Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) EV-to-EBITDA: 6.50 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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ROCO:1268 Hi-Lai Foods Co Ltd ROCO:1268
83 GF Score
Price NT$172.00
GF Value NT$184.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hi-Lai Foods Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Hi-Lai Foods Co ROCO:1268 83 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.50 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 8.17. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1268 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$184.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Restaurants companies, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks better than 67.09% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Hi-Lai Foods Co's enterprise value is NT$8,131 Mil. Hi-Lai Foods Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$1,251 Mil. Therefore, Hi-Lai Foods Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.50.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hi-Lai Foods Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:1268' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.23   Med: 8.17   Max: 19.55
Current: 6.5

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Hi-Lai Foods Co was 19.55. The lowest was 5.23. And the median was 8.17.

ROCO:1268's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
67.09% of 313 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.35 vs ROCO:1268: 6.50

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.

As of today (2026-09-16), Hi-Lai Foods Co's stock price is NT$172.00. Hi-Lai Foods Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$13.161. Therefore, Hi-Lai Foods Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 13.07.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Hi-Lai Foods Co  (ROCO:1268) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

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.

Hi-Lai Foods Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=172.00/13.161
=13.07

Hi-Lai Foods Co's share price for today is NT$172.00.
Hi-Lai Foods Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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$13.161.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Hi-Lai Foods Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hi-Lai Foods Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hi-Lai Foods Co'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.

Hi-Lai Foods Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Hi-Lai Foods Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Hi-Lai Foods Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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ROCO:1268 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Hi-Lai Foods Co'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.


Hi-Lai Foods Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hi-Lai Foods Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Lai Foods Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


ROCO:1268
83GF Score
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Hi-Lai Foods Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Hi-Lai Foods Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=8130.629/1250.993
=6.50

Hi-Lai Foods Co's current Enterprise Value is NT$8,131 Mil.
Hi-Lai Foods Co's EBITDA 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$1,251 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.50 mean?
Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.50 as of Sep. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hi-Lai Foods Co. This is 20% below median its historical median of 8.17. Over the past decade, Hi-Lai Foods Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.23 to 19.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #103 out of 313 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Hi-Lai Foods Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Hi-Lai Foods Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.50 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 8.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.23 to a high of 19.55. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.35. Hi-Lai Foods Co's value of 6.50 is 30.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #103 out of 313 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hi-Lai Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Lai Foods Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #103 out of 313 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Hi-Lai Foods Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.35. Hi-Lai Foods Co's value of 6.50 is 30.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Hi-Lai Foods Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.23 to 19.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.17 vs. the industry median of 9.35, Hi-Lai Foods 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-EBITDA for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 9.35, based on 313 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. Hi-Lai Foods Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.50 is 30.5% 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Lai Foods Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.50, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 8.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Lai Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$184.85, compared to a current price of NT$172.00 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.50, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 8.17 and 30.5% below the Restaurants industry median of 9.35. Hi-Lai Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.50 as of Sep. 16, 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lai Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$172.00 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$184.85. GuruFocus considers Hi-Lai Foods Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:1268:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 6.50 (20% below median its 10-year median of 8.17)
  • GF Value™: NT$184.85 vs. price of NT$172.00 (7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.5% below the Restaurants median (#103 of 313)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1268 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hi-Lai Foods Co Business Description

Address No.266, Chenggong 1st Road, 21st Floor - 1, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 801
Hi-Lai Foods Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based food and beverages company. The company has large team of chefs and a professional brand marketing team, continuously developing new food, beverage, and dessert products, coupled with high-quality service and ambiance to attract diverse consumer groups.
83GF Score

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NT$172.00
Price
NT$184.85
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