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Ascent Development CoTPE:1439 +0.34%57 EV-to-EBIT is 20.20 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 13.12. GuruFocus rates TPE:1439 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$50.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,352 Real Estate companies, Ascent Development Co ranks worse than 69.6% on this metric.
Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439) 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.
Ascent Development Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$3,704.0 Mil.
Ascent Development 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$206.7 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.
* 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.
Ascent Development Co EV-to-EBIT Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Ascent Development 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.
Ascent Development Co EV-to-EBIT vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Ascent Development Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Development Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Ascent Development Co's current Enterprise Value is NT$4,175.8 Mil.
Ascent Development 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$206.7 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.
Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439) has a EV-to-EBIT of 20.20 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ascent Development Co and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 13.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Development Co ranks #941 out of 1352 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Ascent Development Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ascent Development Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.20 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 13.12. The Real Estate industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.36. Ascent Development Co's value of 20.20 is 51.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Development Co ranks #941 out of 1352 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ascent Development Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Development Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Ascent Development Co ranks #941 out of 1352 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Ascent Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.36. Ascent Development Co's value of 20.20 is 51.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.12 vs. the industry median of 13.36, Ascent Development 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 Real Estate company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Real Estate companies is 13.36, based on 1,352 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. Ascent Development Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.20 is 51.2% 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 Ascent Development Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascent Development Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 20.20, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 13.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$50.32, compared to a current price of NT$29.65 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 20.20, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 13.12 and 51.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 13.36. Ascent Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 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 Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439), the current EV-to-EBIT is 20.20 as of Aug. 26, 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 Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$29.65 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$50.32.
GuruFocus considers Ascent Development Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1439:
EV-to-EBIT: 20.20 (54% above median its 10-year median of 13.12)
GF Value™: NT$50.32 vs. price of NT$29.65 (41.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.2% above the Real Estate median (#941 of 1352)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1439 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascent Development Co Ltd mainly engages in real estate development, lease, and sale. The Company is engaged in entrusting construction companies to build or sell buildings, and its business cycle is usually longer than one year. Its businesses include real estate investment development, construction, lease of residential properties, and building development, rental, and leasing. Its segments include construction project sales, which generate maximum revenue, service, lease, and others. The company generates revenue from Taiwan.
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