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KY Paiho Shih HoldingsTPE:8404 -1.82%70 Debt-to-Equity is 1.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates TPE:8404 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$23.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 930 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, KY Paiho Shih Holdings ranks worse than 89.35% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for KY Paiho Shih Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8404'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 1.36 Max: 2.46
Current: 1.67
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of KY Paiho Shih Holdings was 2.46. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 1.36.
TPE:8404's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 89.35% of 930
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.42
vs TPE:8404: 1.67
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
KY Paiho Shih Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
KY Paiho Shih Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KY Paiho Shih Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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:8404 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, KY Paiho Shih Holdings's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
KY Paiho Shih Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KY Paiho Shih Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KY Paiho Shih Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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.
KY Paiho Shih Holdings (TPE:8404) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.67 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on KY Paiho Shih Holdings and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 1.36. Over the past decade, KY Paiho Shih Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 2.46. According to the industry distribution chart, KY Paiho Shih Holdings ranks #831 out of 930 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 89.4%.
Is KY Paiho Shih Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
KY Paiho Shih Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.67 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 1.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 2.46. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. KY Paiho Shih Holdings' value of 1.67 is 297.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KY Paiho Shih Holdings ranks #831 out of 930 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KY Paiho Shih Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KY Paiho Shih Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, KY Paiho Shih Holdings ranks #831 out of 930 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places KY Paiho Shih Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42. KY Paiho Shih Holdings' value of 1.67 is 297.6% above this benchmark. Historically, KY Paiho Shih Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 2.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 0.42, KY Paiho Shih Holdings 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-Equity for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.42, based on 930 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KY Paiho Shih Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.67 is 297.6% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on KY Paiho Shih Holdings and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KY Paiho Shih Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.67, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KY Paiho Shih Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KY Paiho Shih Holdings (TPE:8404) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$23.31, compared to a current price of NT$16.20 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.67, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 297.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.42. KY Paiho Shih Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KY Paiho Shih Holdings (TPE:8404), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.67 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 KY Paiho Shih Holdings (TPE:8404) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KY Paiho Shih Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$16.20 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$23.31.
GuruFocus considers KY Paiho Shih Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8404:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.67 (23% above median its 10-year median of 1.36)
GF Value™: NT$23.31 vs. price of NT$16.20 (30.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 297.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#831 of 930)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8404 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KY Paiho Shih Holdings Corp is a textile company involved in the research and development, manufacturing, and sales of main and auxiliary materials and accessories products. It manufactures materials for footwear, garment, and medical industries. The company operates in two segments that are Production and Construction. Its products include Jacquard engineered Mesh, webbing (shoelaces), Premises (including parking space), Touch fastener, Elastic, Other, etc. The company operates in China and Vietnam, out of which of its revenue is generated from China.
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