Ruentex Development Co (TPE:9945) Debt-to-EBITDA : 4.03 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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TPE:9945 Ruentex Development Co Ltd TPE:9945
74 GF Score
Price NT$26.75
GF Value NT$54.74
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ruentex Development Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Ruentex Development Co TPE:9945 +1.52% 74 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 3.43. GuruFocus rates TPE:9945 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$54.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,409 Construction companies, Ruentex Development Co ranks worse than 67.78% on this metric.

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

Ruentex Development Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$18,515 Mil. Ruentex Development Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$46,385 Mil. Ruentex Development Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$16,087 Mil. Ruentex Development Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.03.

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

TPE:9945' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.48   Med: 3.43   Max: 5.2
Current: 4.02

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ruentex Development Co was 5.20. The lowest was 2.48. And the median was 3.43.

TPE:9945's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
67.78% of 1409 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.14 vs TPE:9945: 4.02

Ruentex Development Co  (TPE:9945) 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.


Ruentex Development Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ruentex Development Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ruentex Development 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.

Ruentex Development Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Ruentex Development Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Ruentex Development 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 -28.37 5.91 3.84 3.27 4.03

TPE:9945 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ruentex Development 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.


Ruentex Development Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ruentex Development Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ruentex Development Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Ruentex Development 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
=(15180.242 + 51012.346) / 16467.866
=4.02

Ruentex Development 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
=(18514.556 + 46385.056) / 16086.86
=4.03

* 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 4.03 mean?
Ruentex Development Co (TPE:9945) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.03 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 Ruentex Development Co. This is 17% above median its historical median of 3.43. Over the past decade, Ruentex Development Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.48 to 5.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Ruentex Development Co ranks #955 out of 1409 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Ruentex Development Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ruentex Development Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.03 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 3.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.48 to a high of 5.20. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Ruentex Development Co's value of 4.03 is 88.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ruentex Development Co ranks #955 out of 1409 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ruentex Development Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ruentex Development Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ruentex Development Co ranks #955 out of 1409 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Ruentex Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14. Ruentex Development Co's value of 4.03 is 88.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ruentex Development Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.48 to 5.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.43 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Ruentex Development 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.14, based on 1,409 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. Ruentex Development Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.03 is 88.3% 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 Ruentex Development Co. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ruentex Development Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.03, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 3.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ruentex Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ruentex Development Co (TPE:9945) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$54.74, compared to a current price of NT$26.75 — trading 51.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.03, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 3.43 and 88.3% above the Construction industry median of 2.14. Ruentex Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Ruentex Development Co (TPE:9945), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.03 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 Ruentex Development Co (TPE:9945) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ruentex Development Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$26.75 is trading 51.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$54.74. GuruFocus considers Ruentex Development Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:9945:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.03 (17% above median its 10-year median of 3.43)
  • GF Value™: NT$54.74 vs. price of NT$26.75 (51.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.3% above the Construction median (#955 of 1409)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9945 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ruentex Development Co Business Description

Address No. 308, Bade Road, 11th floor-1st floor, Section 2, Zhongshan District, Taipei, TWN, 104
Ruentex Development Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company involved in the construction business. The company's reportable segments include Construction Business Department, Commercial Real Estate, Building Materials, and Other operating Departments. It generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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