Cameo Communications (TPE:6142) Debt-to-EBITDA : -3.41 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TPE:6142 Cameo Communications Inc TPE:6142
53 GF Score
Price NT$9.52
GF Value NT$9.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cameo Communications Debt-to-EBITDA?

Cameo Communications TPE:6142 -0.10% 53 Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.41 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:6142 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$9.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,790 Hardware companies, Cameo Communications ranks worse than 55865.87% on this metric.

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

Cameo Communications's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$60 Mil. Cameo Communications's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$417 Mil. Cameo Communications's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-140 Mil. Cameo Communications's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.41.

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 Cameo Communications's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:6142' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.97   Med: -1.45   Max: 39.44
Current: -14.97

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Cameo Communications was 39.44. The lowest was -14.97. And the median was -1.45.

TPE:6142's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 1790 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71 vs TPE:6142: -14.97

Cameo Communications  (TPE:6142) 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.


Cameo Communications Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Cameo Communications Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cameo Communications'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.

Cameo Communications Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Cameo Communications 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 1.56 3.79 5.42 -10.08 39.44

Cameo Communications 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 11.98 -3.40 2.58 -19.46 -3.41

TPE:6142 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Cameo Communications'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.


Cameo Communications Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Cameo Communications Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Cameo Communications'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
=(149.798 + 432.334) / 14.76
=39.44

Cameo Communications'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
=(59.887 + 417.319) / -140.02
=-3.41

* 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 -3.41 mean?
Cameo Communications (TPE:6142) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -3.41 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 Cameo Communications. According to the industry distribution chart, Cameo Communications ranks #999999 out of 1790 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Cameo Communications' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Cameo Communications' current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.41. Based on the distribution chart, Cameo Communications ranks #999999 out of 1790 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cameo Communications has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cameo Communications' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cameo Communications ranks #999999 out of 1790 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Cameo Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. 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 1,790 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. 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 Cameo Communications. 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. Cameo Communications's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cameo Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cameo Communications (TPE:6142) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$9.54, compared to a current price of NT$9.52 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.41. Cameo Communications' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Cameo Communications (TPE:6142), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -3.41 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 Cameo Communications (TPE:6142) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cameo Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$9.52 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$9.54. GuruFocus considers Cameo Communications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6142:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -3.41
  • GF Value™: NT$9.54 vs. price of NT$9.52 (0.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6142 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cameo Communications Business Description

Address Xinhu 3rd Road, 2 Floor, No.275, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 114
Cameo Communications Inc business activities of the Company include the manufacture and sale of networking system equipment and the components thereof, and research and development of pertinent technology. The company's products are Wired communication products, Wireless communication products, and Repairs and maintenance. The Group is a single operating segment. The company has presence in Taiwan and Mainland China.
53GF Score

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