Continental Holdings (TPE:3703) Debt-to-EBITDA : 16.27 (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Above Median

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TPE:3703 Continental Holdings Corp TPE:3703
76 GF Score
Price NT$20.00
GF Value NT$31.12
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Continental Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA?

Continental Holdings TPE:3703 76 Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 11.77. GuruFocus rates TPE:3703 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$31.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,410 Construction companies, Continental Holdings ranks worse than 91.7% on this metric.

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

Continental Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$24,076 Mil. Continental Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$17,713 Mil. Continental Holdings's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$2,569 Mil. Continental Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.27.

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 Continental Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:3703' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.49   Med: 11.77   Max: 18.46
Current: 12.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Continental Holdings was 18.46. The lowest was 7.49. And the median was 11.77.

TPE:3703's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
91.7% of 1410 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.1 vs TPE:3703: 12.42

Continental Holdings  (TPE:3703) 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.


Continental Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Continental Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Continental Holdings'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.

Continental Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Continental Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.32 7.49 9.97 15.21 13.33

Continental Holdings 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 24.67 15.74 13.02 8.17 16.27

TPE:3703 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Continental Holdings'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.


Continental Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Continental Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Continental Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Continental Holdings'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
=(26628.647 + 15056.509) / 3127.732
=13.33

Continental Holdings'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
=(24075.861 + 17712.643) / 2569.072
=16.27

* 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 16.27 mean?
Continental Holdings (TPE:3703) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.27 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 Continental Holdings. This is 38% above median its historical median of 11.77. Over the past decade, Continental Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.49 to 18.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Continental Holdings ranks #1293 out of 1410 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is Continental Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Continental Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.27 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 11.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.49 to a high of 18.46. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. Continental Holdings' value of 16.27 is 674.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Continental Holdings ranks #1293 out of 1410 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Continental Holdings has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Continental Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Continental Holdings ranks #1293 out of 1410 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Continental Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. Continental Holdings' value of 16.27 is 674.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Continental Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.49 to 18.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.77 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Continental Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.10, based on 1,410 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. Continental Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 16.27 is 674.8% 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 Continental Holdings. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Continental Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.27, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 11.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Continental Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental Holdings (TPE:3703) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$31.12, compared to a current price of NT$20.00 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.27, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 11.77 and 674.8% above the Construction industry median of 2.10. Continental Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Continental Holdings (TPE:3703), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 16.27 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 Continental Holdings (TPE:3703) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$20.00 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$31.12. GuruFocus considers Continental Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3703:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 16.27 (38% above median its 10-year median of 11.77)
  • GF Value™: NT$31.12 vs. price of NT$20.00 (35.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 674.8% above the Construction median (#1293 of 1410)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3703 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Continental Holdings Business Description

Address No. 95, Dun-Hua South Road, Section 2, 23rd Floor, Da\'an District, Taipei, TWN, 106
Continental Holdings Corp has an investment portfolio covers three business sectors: Construction Engineering, Real Estate Development, and Environmental Project Development & Water Treatment businesses. Its segments include Construction Engineering: civil construction and building construction; Real Estate Development: real estate development and lease; Environmental Project Development & Water Treatment: expertise in processing sewage, industrial wastewater, solid waste, etc; Investment: to supervise and monitor each operating segment's operation, and control and allocate each operating segment's operating resources. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Construction Engineering segment.
76GF Score

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