Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) EV-to-EBIT: 48.72 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 350% Above Median

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TPE:8163 Darfon Electronics Corp TPE:8163
71 GF Score
Price NT$30.15
GF Value NT$46.08
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Darfon Electronics EV-to-EBIT?

Darfon Electronics TPE:8163 -2.58% 71 EV-to-EBIT is 48.72 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 350% above its 10-year median of 10.82. GuruFocus rates TPE:8163 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$46.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,777 Hardware companies, Darfon Electronics ranks worse than 77.77% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Darfon Electronics's Enterprise Value is NT$15,330 Mil. Darfon Electronics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$315 Mil. Therefore, Darfon Electronics's EV-to-EBIT for today is 48.72.

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

TPE:8163' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.92   Med: 10.82   Max: 73.14
Current: 48.73

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Darfon Electronics was 73.14. The lowest was 4.92. And the median was 10.82.

TPE:8163's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
77.77% of 1777 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 18.51 vs TPE:8163: 48.73

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Darfon Electronics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$18,518 Mil. Darfon Electronics's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$315 Mil. Darfon Electronics's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.70%.


Darfon Electronics  (TPE:8163) 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) %.

Darfon Electronics'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 )
=314.643/18517.869
=1.70 %

Darfon Electronics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$18,518 Mil.
Darfon Electronics'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$315 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.


Darfon Electronics EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Darfon Electronics EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Darfon Electronics'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.

Darfon Electronics EV-to-EBIT Chart

Darfon Electronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Darfon Electronics 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 23.50 58.94 62.62 53.65 58.85

TPE:8163 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Darfon Electronics'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.


Darfon Electronics EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Darfon Electronics's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Darfon Electronics EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Darfon Electronics's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=15330.069/314.643
=48.72

Darfon Electronics's current Enterprise Value is NT$15,330 Mil.
Darfon Electronics'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$315 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 48.72 mean?
Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) has a EV-to-EBIT of 48.72 as of Sep. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Darfon Electronics and its competitors. This is 350% above median its historical median of 10.82. Over the past decade, Darfon Electronics' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.92 to 73.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Darfon Electronics ranks #1382 out of 1777 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.
Is Darfon Electronics' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Darfon Electronics' current EV-to-EBIT of 48.72 is 350% above median its 10-year median of 10.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.92 to a high of 73.14. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.51. Darfon Electronics' value of 48.72 is 163.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Darfon Electronics ranks #1382 out of 1777 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Darfon Electronics has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Darfon Electronics' EV-to-EBIT compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Darfon Electronics ranks #1382 out of 1777 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Darfon Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.51. Darfon Electronics' value of 48.72 is 163.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Darfon Electronics' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 4.92 to 73.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.82 vs. the industry median of 18.51, Darfon Electronics 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 18.51, based on 1,777 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. Darfon Electronics's current EV-to-EBIT of 48.72 is 163.2% 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 Darfon Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Darfon Electronics's current EV-to-EBIT is 48.72, which is 350% above median its own 10-year median of 10.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Darfon Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$46.08, compared to a current price of NT$30.15 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 48.72, which is 350% above median its 10-year median of 10.82 and 163.2% above the Hardware industry median of 18.51. Darfon Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163), the current EV-to-EBIT is 48.72 as of Sep. 09, 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 Darfon Electronics (TPE:8163) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Darfon Electronics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$30.15 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$46.08. GuruFocus considers Darfon Electronics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8163:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 48.72 (350% above median its 10-year median of 10.82)
  • GF Value™: NT$46.08 vs. price of NT$30.15 (34.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 163.2% above the Hardware median (#1382 of 1777)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Darfon Electronics Business Description

Address 167-1 Shan-ying Road, Gueishan, Taoyuan, TWN, 333
Darfon Electronics Corp is engaged in the research, development, design, manufacture, and sale of computer peripheral devices, electronic components, and green energy-related products. Its product lines include peripheral electronic products, green energy products, and passive components. Its operations are spread across Taiwan, Mainland China, the United States of America, and Others.
71GF Score

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