Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019) EV-to-EBIT: 11.70 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 19% Above Median

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TPE:3019 Asia Optical Co Inc TPE:3019
87 GF Score
Price NT$138.50
GF Value NT$151.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Asia Optical Co EV-to-EBIT?

Asia Optical Co TPE:3019 +0.36% 87 EV-to-EBIT is 11.70 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 9.81. GuruFocus rates TPE:3019 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$151.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,799 Hardware companies, Asia Optical Co ranks better than 66.81% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Asia Optical Co's Enterprise Value is NT$28,319 Mil. Asia Optical Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$2,421 Mil. Therefore, Asia Optical Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 11.70.

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

TPE:3019' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.37   Med: 9.81   Max: 29.91
Current: 11.7

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Asia Optical Co was 29.91. The lowest was 4.37. And the median was 9.81.

TPE:3019's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
66.81% of 1799 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 18.88 vs TPE:3019: 11.70

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Asia Optical Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$29,436 Mil. Asia Optical Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$2,421 Mil. Asia Optical Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.22%.


Asia Optical Co  (TPE:3019) 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) %.

Asia Optical 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 )
=2421.037/29435.817
=8.22 %

Asia Optical Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$29,436 Mil.
Asia Optical 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$2,421 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.


Asia Optical Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Asia Optical Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asia Optical 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.

Asia Optical Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Asia Optical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.48 5.80 9.08 16.89 10.76

Asia Optical 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 9.04 11.48 10.76 8.81 12.16

TPE:3019 vs APH, GLW, TEL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Asia Optical 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.


Asia Optical Co EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Asia Optical Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=28318.827/2421.037
=11.70

Asia Optical Co's current Enterprise Value is NT$28,319 Mil.
Asia Optical 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$2,421 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 11.70 mean?
Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.70 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Asia Optical Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 9.81. Over the past decade, Asia Optical Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.37 to 29.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Optical Co ranks #597 out of 1799 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 33.2%.
Is Asia Optical Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Asia Optical Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.70 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 9.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.37 to a high of 29.91. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.88. Asia Optical Co's value of 11.70 is 38% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Optical Co ranks #597 out of 1799 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asia Optical Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Optical Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Asia Optical Co ranks #597 out of 1799 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Asia Optical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.88. Asia Optical Co's value of 11.70 is 38% below this benchmark. Historically, Asia Optical Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.37 to 29.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.81 vs. the industry median of 18.88, Asia Optical Co 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 a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 18.88, based on 1,799 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. Asia Optical Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.70 is 38% 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 Asia Optical Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia Optical Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.70, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 9.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Optical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$151.83, compared to a current price of NT$138.50 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.70, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 9.81 and 38% below the Hardware industry median of 18.88. Asia Optical Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.70 as of Aug. 29, 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 Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Optical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$138.50 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$151.83. GuruFocus considers Asia Optical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3019:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 11.70 (19% above median its 10-year median of 9.81)
  • GF Value™: NT$151.83 vs. price of NT$138.50 (8.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38% below the Hardware median (#597 of 1799)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3019 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asia Optical Co Business Description

Address No. 22-3, South 2nd Road, Tanzi District, Taichung, TWN, 427058
Asia Optical Co Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cameras, rangefinders, riflescopes, photocopier lens, scanner lens and optical components. The companies reportable segments included optical components, contact image sensor modules, optronics components, optronics products and digital camera. The majority of the revenue is generated from optical components. The company operates in two principal geographical areas Asia and America.
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