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Topco Scientific CoTPE:5434 -4.16%81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.48 as of Jun. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates TPE:5434 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$380.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,803 Hardware companies, Topco Scientific Co ranks better than 72.38% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Topco Scientific Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:5434'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 0.78 Max: 1.16
Current: 0.58
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Topco Scientific Co was 1.16. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.78.
TPE:5434's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 72.38% of 1803
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs TPE:5434: 0.58
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.
Topco Scientific Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Topco Scientific Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Topco Scientific 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.
TPE:5434 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Topco Scientific 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.
Topco Scientific Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Topco Scientific Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Topco Scientific Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Topco Scientific Co (TPE:5434) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.48 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Topco Scientific Co. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Topco Scientific Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.57 to 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Topco Scientific Co ranks #498 out of 1803 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Topco Scientific Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Topco Scientific Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.48 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.16. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. Topco Scientific Co's value of 0.48 is 70.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Topco Scientific Co ranks #498 out of 1803 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Topco Scientific Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Topco Scientific Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Topco Scientific Co ranks #498 out of 1803 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Topco Scientific Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. Topco Scientific Co's value of 0.48 is 70.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Topco Scientific Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.57 to 1.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Topco Scientific Co has consistently been below 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 1.65, based on 1,803 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. Topco Scientific Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.48 is 70.9% below 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 Topco Scientific Co. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Topco Scientific Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.48, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Topco Scientific Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Topco Scientific Co (TPE:5434) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$380.33, compared to a current price of NT$530.00 — trading 39.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.48, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 70.9% below the Hardware industry median of 1.65. Topco Scientific Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 Topco Scientific Co (TPE:5434), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.48 as of Jun. 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 Topco Scientific Co (TPE:5434) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Topco Scientific Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$530.00 is trading 39.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$380.33.
GuruFocus considers Topco Scientific Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:5434:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.48 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.78)
GF Value™: NT$380.33 vs. price of NT$530.00 (39.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.9% below the Hardware median (#498 of 1803)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5434 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Topco Scientific Co Ltd engages in the trading of electronics products, high technology products and related materials and components, pollution prevention equipment; designing and installation of water purification and recycling systems, solar energy materials; providing solar energy system integration services and operation power of solar stations, as well as setting up a sport center that operates and provides sport training programs. The company's reportable segments include the advance material division, the semiconductor and electronics division and the environmental engineering group. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the semiconductor and electronics division.
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