Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) EV-to-EBIT: 2.74 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 60% Below Median

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TPE:4935 Global Lighting Technologies Inc TPE:4935
76 GF Score
Price NT$34.75
GF Value NT$32.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Global Lighting Technologies EV-to-EBIT?

Global Lighting Technologies TPE:4935 +0.14% 76 EV-to-EBIT is 2.74 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 6.81. GuruFocus rates TPE:4935 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$32.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,775 Hardware companies, Global Lighting Technologies ranks better than 94.2% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Global Lighting Technologies's Enterprise Value is NT$587 Mil. Global Lighting Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$214 Mil. Therefore, Global Lighting Technologies's EV-to-EBIT for today is 2.74.

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

TPE:4935' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.44   Med: 6.81   Max: 48.99
Current: 2.75

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Global Lighting Technologies was 48.99. The lowest was 1.44. And the median was 6.81.

TPE:4935's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
94.2% of 1775 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 20.41 vs TPE:4935: 2.75

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Global Lighting Technologies's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$741 Mil. Global Lighting Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$214 Mil. Global Lighting Technologies's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.83%.


Global Lighting Technologies  (TPE:4935) 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) %.

Global Lighting Technologies'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 )
=213.755/741.3308
=28.83 %

Global Lighting Technologies's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$741 Mil.
Global Lighting Technologies'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$214 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.


Global Lighting Technologies EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Global Lighting Technologies EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Lighting Technologies'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.

Global Lighting Technologies EV-to-EBIT Chart

Global Lighting Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Global Lighting Technologies Quarterly Data
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TPE:4935 vs APH, GLW, TEL: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Global Lighting Technologies'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.


Global Lighting Technologies EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Global Lighting Technologies's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Global Lighting Technologies's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Global Lighting Technologies EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Global Lighting Technologies's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=586.694/213.755
=2.74

Global Lighting Technologies's current Enterprise Value is NT$587 Mil.
Global Lighting Technologies'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$214 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 2.74 mean?
Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) has a EV-to-EBIT of 2.74 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Global Lighting Technologies and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 6.81. Over the past decade, Global Lighting Technologies' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.44 to 48.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Lighting Technologies ranks #103 out of 1775 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Global Lighting Technologies' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Global Lighting Technologies' current EV-to-EBIT of 2.74 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 6.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.44 to a high of 48.99. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.41. Global Lighting Technologies' value of 2.74 is 86.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Lighting Technologies ranks #103 out of 1775 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Global Lighting Technologies has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Lighting Technologies' EV-to-EBIT compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Global Lighting Technologies ranks #103 out of 1775 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Global Lighting Technologies in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.41. Global Lighting Technologies' value of 2.74 is 86.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Global Lighting Technologies' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.44 to 48.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.81 vs. the industry median of 20.41, Global Lighting Technologies 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 20.41, based on 1,775 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. Global Lighting Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT of 2.74 is 86.6% 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 Global Lighting Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 20.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Lighting Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT is 2.74, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 6.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Lighting Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$32.83, compared to a current price of NT$34.75 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 2.74, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 6.81 and 86.6% below the Hardware industry median of 20.41. Global Lighting Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935), the current EV-to-EBIT is 2.74 as of Aug. 19, 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 Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Lighting Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$34.75 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$32.83. GuruFocus considers Global Lighting Technologies to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4935:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 2.74 (60% below median its 10-year median of 6.81)
  • GF Value™: NT$32.83 vs. price of NT$34.75 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.6% below the Hardware median (#103 of 1775)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4935 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Global Lighting Technologies Business Description

Address No. 1149, Minquan Road, Section 3, Zhongli District, Taoyuan, TWN
Global Lighting Technologies Inc is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sales of applications of light guide plates, the development of optical molds, and the manufacturing and sales of plastic components. The company has two reportable segments: the Department of light guide plates applications, which derives key revenue, provides the service of manufacturing and sales of related application products such as light guide plates; and the Department of plastic components, which provides the service of design, manufacturing, and sales of plastic components. Geographically, the company operates in Asia, America, and other regions, out of which it earns maximum revenue from Asia.
76GF Score

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