Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 7.60% (As of Jun. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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TPE:2008 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp TPE:2008
76 GF Score
Price NT$30.55
GF Value NT$26.26
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel TPE:2008 76 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.75. GuruFocus rates TPE:2008 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$26.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 521 Steel companies, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks better than 67.37% on this metric.

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$0.43.

During the past 12 months, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 16.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 31.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel was 106.70% per year. The lowest was -57.10% per year. And the median was 8.75% per year.


Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel  (TPE:2008) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.


Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


TPE:2008 vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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.


Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


TPE:2008
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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 7.60% mean?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 7.60% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #170 out of 521 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 7.60% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.75. Based on the distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #170 out of 521 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #170 out of 521 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Steel company?
A good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Steel industry context. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.60%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$26.26, compared to a current price of NT$30.55 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.60%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.75. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 7.60% as of Jun. 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$30.55 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$26.26. GuruFocus considers Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2008:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 7.60% (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.75)
  • GF Value™: NT$26.26 vs. price of NT$30.55 (16.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Business Description

Address No.318, Zhonghua 1st Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 804
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel pipes and cold-rolled steel sheets; manufacturing of metal architectural components; leasing; carpark management; and wholesale of other products. The majority of its revenue comes from the steel pipe department. Its geographical segments are Taiwan, United States and Japan, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Taiwan.
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