Gemtek Technology Co (TPE:4906) Debt-to-EBITDA : 12.14 (As of Mar. 2026) — 536% Above Median

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TPE:4906 Gemtek Technology Co Ltd TPE:4906
58 GF Score
Price NT$36.00
GF Value NT$17.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Gemtek Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Gemtek Technology Co TPE:4906 +1.12% 58 Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 536% above its 10-year median of 1.91. GuruFocus rates TPE:4906 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,790 Hardware companies, Gemtek Technology Co ranks worse than 84.41% on this metric.

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

Gemtek Technology Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$2,849 Mil. Gemtek Technology Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$15 Mil. Gemtek Technology Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$236 Mil. Gemtek Technology Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.14.

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

TPE:4906' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12   Med: 1.91   Max: 7.28
Current: 6.67

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Gemtek Technology Co was 7.28. The lowest was 1.12. And the median was 1.91.

TPE:4906's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
84.41% of 1790 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71 vs TPE:4906: 6.67

Gemtek Technology Co  (TPE:4906) 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.


Gemtek Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Gemtek Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gemtek Technology 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.

Gemtek Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Gemtek Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Gemtek Technology 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 1.21 -0.93 0.42 2.15 12.14

TPE:4906 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Gemtek Technology 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.


Gemtek Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Gemtek Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Gemtek Technology 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
=(2402.777 + 11.199) / 640.347
=3.77

Gemtek Technology 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
=(2849.071 + 14.714) / 235.82
=12.14

* 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 12.14 mean?
Gemtek Technology Co (TPE:4906) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 12.14 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 Gemtek Technology Co. This is 536% above median its historical median of 1.91. Over the past decade, Gemtek Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.12 to 7.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Gemtek Technology Co ranks #1511 out of 1790 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is Gemtek Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Gemtek Technology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 12.14 is 536% above median its 10-year median of 1.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 7.28. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Gemtek Technology Co's value of 12.14 is 609.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gemtek Technology Co ranks #1511 out of 1790 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gemtek Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gemtek Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Gemtek Technology Co ranks #1511 out of 1790 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Gemtek Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Gemtek Technology Co's value of 12.14 is 609.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Gemtek Technology Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.12 to 7.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.91 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Gemtek Technology Co 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 1.71, based on 1,790 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. Gemtek Technology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 12.14 is 609.9% 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 Gemtek Technology Co. 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. Gemtek Technology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.14, which is 536% above median its own 10-year median of 1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gemtek Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gemtek Technology Co (TPE:4906) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.99, compared to a current price of NT$36.00 — trading 100.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.14, which is 536% above median its 10-year median of 1.91 and 609.9% above the Hardware industry median of 1.71. Gemtek Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Gemtek Technology Co (TPE:4906), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 12.14 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 Gemtek Technology Co (TPE:4906) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gemtek Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$36.00 is trading 100.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.99. GuruFocus considers Gemtek Technology Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4906:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 12.14 (536% above median its 10-year median of 1.91)
  • GF Value™: NT$17.99 vs. price of NT$36.00 (100.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 609.9% above the Hardware median (#1511 of 1790)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4906 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gemtek Technology Co Business Description

Address No.15-1, Zhonghua Road, Hsinchu Industrial Park, Hukuo Township, Hsinchu County, Hsinchu, TWN, 30352
Gemtek Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, purchasing, sales, import and export of electronic components, semi-finished products, finished products, computer software, hardware and peripheral equipment. It operates in single segment of the Wireless Communication Products Segment. Its solutions include 5G Total Solution, Fixed Line Broadband, WiFi Home Solution, and (Joint Design and Manufacturing) and CM (Contract Manufacturing).
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