Powertech Technology (TPE:6239) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.24 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TPE:6239 Powertech Technology Inc TPE:6239
70 GF Score
Price NT$256.50
GF Value NT$164.96
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Powertech Technology Debt-to-EBITDA?

Powertech Technology TPE:6239 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.24 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates TPE:6239 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$164.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Semiconductors companies, Powertech Technology ranks better than 50.96% on this metric.

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

Powertech Technology's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$5,029 Mil. Powertech Technology's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$27,703 Mil. Powertech Technology's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$26,401 Mil. Powertech Technology's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.24.

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 Powertech Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:6239' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85   Med: 1.32   Max: 1.59
Current: 1.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Powertech Technology was 1.59. The lowest was 0.85. And the median was 1.32.

TPE:6239's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
50.96% of 728 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.455 vs TPE:6239: 1.42

Powertech Technology  (TPE:6239) 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.


Powertech Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Powertech Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Powertech Technology'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.

Powertech Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Powertech Technology 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 1.09 1.11 0.97 0.85 1.50

Powertech Technology 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 0.98 1.04 1.08 1.26 1.24

TPE:6239 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Powertech Technology'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.


Powertech Technology Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Powertech Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Powertech Technology'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
=(4764.118 + 27128.873) / 21307.502
=1.50

Powertech Technology'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
=(5028.597 + 27703.162) / 26400.972
=1.24

* 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 1.24 mean?
Powertech Technology (TPE:6239) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.24 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 Powertech Technology. This is near median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, Powertech Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.85 to 1.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Powertech Technology ranks #357 out of 728 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 49%.
Is Powertech Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Powertech Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.24 is near median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 1.59. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.46. Powertech Technology's value of 1.24 is 14.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powertech Technology ranks #357 out of 728 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Powertech Technology has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powertech Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Powertech Technology ranks #357 out of 728 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Powertech Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.46. Powertech Technology's value of 1.24 is 14.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Powertech Technology's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.85 to 1.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Powertech Technology 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.46, based on 728 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. Powertech Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.24 is 14.8% 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 Powertech Technology. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powertech Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powertech Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powertech Technology (TPE:6239) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$164.96, compared to a current price of NT$256.50 — trading 55.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 14.8% below the Semiconductors industry median of 1.46. Powertech Technology's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Powertech Technology (TPE:6239), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.24 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 Powertech Technology (TPE:6239) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powertech Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$256.50 is trading 55.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$164.96. GuruFocus considers Powertech Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6239:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.24 (near median its 10-year median of 1.32)
  • GF Value™: NT$164.96 vs. price of NT$256.50 (55.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.8% below the Semiconductors median (#357 of 728)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6239 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Powertech Technology Business Description

Address No.10, Datong Road, Hsinchu Industrial Park, HuKou Shiang, Hsinchu, TWN, 303035
Powertech Technology Inc is mainly engaged in the manufacturing, packaging, testing, researching and developing, designing, assembling, and selling of various integrated circuit products. PTI also provides semiconductor testing and assembly services on a turnkey basis, in which PTI buys fabricated wafers and sells tested and assembled semiconductors. The company serves international customers with services including chip bumping, chip probing, IC assembly, final testing, burn-in, and system-level assembly. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from Taiwan followed by Singapore, Japan, America, Europe, China, Hong Kong, Macao, and other regions.
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