Hannstar Board (TPE:5469) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.69 (As of Mar. 2026) — 45% Above Median

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TPE:5469 Hannstar Board Corp TPE:5469
80 GF Score
Price NT$74.10
GF Value NT$94.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hannstar Board Debt-to-EBITDA?

Hannstar Board TPE:5469 -3.64% 80 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 2.54. GuruFocus rates TPE:5469 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$94.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,791 Hardware companies, Hannstar Board ranks worse than 70.85% on this metric.

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

Hannstar Board's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$26,871 Mil. Hannstar Board's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$13,753 Mil. Hannstar Board's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$11,001 Mil. Hannstar Board's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.69.

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 Hannstar Board's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:5469' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.92   Med: 2.54   Max: 5.25
Current: 3.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hannstar Board was 5.25. The lowest was 1.92. And the median was 2.54.

TPE:5469's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
70.85% of 1791 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71 vs TPE:5469: 3.66

Hannstar Board  (TPE:5469) 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.


Hannstar Board Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hannstar Board Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hannstar Board'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.

Hannstar Board Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Hannstar Board 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 1.92 2.12 2.07 2.60 3.37

Hannstar Board 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 3.39 3.93 3.03 3.47 3.69

TPE:5469 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Hannstar Board'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.


Hannstar Board Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Hannstar Board Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Hannstar Board'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
=(24254.633 + 12512.959) / 10912.902
=3.37

Hannstar Board'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
=(26870.859 + 13753.178) / 11000.768
=3.69

* 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 3.69 mean?
Hannstar Board (TPE:5469) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.69 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 Hannstar Board. This is 45% above median its historical median of 2.54. Over the past decade, Hannstar Board's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.92 to 5.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Hannstar Board ranks #1269 out of 1791 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Hannstar Board's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hannstar Board's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.69 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 2.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.92 to a high of 5.25. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Hannstar Board's value of 3.69 is 115.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hannstar Board ranks #1269 out of 1791 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hannstar Board has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hannstar Board's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hannstar Board ranks #1269 out of 1791 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hannstar Board in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Hannstar Board's value of 3.69 is 115.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hannstar Board's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.92 to 5.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.54 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Hannstar Board 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 1,791 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. Hannstar Board's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.69 is 115.8% 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 Hannstar Board. 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. Hannstar Board's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.69, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hannstar Board stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hannstar Board (TPE:5469) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$94.06, compared to a current price of NT$74.10 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.69, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 2.54 and 115.8% above the Hardware industry median of 1.71. Hannstar Board's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 Hannstar Board (TPE:5469), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.69 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 Hannstar Board (TPE:5469) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hannstar Board stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$74.10 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$94.06. GuruFocus considers Hannstar Board to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5469:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.69 (45% above median its 10-year median of 2.54)
  • GF Value™: NT$94.06 vs. price of NT$74.10 (21.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 115.8% above the Hardware median (#1269 of 1791)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5469 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hannstar Board Business Description

Address No. 9, Industrial 4th Road, Guanyin District, Taoyuan, TWN, 32853
Hannstar Board Corp engages in the manufacturing and sale of printed circuit boards. The company produces a wide range of multi-layer printed circuit boards, from double-layered boards. The product types include specially printed circuit boards such as games, TV, PC, Networking, Automotive, LCD, STB, and others.
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