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Silicon OptronicsTPE:3530 -3.09%63 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates TPE:3530 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$93.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 722 Semiconductors companies, Silicon Optronics ranks better than 89.89% 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 Silicon Optronics's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3530'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.79 Med: 0.22 Max: 2.4
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Silicon Optronics was 2.40. The lowest was -1.79. And the median was 0.22.
TPE:3530's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 89.89% of 722
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.425
vs TPE:3530: 0.05
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.
Silicon Optronics Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Silicon Optronics Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Silicon Optronics'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:3530 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Silicon Optronics'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.
Silicon Optronics Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Silicon Optronics's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Silicon Optronics'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.
Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.05 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 Silicon Optronics. This is 77% below median its historical median of 0.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Silicon Optronics ranks #73 out of 722 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Silicon Optronics' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Silicon Optronics' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.05 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43. Silicon Optronics' value of 0.05 is 96.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Silicon Optronics ranks #73 out of 722 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Silicon Optronics has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silicon Optronics' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Silicon Optronics ranks #73 out of 722 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Silicon Optronics in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43. Silicon Optronics' value of 0.05 is 96.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 1.43, Silicon Optronics 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.43, based on 722 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. Silicon Optronics's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.05 is 96.5% 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 Silicon Optronics. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Silicon Optronics's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silicon Optronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$93.38, compared to a current price of NT$50.10 — trading 46.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 96.5% below the Semiconductors industry median of 1.43. Silicon Optronics' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.05 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 Silicon Optronics (TPE:3530) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silicon Optronics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$50.10 is trading 46.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$93.38.
GuruFocus considers Silicon Optronics to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3530:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.05 (77% below median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: NT$93.38 vs. price of NT$50.10 (46.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.5% below the Semiconductors median (#73 of 722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3530 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Silicon Optronics Inc is engaged in the design, development, and sale of complementary metal-oxide semiconductors. Its products include image sensors and shutters. The company derives revenue from complementary metal-oxide semiconductors. Geographically, it operates in Hong Kong, the United States, Taiwan, and other countries, with the majority of revenue deriving from Hong Kong.
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