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Compal ElectronicsLUX:COMEL 77 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.05 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 6.76. GuruFocus rates LUX:COMEL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.43. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,896 Hardware companies, Compal Electronics ranks better than 72.15% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Compal Electronics's enterprise value is $5,134 Mil.
Compal Electronics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $638 Mil. Therefore, Compal Electronics's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compal Electronics's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LUX:COMEL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.52 Med: 6.76 Max: 9.88
Current: 7.95
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Compal Electronics was 9.88. The lowest was 4.52. And the median was 6.76.
LUX:COMEL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 72.15% of 1896
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 15.07
vs LUX:COMEL: 7.95
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Compal Electronics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Compal Electronics's share price for today is $5.45.
Compal Electronics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.213.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Compal Electronics's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
LUX:COMEL vs SNDK, DELL, STX: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Compal Electronics's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
Compal Electronics EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Compal Electronics's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compal Electronics's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Compal Electronics's current Enterprise Value is $5,134 Mil.
Compal Electronics's EBITDA 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 $638 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.
Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.05 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Compal Electronics. This is 19% above median its historical median of 6.76. Over the past decade, Compal Electronics' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.52 to 9.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #528 out of 1896 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Compal Electronics' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Compal Electronics' current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.05 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 6.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.52 to a high of 9.88. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.07. Compal Electronics' value of 8.05 is 46.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #528 out of 1896 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compal Electronics has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compal Electronics' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #528 out of 1896 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Compal Electronics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.07. Compal Electronics' value of 8.05 is 46.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Compal Electronics' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.52 to 9.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.76 vs. the industry median of 15.07, Compal Electronics 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-EBITDA for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 15.07, based on 1,896 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compal Electronics's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.05 is 46.6% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Compal Electronics. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compal Electronics's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.05, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 6.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compal Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.05. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.43, compared to a current price of $5.45 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.05, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 6.76 and 46.6% below the Hardware industry median of 15.07. Compal Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.05 as of Jul. 24, 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 Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compal Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.45 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.43.
Key valuation signals for LUX:COMEL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 8.05 (19% above median its 10-year median of 6.76)
GF Value™: $4.43 vs. price of $5.45 (23% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.6% below the Hardware median (#528 of 1896)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:COMEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compal Electronics Inc is a Taiwan-based original design manufacturer that produces notebook computers, monitors, and televisions for equipment manufacturers. The firm's operations are organized in two reportable segment Information technology products and Strategically Integrated product segment. The majority of the firm's revenue is generated from the United States, with the rest coming from China, Netherlands, Japan, United Kingdom, India, Germany, and Others.
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