1791 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Data Image's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Data Image's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.23 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 3.76. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Data Image's value of 0.23 is 86.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Data Image ranks #253 out of 1791 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Data Image has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Data Image's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Data Image ranks #253 out of 1791 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Data Image in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Data Image's value of 0.23 is 86.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Data Image's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.20 to 3.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Data Image 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 1.71, based on 1,791 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. Data Image's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.23 is 86.5% 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 Data Image. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Data Image's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Data Image stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Image (TPE:3168) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$47.60, compared to a current price of NT$41.70 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 86.5% below the Hardware industry median of 1.71. Data Image's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Data Image (TPE:3168), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23 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 Data Image (TPE:3168) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Image stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$41.70 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$47.60.
GuruFocus considers Data Image to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3168:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.23 (52% below median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: NT$47.60 vs. price of NT$41.70 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 86.5% below the Hardware median (#253 of 1791)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3168 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Data Image Corp is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sales of LCD touch modules and LCD modules. Its products are widely used by various manufacturers and distributors, including industrial HMIs, marine multifunction displays (MFTs), special vehicles, multimedia kiosks, point-of-sale (POS) solutions, and multifunction printers. Its segments include LCD Module Segment and Display Module Segment with majority of the revenue deriving from LCD Module Segment. It operates in two principal geographical areas -Taiwan and China.
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