Lee Chang Yung Technology (TPE:4989) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.98 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:4989 Lee Chang Yung Technology Corp TPE:4989
49 GF Score
Price NT$68.00
GF Value NT$20.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lee Chang Yung Technology Debt-to-EBITDA?

Lee Chang Yung Technology TPE:4989 +0.74% 49 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.98 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:4989 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 602 Metals & Mining companies, Lee Chang Yung Technology ranks worse than 166112.79% on this metric.

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

Lee Chang Yung Technology's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$481 Mil. Lee Chang Yung Technology's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$96 Mil. Lee Chang Yung Technology's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$193 Mil. Lee Chang Yung Technology's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.98.

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

TPE:4989' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.17   Med: 0   Max: 1.02
Current: -2.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Lee Chang Yung Technology was 1.02. The lowest was -2.17. And the median was 0.00.

TPE:4989's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 602 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.12 vs TPE:4989: -2.15

Lee Chang Yung Technology  (TPE:4989) 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.


Lee Chang Yung Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Lee Chang Yung Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lee Chang Yung 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.

Lee Chang Yung Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Lee Chang Yung Technology 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 0.17 0.37 -2.17 -1.01 -0.83

Lee Chang Yung Technology 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 -0.77 -0.23 -0.86 5.74 2.98

TPE:4989 vs SCCO, FCX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Lee Chang Yung 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.


Lee Chang Yung Technology Debt-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lee Chang Yung Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lee Chang Yung Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Lee Chang Yung 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
=(225.268 + 98.02) / -388.869
=-0.83

Lee Chang Yung Technology'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
=(480.511 + 95.998) / 193.196
=2.98

* 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 2.98 mean?
Lee Chang Yung Technology (TPE:4989) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.98 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 Lee Chang Yung Technology. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Chang Yung Technology ranks #999999 out of 602 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Lee Chang Yung Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Lee Chang Yung Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.98. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.12. Lee Chang Yung Technology's value of 2.98 is 166.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Chang Yung Technology ranks #999999 out of 602 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lee Chang Yung Technology has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee Chang Yung Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lee Chang Yung Technology ranks #999999 out of 602 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Lee Chang Yung Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.12. Lee Chang Yung Technology's value of 2.98 is 166.1% above this benchmark. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 1.12, based on 602 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. Lee Chang Yung Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.98 is 166.1% 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 Lee Chang Yung Technology. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee Chang Yung Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee Chang Yung Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Chang Yung Technology (TPE:4989) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.12, compared to a current price of NT$68.00 — trading 238% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.98 and 166.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.12. Lee Chang Yung Technology's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Lee Chang Yung Technology (TPE:4989), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.98 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 Lee Chang Yung Technology (TPE:4989) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Chang Yung Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$68.00 is trading 238% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.12. GuruFocus considers Lee Chang Yung Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4989:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.98
  • GF Value™: NT$20.12 vs. price of NT$68.00 (238% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 166.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#999999 of 602)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4989 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lee Chang Yung Technology Business Description

Address Bade Road, 5th Floor, No. 83, Section 4, Songshan District, Taipei City, TWN
Lee Chang Yung Technology Corp produces, manufactures, and sells electrolytic copper foil, an upstream material for printed circuit boards. The Group currently sells a single product, copper foil.
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