Global Brands Manufacture (TPE:6191) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.85 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Above Median

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TPE:6191 Global Brands Manufacture Ltd TPE:6191
86 GF Score
Price NT$86.80
GF Value NT$108.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Global Brands Manufacture Debt-to-EBITDA?

Global Brands Manufacture TPE:6191 -0.34% 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates TPE:6191 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$108.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,793 Hardware companies, Global Brands Manufacture ranks worse than 64.25% on this metric.

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

Global Brands Manufacture's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$12,619 Mil. Global Brands Manufacture's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$8,826 Mil. Global Brands Manufacture's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$7,515 Mil. Global Brands Manufacture's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.85.

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 Global Brands Manufacture's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:6191' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.75   Med: 2.46   Max: 4.73
Current: 2.94

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Global Brands Manufacture was 4.73. The lowest was 1.75. And the median was 2.46.

TPE:6191's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
64.25% of 1793 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs TPE:6191: 2.94

Global Brands Manufacture  (TPE:6191) 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.


Global Brands Manufacture Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Global Brands Manufacture Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Brands Manufacture'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.

Global Brands Manufacture Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Global Brands Manufacture 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 1.81 1.75 1.79 2.00 3.10

Global Brands Manufacture 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 2.78 3.60 3.07 2.80 2.85

TPE:6191 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Global Brands Manufacture'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.


Global Brands Manufacture Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Global Brands Manufacture's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Global Brands Manufacture Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Global Brands Manufacture'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
=(13966.891 + 7561.16) / 6956.269
=3.09

Global Brands Manufacture'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
=(12619.019 + 8825.894) / 7515.308
=2.85

* 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 2.85 mean?
Global Brands Manufacture (TPE:6191) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.85 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 Global Brands Manufacture. This is 16% above median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, Global Brands Manufacture's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.75 to 4.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Brands Manufacture ranks #1152 out of 1793 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is Global Brands Manufacture's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Global Brands Manufacture's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.85 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.75 to a high of 4.73. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Global Brands Manufacture's value of 2.85 is 67.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Brands Manufacture ranks #1152 out of 1793 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Brands Manufacture has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Brands Manufacture's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Global Brands Manufacture ranks #1152 out of 1793 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Global Brands Manufacture in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. Global Brands Manufacture's value of 2.85 is 67.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Brands Manufacture's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.75 to 4.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Global Brands Manufacture 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 1.70, based on 1,793 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. Global Brands Manufacture's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.85 is 67.6% 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 Global Brands Manufacture. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Brands Manufacture's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.85, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Brands Manufacture stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Brands Manufacture (TPE:6191) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$108.76, compared to a current price of NT$86.80 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.85, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 67.6% above the Hardware industry median of 1.70. Global Brands Manufacture's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Global Brands Manufacture (TPE:6191), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.85 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 Global Brands Manufacture (TPE:6191) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Brands Manufacture stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$86.80 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$108.76. GuruFocus considers Global Brands Manufacture to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6191:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.85 (16% above median its 10-year median of 2.46)
  • GF Value™: NT$108.76 vs. price of NT$86.80 (20.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.6% above the Hardware median (#1152 of 1793)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6191 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Global Brands Manufacture Business Description

Address No. 48-3, Minquan Road, 4th Floor, Xindian District, New Taipei, TWN, 231023
Global Brands Manufacture Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturer specializing in Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS). The company serves a diverse range of markets, including information, communication, automobile, and consumer electronics. Its geographical segments are Asia, America, and Europe, of which the majority of its revenue comes from Asia.
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