Jih Lin Technology Co (TPE:5285) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 22% Below Median

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TPE:5285 Jih Lin Technology Co Ltd TPE:5285
52 GF Score
Price NT$79.00
GF Value NT$64.13
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Jih Lin Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Jih Lin Technology Co TPE:5285 +1.41% 52 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 3.05. GuruFocus rates TPE:5285 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$64.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 732 Semiconductors companies, Jih Lin Technology Co ranks worse than 70.49% on this metric.

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

Jih Lin Technology Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$849 Mil. Jih Lin Technology Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$896 Mil. Jih Lin Technology Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$734 Mil. Jih Lin Technology Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.38.

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

TPE:5285' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.13   Med: 3.05   Max: 6.22
Current: 3.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Jih Lin Technology Co was 6.22. The lowest was 2.13. And the median was 3.05.

TPE:5285's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
70.49% of 732 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.45 vs TPE:5285: 3.42

Jih Lin Technology Co  (TPE:5285) 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.


Jih Lin Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Jih Lin Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jih Lin 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.

Jih Lin Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Jih Lin Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Jih Lin Technology Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TPE:5285 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Jih Lin 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.


Jih Lin Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Jih Lin Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Jih Lin 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
=(681.791 + 1085.25) / 442.689
=3.99

Jih Lin 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
=(848.905 + 895.99) / 733.732
=2.38

* 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 2.38 mean?
Jih Lin Technology Co (TPE:5285) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.38 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 Jih Lin Technology Co. This is 22% below median its historical median of 3.05. Over the past decade, Jih Lin Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.13 to 6.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Jih Lin Technology Co ranks #516 out of 732 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Jih Lin Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Jih Lin Technology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.38 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 3.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.13 to a high of 6.22. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. Jih Lin Technology Co's value of 2.38 is 64.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jih Lin Technology Co ranks #516 out of 732 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jih Lin Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jih Lin Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Jih Lin Technology Co ranks #516 out of 732 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Jih Lin Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. Jih Lin Technology Co's value of 2.38 is 64.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Jih Lin Technology Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.13 to 6.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.05 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Jih Lin 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.45, based on 732 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. Jih Lin Technology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.38 is 64.1% 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 Jih Lin Technology Co. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jih Lin Technology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.38, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 3.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jih Lin Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jih Lin Technology Co (TPE:5285) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$64.13, compared to a current price of NT$79.00 — trading 23.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.38, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 3.05 and 64.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.45. Jih Lin Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Jih Lin Technology Co (TPE:5285), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.38 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 Jih Lin Technology Co (TPE:5285) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jih Lin Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$79.00 is trading 23.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$64.13. GuruFocus considers Jih Lin Technology Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5285:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.38 (22% below median its 10-year median of 3.05)
  • GF Value™: NT$64.13 vs. price of NT$79.00 (23.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.1% above the Semiconductors median (#516 of 732)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5285 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jih Lin Technology Co Business Description

Address No.58, Jhong Yang Road, Nanzih District, Kaohsiung, TWN
Jih Lin Technology Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company. The principal activities of the Company are to tooling manufacturer lead frame manufacture and sales service. It is engaged in research and development, manufacturing and sales of semiconductors, integrated circuits and other electronic components.
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