Hsin Tai Gas (ROCO:8917) EV-to-EBIT: 12.96 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 24% Below Median

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ROCO:8917 Hsin Tai Gas Corp ROCO:8917
93 GF Score
Price NT$52.00
GF Value NT$73.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hsin Tai Gas EV-to-EBIT?

Hsin Tai Gas ROCO:8917 93 EV-to-EBIT is 12.96 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 16.97. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8917 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$73.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 463 Utilities - Regulated companies, Hsin Tai Gas ranks better than 54.86% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Hsin Tai Gas's Enterprise Value is NT$6,041 Mil. Hsin Tai Gas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$466 Mil. Therefore, Hsin Tai Gas's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.96.

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

ROCO:8917' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.36   Med: 16.97   Max: 29.8
Current: 12.95

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Hsin Tai Gas was 29.80. The lowest was 9.36. And the median was 16.97.

ROCO:8917's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
54.86% of 463 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 13.72 vs ROCO:8917: 12.95

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Hsin Tai Gas's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$6,513 Mil. Hsin Tai Gas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$466 Mil. Hsin Tai Gas's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.16%.


Hsin Tai Gas  (ROCO:8917) 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) %.

Hsin Tai Gas's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=466.226/6512.5128
=7.16 %

Hsin Tai Gas's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$6,513 Mil.
Hsin Tai Gas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$466 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.


Hsin Tai Gas EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Hsin Tai Gas EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hsin Tai Gas'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.

Hsin Tai Gas EV-to-EBIT Chart

Hsin Tai Gas Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Hsin Tai Gas Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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ROCO:8917 vs ATO, NI, UGI: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Hsin Tai Gas'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.


Hsin Tai Gas EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hsin Tai Gas's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hsin Tai Gas's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


ROCO:8917
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Hsin Tai Gas EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Hsin Tai Gas's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=6040.822/466.226
=12.96

Hsin Tai Gas's current Enterprise Value is NT$6,041 Mil.
Hsin Tai Gas's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$466 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 12.96 mean?
Hsin Tai Gas (ROCO:8917) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.96 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Hsin Tai Gas and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 16.97. Over the past decade, Hsin Tai Gas' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.36 to 29.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Hsin Tai Gas ranks #209 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Hsin Tai Gas' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Hsin Tai Gas' current EV-to-EBIT of 12.96 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 16.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.36 to a high of 29.80. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.72. Hsin Tai Gas' value of 12.96 is 5.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hsin Tai Gas ranks #209 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hsin Tai Gas has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hsin Tai Gas' EV-to-EBIT compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hsin Tai Gas ranks #209 out of 463 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Hsin Tai Gas in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.72. Hsin Tai Gas' value of 12.96 is 5.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hsin Tai Gas' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 9.36 to 29.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.97 vs. the industry median of 13.72, Hsin Tai Gas has consistently been below 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.72, based on 463 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. Hsin Tai Gas's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.96 is 5.5% below 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 Hsin Tai Gas and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hsin Tai Gas's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.96, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 16.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hsin Tai Gas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin Tai Gas (ROCO:8917) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$73.31, compared to a current price of NT$52.00 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.96, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 16.97 and 5.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.72. Hsin Tai Gas' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Hsin Tai Gas (ROCO:8917), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.96 as of Aug. 04, 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 Hsin Tai Gas (ROCO:8917) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin Tai Gas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$52.00 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$73.31. GuruFocus considers Hsin Tai Gas to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8917:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 12.96 (24% below median its 10-year median of 16.97)
  • GF Value™: NT$73.31 vs. price of NT$52.00 (29.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#209 of 463)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8917 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hsin Tai Gas Business Description

Address No. 221, Section 2, Zhonghua Road, Tucheng District, New Taipei City, TWN
Hsin Tai Gas Corp is engaged in natural gas supply, natural gas transmission system construction, sale and installation of gas meters, and office building rental business. The company provides natural gas mainly to families, government organizations, and other areas. It operates its business mainly in New Taipei City. Its segments include: Gas Sales Segment; Equipment Segment; and Others, of which Gas Sales Segment derives maximum revenue.
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