GlobalWafers Co (ROCO:6488) EV-to-EBIT: 31.77 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 117% Above Median

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ROCO:6488 GlobalWafers Co Ltd ROCO:6488
69 GF Score
Price NT$914.00
GF Value NT$415.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is GlobalWafers Co EV-to-EBIT?

GlobalWafers Co ROCO:6488 +1.56% 69 EV-to-EBIT is 31.77 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 14.62. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6488 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$415.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 717 Semiconductors companies, GlobalWafers Co ranks worse than 54.25% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, GlobalWafers Co's Enterprise Value is NT$439,926 Mil. GlobalWafers Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$13,848 Mil. Therefore, GlobalWafers Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 31.77.

The historical rank and industry rank for GlobalWafers Co's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:6488' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.89   Med: 14.62   Max: 70.39
Current: 31.76

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of GlobalWafers Co was 70.39. The lowest was 3.89. And the median was 14.62.

ROCO:6488's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
54.25% of 717 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 27.2 vs ROCO:6488: 31.76

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. GlobalWafers Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$511,212 Mil. GlobalWafers Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$13,848 Mil. GlobalWafers Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.71%.


GlobalWafers Co  (ROCO:6488) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

GlobalWafers Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=13848.353/511211.993
=2.71 %

GlobalWafers Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$511,212 Mil.
GlobalWafers Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$13,848 Mil.

* 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.


GlobalWafers Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


GlobalWafers Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GlobalWafers Co's EV-to-EBIT 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.

GlobalWafers Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

GlobalWafers Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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GlobalWafers Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT 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 17.72 30.40 21.96 21.35 36.92

ROCO:6488 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, GlobalWafers Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


GlobalWafers Co EV-to-EBIT vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, GlobalWafers Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GlobalWafers Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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GlobalWafers Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

GlobalWafers Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=439925.973/13848.353
=31.77

GlobalWafers Co's current Enterprise Value is NT$439,926 Mil.
GlobalWafers Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$13,848 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 31.77 mean?
GlobalWafers Co (ROCO:6488) has a EV-to-EBIT of 31.77 as of Sep. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on GlobalWafers Co and its competitors. This is 117% above median its historical median of 14.62. Over the past decade, GlobalWafers Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.89 to 70.39. According to the industry distribution chart, GlobalWafers Co ranks #389 out of 717 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is GlobalWafers Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
GlobalWafers Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 31.77 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 14.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.89 to a high of 70.39. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-EBIT is 27.20. GlobalWafers Co's value of 31.77 is 16.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GlobalWafers Co ranks #389 out of 717 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GlobalWafers Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlobalWafers Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, GlobalWafers Co ranks #389 out of 717 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places GlobalWafers Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 27.20. GlobalWafers Co's value of 31.77 is 16.8% above this benchmark. Historically, GlobalWafers Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.89 to 70.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.62 vs. the industry median of 27.20, GlobalWafers 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Semiconductors companies is 27.20, based on 717 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GlobalWafers Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 31.77 is 16.8% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on GlobalWafers Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 27.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GlobalWafers Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 31.77, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 14.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlobalWafers Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalWafers Co (ROCO:6488) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$415.53, compared to a current price of NT$914.00 — trading 120% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 31.77, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 14.62 and 16.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 27.20. GlobalWafers Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GlobalWafers Co (ROCO:6488), the current EV-to-EBIT is 31.77 as of Sep. 15, 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 GlobalWafers Co (ROCO:6488) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalWafers Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$914.00 is trading 120% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$415.53. GuruFocus considers GlobalWafers Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6488:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 31.77 (117% above median its 10-year median of 14.62)
  • GF Value™: NT$415.53 vs. price of NT$914.00 (120% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.8% above the Semiconductors median (#389 of 717)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6488 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


GlobalWafers Co Business Description

Address No. 8, Industrial East Road 2, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN
GlobalWafers is 46.64% owned by Sino-American Silicon Products after being spun off in 2011. The main source of the company's revenue is selling silicon wafers to chipmakers like TSMC and Texas Instruments. It also derives sales from gallium nitride products and green energy. GlobalWafers runs 18 production sites in nine countries across Asia, North America, and Europe. GlobalWafers is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and employs over 7,084 people as of March 31, 2026. GlobalWafers had nearly 17% market share in silicon wafers in 2025.
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