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Pou ChenTPE:9904 +0.84%81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.05 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates TPE:9904 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$29.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 816 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Pou Chen ranks worse than 50.12% 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 Pou Chen's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:9904'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65 Med: 2.46 Max: 4.54
Current: 2.69
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Pou Chen was 4.54. The lowest was 1.65. And the median was 2.46.
TPE:9904's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 50.12% of 816
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.685
vs TPE:9904: 2.69
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.
Pou Chen Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Pou Chen Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pou Chen'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:9904 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Pou Chen'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.
Pou Chen Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pou Chen's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pou Chen'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.
Pou Chen (TPE:9904) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.05 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 Pou Chen. This is 24% above median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, Pou Chen's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.65 to 4.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Pou Chen ranks #409 out of 816 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Pou Chen's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Pou Chen's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.05 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 4.54. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.69. Pou Chen's value of 3.05 is 13.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pou Chen ranks #409 out of 816 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pou Chen has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pou Chen's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Pou Chen ranks #409 out of 816 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Pou Chen in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.69. Pou Chen's value of 3.05 is 13.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Pou Chen's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.65 to 4.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 2.69, Pou Chen 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.69, based on 816 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. Pou Chen's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.05 is 13.6% 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 Pou Chen. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pou Chen's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.05, which is 24% 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 Pou Chen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pou Chen (TPE:9904) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$29.85, compared to a current price of NT$24.10 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.05, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 13.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.69. Pou Chen's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Pou Chen (TPE:9904), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.05 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 Pou Chen (TPE:9904) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pou Chen stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$24.10 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$29.85.
GuruFocus considers Pou Chen to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:9904:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.05 (24% above median its 10-year median of 2.46)
GF Value™: NT$29.85 vs. price of NT$24.10 (19.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#409 of 816)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9904 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pou Chen Corp the manufacture and sale of various kinds of shoes and the import and export of related products and materials. The company invests in and other footwear-related companies.
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