iSTART-TEK (ROCO:6786) EBITDA Margin %: -13.77% (As of Dec. 2025)


ROCO:6786 iSTART-TEK Inc ROCO:6786
72 GF Score
Price NT$70.00
GF Value NT$148.26
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is iSTART-TEK EBITDA Margin %?

iSTART-TEK ROCO:6786 -5.28% 72 EBITDA Margin % is -13.77% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6786 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$148.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, iSTART-TEK ranks worse than 90.91% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. iSTART-TEK's EBITDA for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-9.4 Mil. iSTART-TEK's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$68.0 Mil. Therefore, iSTART-TEK's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -13.77%.


iSTART-TEK  (ROCO:6786) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


iSTART-TEK EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


iSTART-TEK EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for iSTART-TEK's EBITDA Margin % 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.

iSTART-TEK EBITDA Margin % Chart

iSTART-TEK Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -336.16 -138.78 -160.88 -284.54 -37.08

iSTART-TEK Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EBITDA Margin % 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 -336.65 -732.24 -142.95 -79.83 -13.77

ROCO:6786 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, iSTART-TEK's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.


iSTART-TEK EBITDA Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, iSTART-TEK's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where iSTART-TEK's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


ROCO:6786
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iSTART-TEK EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

iSTART-TEK's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-38.953/105.049
=-37.08 %

iSTART-TEK's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-9.363/67.985
=-13.77 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of -13.77% mean?
iSTART-TEK (ROCO:6786) has a EBITDA Margin % of -13.77% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on iSTART-TEK and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, iSTART-TEK ranks #930 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is iSTART-TEK's EBITDA Margin % too high?
iSTART-TEK's current EBITDA Margin % is -13.77%. Based on the distribution chart, iSTART-TEK ranks #930 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, iSTART-TEK has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iSTART-TEK's EBITDA Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, iSTART-TEK ranks #930 out of 1023 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places iSTART-TEK in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.52. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 10.52, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on iSTART-TEK and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iSTART-TEK's current EBITDA Margin % is -13.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is iSTART-TEK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iSTART-TEK (ROCO:6786) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$148.26, compared to a current price of NT$70.00 — trading 52.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -13.77%. iSTART-TEK's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For iSTART-TEK (ROCO:6786), the current EBITDA Margin % is -13.77% as of Dec. 2025. 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 iSTART-TEK (ROCO:6786) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iSTART-TEK stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$70.00 is trading 52.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$148.26. GuruFocus considers iSTART-TEK to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6786:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -13.77%
  • GF Value™: NT$148.26 vs. price of NT$70.00 (52.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6786 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


iSTART-TEK Business Description

Address No. 6, Taiyuan 1st Street, 5th Floor and 7th Floor, Hsinchu County, Zhubei, TWN, 30288
iSTART-TEK Inc provides testing and repairing technical of memory. The company offers configurable memory testing circuits and software and hardware technology development, licensing service and repairing solutions based on own memory testing and repairing patents. The product portfolio include EZ-BIST and Start V2 and Customized IP.
72GF Score

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