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Apacer TechnologyTPE:8271 -4.66%68 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates TPE:8271 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$112.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Semiconductors companies, Apacer Technology ranks better than 59.04% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Apacer Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8271'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.28 Max: 1.42
Current: 0.91
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Apacer Technology was 1.42. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.28.
TPE:8271's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 59.04% of 730
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.455
vs TPE:8271: 0.91
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.
Apacer Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Apacer Technology Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Apacer 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.
TPE:8271 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Apacer 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.
Apacer Technology Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Apacer Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Apacer Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
Apacer Technology (TPE:8271) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.33 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 Apacer Technology. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, Apacer Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.15 to 1.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Apacer Technology ranks #299 out of 730 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Apacer Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Apacer Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.33 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 1.42. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.46. Apacer Technology's value of 0.33 is 77.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apacer Technology ranks #299 out of 730 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Apacer Technology has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apacer Technology's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Apacer Technology ranks #299 out of 730 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Apacer Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.46. Apacer Technology's value of 0.33 is 77.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Apacer Technology's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.15 to 1.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 1.46, Apacer 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 730 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. Apacer Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.33 is 77.3% 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 Apacer 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. Apacer Technology's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.33, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apacer Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apacer Technology (TPE:8271) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$112.86, compared to a current price of NT$235.50 — trading 108.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.33, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 77.3% below the Semiconductors industry median of 1.46. Apacer Technology's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Apacer Technology (TPE:8271), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.33 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 Apacer Technology (TPE:8271) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apacer Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$235.50 is trading 108.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$112.86.
GuruFocus considers Apacer Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8271:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.33 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: NT$112.86 vs. price of NT$235.50 (108.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.3% below the Semiconductors median (#299 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8271 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Apacer Technology Inc is engaged in the research and development, design, manufacturing, processing, maintenance and sales of memory modules and storage memory devices. Its products include Flash memory cards, Memory modules, and others. It is also involved in providing smart IoT solutions to its customers. The company's operating segments are: Asia, America, and Europe, with the majority of revenue derived from Asia. Geographically, the company derives the maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Hong Kong, Mainland China, the Americas, Japan, and other regions.
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