Heran Co (TPE:5283) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.94 (As of Mar. 2026) — 2276% Above Median

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TPE:5283 Heran Co Ltd TPE:5283
71 GF Score
Price NT$57.50
GF Value NT$87.24
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Heran Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Heran Co TPE:5283 +1.59% 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2276% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates TPE:5283 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$87.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,793 Hardware companies, Heran Co ranks worse than 54.82% on this metric.

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

Heran Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,321 Mil. Heran Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$543 Mil. Heran Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$314 Mil. Heran Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.94.

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

TPE:5283' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.25   Max: 2.08
Current: 2.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Heran Co was 2.08. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.25.

TPE:5283's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
54.82% of 1793 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs TPE:5283: 2.08

Heran Co  (TPE:5283) 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.


Heran Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Heran Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Heran 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.

Heran Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Heran Co 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 0.13 0.11 0.70 1.09 1.29

Heran 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 5.09 1.81 1.17 1.37 5.94

TPE:5283 vs AAPL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Heran 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.


Heran Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Heran Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Heran 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
=(803.656 + 334.808) / 882.64
=1.29

Heran 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
=(1320.592 + 543.346) / 313.612
=5.94

* 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 5.94 mean?
Heran Co (TPE:5283) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.94 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 Heran Co. This is 2276% above median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Heran Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 2.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Heran Co ranks #983 out of 1793 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Heran Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Heran Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.94 is 2276% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 2.08. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Heran Co's value of 5.94 is 249.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heran Co ranks #983 out of 1793 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Heran Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heran Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Heran Co ranks #983 out of 1793 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Heran Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Heran Co's value of 5.94 is 249.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Heran Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 2.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Heran 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 1.70, based on 1,793 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. Heran Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.94 is 249.4% 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 Heran Co. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heran Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.94, which is 2276% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heran Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heran Co (TPE:5283) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$87.24, compared to a current price of NT$57.50 — trading 34.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.94, which is 2276% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 249.4% above the Hardware industry median of 1.70. Heran Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Heran Co (TPE:5283), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.94 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 Heran Co (TPE:5283) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heran Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$57.50 is trading 34.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$87.24. GuruFocus considers Heran Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5283:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.94 (2276% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
  • GF Value™: NT$87.24 vs. price of NT$57.50 (34.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 249.4% above the Hardware median (#983 of 1793)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5283 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Heran Co Business Description

Address No. 289, Wenhe Road, 9th Floor, Guishan District, Taoyuan, TWN, 333001
Heran Co Ltd manufactures LCD monitors, sells electrical appliances and electronic materials, and fixes electrical products. Its product portfolio includes air conditioners, liquid crystal, washing machines, refrigerators, freezers, and Small household appliances. Its segment includes the Home Appliances business engaged in selling and manufacturing LCD monitors, air conditioners, and home appliances Home appliances and electronic products are sold to TV Home Shopping merchants, 3C retailers, distributors, and other customers, and the Other business engaged in other activities.
71GF Score

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