Shining Building Business Co (TPE:5531) Debt-to-EBITDA : 47.72 (As of Jun. 2026) — 157% Above Median

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TPE:5531 Shining Building Business Co Ltd TPE:5531
41 GF Score
Price NT$7.56
GF Value NT$3.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Shining Building Business Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Shining Building Business Co TPE:5531 +2.86% 41 Debt-to-EBITDA is 47.72 as of Jun. 2026, which is 157% above its 10-year median of 18.57. GuruFocus rates TPE:5531 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$3.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,410 Construction companies, Shining Building Business Co ranks worse than 94.61% on this metric.

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

Shining Building Business Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$10,646 Mil. Shining Building Business Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$11,912 Mil. Shining Building Business Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$473 Mil. Shining Building Business Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 47.72.

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

TPE:5531' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31.06   Med: 18.57   Max: 40.04
Current: 16.89

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Shining Building Business Co was 40.04. The lowest was -31.06. And the median was 18.57.

TPE:5531's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
94.61% of 1410 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.11 vs TPE:5531: 16.89

Shining Building Business Co  (TPE:5531) 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.


Shining Building Business Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Shining Building Business Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shining Building Business 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.

Shining Building Business Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Shining Building Business Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Shining Building Business Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 203.80 7.29 38.63 14.71 47.72

TPE:5531 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Shining Building Business 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.


Shining Building Business Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Shining Building Business Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shining Building Business Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Shining Building Business 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
=(9884.098 + 11512.529) / 860.836
=24.86

Shining Building Business Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(10645.694 + 11912.029) / 472.732
=47.72

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 47.72 mean?
Shining Building Business Co (TPE:5531) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 47.72 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 Shining Building Business Co. This is 157% above median its historical median of 18.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Shining Building Business Co ranks #1334 out of 1410 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is Shining Building Business Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Shining Building Business Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 47.72 is 157% above median its 10-year median of 18.57. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Shining Building Business Co's value of 47.72 is 2161.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shining Building Business Co ranks #1334 out of 1410 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shining Building Business Co has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shining Building Business Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Shining Building Business Co ranks #1334 out of 1410 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Shining Building Business Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Shining Building Business Co's value of 47.72 is 2161.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.57 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Shining Building Business 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.11, based on 1,410 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. Shining Building Business Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 47.72 is 2161.6% 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 Shining Building Business Co. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shining Building Business Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 47.72, which is 157% above median its own 10-year median of 18.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shining Building Business Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shining Building Business Co (TPE:5531) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$3.27, compared to a current price of NT$7.56 — trading 131.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 47.72, which is 157% above median its 10-year median of 18.57 and 2161.6% above the Construction industry median of 2.11. Shining Building Business Co's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 8 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 Shining Building Business Co (TPE:5531), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 47.72 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 Shining Building Business Co (TPE:5531) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shining Building Business Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$7.56 is trading 131.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$3.27. GuruFocus considers Shining Building Business Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5531:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 47.72 (157% above median its 10-year median of 18.57)
  • GF Value™: NT$3.27 vs. price of NT$7.56 (131.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2161.6% above the Construction median (#1334 of 1410)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5531 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shining Building Business Co Business Description

Address No. 408, Sec. 2,Taiwan Boulevard, West District, Taichung City, TWN
Shining Building Business Co Ltd is engaged in the business of entrusting construction firms to build commercial buildings, and rent and sell public housing. The company operates through three business segments. i) Building unit: It is engaged in the business of building commercial buildings and renting and selling public housing. ii) Construction unit: It is engaged in construction and civil engineering, and iii) Other units: It is mainly engaged in hotel construction and real estate development and general investment. The majority of revenue is derived from the Building unit.
41GF Score

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