Apaq Technology Co (TPE:6449) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.95 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TPE:6449 Apaq Technology Co Ltd TPE:6449
81 GF Score
Price NT$244.00
GF Value NT$187.65
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Apaq Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Apaq Technology Co TPE:6449 +2.52% 81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 2.15. GuruFocus rates TPE:6449 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$187.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,794 Hardware companies, Apaq Technology Co ranks worse than 55.74% on this metric.

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

Apaq Technology Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$2,473 Mil. Apaq Technology Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$111 Mil. Apaq Technology Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,326 Mil. Apaq Technology Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.95.

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

TPE:6449' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.85   Med: 2.15   Max: 3.22
Current: 2.13

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Apaq Technology Co was 3.22. The lowest was 1.85. And the median was 2.15.

TPE:6449's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
55.74% of 1794 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs TPE:6449: 2.13

Apaq Technology Co  (TPE:6449) 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.


Apaq Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Apaq Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Apaq Technology 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.

Apaq Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Apaq Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Apaq Technology Co 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 1.99 2.88 1.77 1.69 1.95

TPE:6449 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Apaq Technology 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.


Apaq Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Apaq Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Apaq Technology 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
=(2377.735 + 135.711) / 1129.145
=2.23

Apaq Technology Co'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
=(2473.052 + 110.704) / 1325.568
=1.95

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.95 mean?
Apaq Technology Co (TPE:6449) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.95 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 Apaq Technology Co. This is near median its historical median of 2.15. Over the past decade, Apaq Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.85 to 3.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Apaq Technology Co ranks #1000 out of 1794 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is Apaq Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Apaq Technology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.95 is near median its 10-year median of 2.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.85 to a high of 3.22. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Apaq Technology Co's value of 1.95 is 15.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apaq Technology Co ranks #1000 out of 1794 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Apaq Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apaq Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Apaq Technology Co ranks #1000 out of 1794 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Apaq Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Apaq Technology Co's value of 1.95 is 15.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Apaq Technology Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.85 to 3.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.15 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Apaq Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.69, based on 1,794 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. Apaq Technology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.95 is 15.4% 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 Apaq Technology Co. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apaq Technology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apaq Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apaq Technology Co (TPE:6449) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$187.65, compared to a current price of NT$244.00 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.15 and 15.4% above the Hardware industry median of 1.69. Apaq Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Apaq Technology Co (TPE:6449), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.95 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 Apaq Technology Co (TPE:6449) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apaq Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$244.00 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$187.65. GuruFocus considers Apaq Technology Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6449:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.95 (near median its 10-year median of 2.15)
  • GF Value™: NT$187.65 vs. price of NT$244.00 (30% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.4% above the Hardware median (#1000 of 1794)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6449 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Apaq Technology Co Business Description

Address No. 2 & 6, Kedong 3rd Road, 4th Floor, Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, Miaoli, TWN, 350401
Apaq Technology Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company that focuses on the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of electronic components. The company generates revenues by selling products that include ultra-small, high temperature-resistant, long-life, low impedance electrolytic capacitors and coiled conductive polymer solid capacitors. Geographically, the company has a presence in Asia, Taiwan, and Other countries.
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