Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) EV-to-EBIT: 19.14 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 66% Above Median

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TPE:6438 Symtek Automation Asia Co Ltd TPE:6438
78 GF Score
Price NT$143.50
GF Value NT$165.57
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Symtek Automation Asia Co EV-to-EBIT?

Symtek Automation Asia Co TPE:6438 -0.35% 78 EV-to-EBIT is 19.14 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 11.56. GuruFocus rates TPE:6438 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$165.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,387 Industrial Products companies, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks worse than 52.12% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Symtek Automation Asia Co's Enterprise Value is NT$11,132 Mil. Symtek Automation Asia Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$582 Mil. Therefore, Symtek Automation Asia Co's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.14.

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

TPE:6438' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5   Med: 11.56   Max: 82.1
Current: 20.16

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Symtek Automation Asia Co was 82.10. The lowest was 5.00. And the median was 11.56.

TPE:6438's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
52.12% of 2387 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 19.09 vs TPE:6438: 20.16

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Symtek Automation Asia Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$12,307 Mil. Symtek Automation Asia Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$582 Mil. Symtek Automation Asia Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.73%.


Symtek Automation Asia Co  (TPE:6438) 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) %.

Symtek Automation Asia 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 )
=581.741/12306.6735
=4.73 %

Symtek Automation Asia Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$12,307 Mil.
Symtek Automation Asia 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$582 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.


Symtek Automation Asia Co EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Symtek Automation Asia Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Symtek Automation Asia 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.

Symtek Automation Asia Co EV-to-EBIT Chart

Symtek Automation Asia Co Annual Data
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EV-to-EBIT
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Symtek Automation Asia Co Quarterly Data
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TPE:6438 vs GEV, ETN, PH: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Symtek Automation Asia 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.


Symtek Automation Asia Co EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Symtek Automation Asia Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

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


TPE:6438
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Symtek Automation Asia Co EV-to-EBIT Calculation

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

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=11131.762/581.741
=19.14

Symtek Automation Asia Co's current Enterprise Value is NT$11,132 Mil.
Symtek Automation Asia 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$582 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 19.14 mean?
Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.14 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Symtek Automation Asia Co and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 11.56. Over the past decade, Symtek Automation Asia Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.00 to 82.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1244 out of 2387 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Symtek Automation Asia Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.14 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 11.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 82.10. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.09. Symtek Automation Asia Co's value of 19.14 is 0.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1244 out of 2387 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Symtek Automation Asia Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symtek Automation Asia Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Symtek Automation Asia Co ranks #1244 out of 2387 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Symtek Automation Asia Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.09. Symtek Automation Asia Co's value of 19.14 is 0.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Symtek Automation Asia Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.00 to 82.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.56 vs. the industry median of 19.09, Symtek Automation Asia 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.09, based on 2,387 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. Symtek Automation Asia Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.14 is 0.3% 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symtek Automation Asia Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.14, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 11.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symtek Automation Asia Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$165.57, compared to a current price of NT$143.50 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.14, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 11.56 and 0.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 19.09. Symtek Automation Asia Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.14 as of Aug. 25, 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 Symtek Automation Asia Co (TPE:6438) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symtek Automation Asia Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$143.50 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$165.57. GuruFocus considers Symtek Automation Asia Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6438:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 19.14 (66% above median its 10-year median of 11.56)
  • GF Value™: NT$165.57 vs. price of NT$143.50 (13.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.3% above the Industrial Products median (#1244 of 2387)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6438 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Symtek Automation Asia Co Business Description

Address No. 421, Rongmin Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan, TWN, 32080
Symtek Automation Asia Co Ltd is engaged in providing automation solutions, mainly in industrial automation planning, design, development, production, installation, and after-sales service. The company's product portfolio includes printed circuit boards, flexible boards, photonics, semiconductors, and logistical products. The company has three operating segments: Semiconductor Carriers - PCB Automation Equipment; Semiconductor Packaging and Testing - LCD Panel Automation; and Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Semiconductor Wafers - Semiconductor Automation segment.
78GF Score

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NT$143.50
Price
NT$165.57
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