APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908) EV-to-EBITDA: 63.28 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — 697% Above Median

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ROCO:4908 APAC Opto Electronics Inc ROCO:4908
63 GF Score
Price NT$224.50
GF Value NT$92.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is APAC Opto Electronics EV-to-EBITDA?

APAC Opto Electronics ROCO:4908 +9.78% 63 EV-to-EBITDA is 63.28 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 697% above its 10-year median of 7.94. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4908 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$92.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,904 Hardware companies, APAC Opto Electronics ranks worse than 86.29% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, APAC Opto Electronics's enterprise value is NT$16,342.3 Mil. APAC Opto Electronics's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$258.3 Mil. Therefore, APAC Opto Electronics's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 63.28.

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

ROCO:4908' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.68   Med: 7.94   Max: 96.65
Current: 63.28

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of APAC Opto Electronics was 96.65. The lowest was 2.68. And the median was 7.94.

ROCO:4908's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
86.29% of 1904 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.805 vs ROCO:4908: 63.28

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 (2026-09-06), APAC Opto Electronics's stock price is NT$224.50. APAC Opto Electronics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$2.500. Therefore, APAC Opto Electronics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 89.80.

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


APAC Opto Electronics  (ROCO:4908) 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.

APAC Opto Electronics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=224.50/2.500
=89.80

APAC Opto Electronics's share price for today is NT$224.50.
APAC Opto Electronics'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$2.500.

* 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?


APAC Opto Electronics EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


APAC Opto Electronics EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for APAC Opto 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.

APAC Opto Electronics EV-to-EBITDA Chart

APAC Opto Electronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.60 3.52 21.00 23.08 24.61

APAC Opto 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-EBITDA 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 19.82 22.92 24.61 32.46 52.53

ROCO:4908 vs CSCO, MSI, LITE: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, APAC Opto 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.


APAC Opto Electronics EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where APAC Opto Electronics's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


ROCO:4908
63GF Score
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APAC Opto Electronics EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

APAC Opto Electronics's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=16342.275/258.265
=63.28

APAC Opto Electronics's current Enterprise Value is NT$16,342.3 Mil.
APAC Opto Electronics'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$258.3 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 63.28 mean?
APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 63.28 as of Sep. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on APAC Opto Electronics. This is 697% above median its historical median of 7.94. Over the past decade, APAC Opto Electronics' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.68 to 96.65. According to the industry distribution chart, APAC Opto Electronics ranks #1643 out of 1904 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.
Is APAC Opto Electronics' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
APAC Opto Electronics' current EV-to-EBITDA of 63.28 is 697% above median its 10-year median of 7.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.68 to a high of 96.65. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.81. APAC Opto Electronics' value of 63.28 is 358.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APAC Opto Electronics ranks #1643 out of 1904 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, APAC Opto Electronics has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APAC Opto Electronics' EV-to-EBITDA compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, APAC Opto Electronics ranks #1643 out of 1904 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places APAC Opto Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.81. APAC Opto Electronics' value of 63.28 is 358.4% above this benchmark. Historically, APAC Opto Electronics' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.68 to 96.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.94 vs. the industry median of 13.81, APAC Opto 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-EBITDA for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 13.81, based on 1,904 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. APAC Opto Electronics's current EV-to-EBITDA of 63.28 is 358.4% 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-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 APAC Opto Electronics. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APAC Opto Electronics's current EV-to-EBITDA is 63.28, which is 697% above median its own 10-year median of 7.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APAC Opto Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$92.71, compared to a current price of NT$224.50 — trading 142.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 63.28, which is 697% above median its 10-year median of 7.94 and 358.4% above the Hardware industry median of 13.81. APAC Opto Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 63.28 as of Sep. 06, 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 APAC Opto Electronics (ROCO:4908) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APAC Opto Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$224.50 is trading 142.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$92.71. GuruFocus considers APAC Opto Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4908:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 63.28 (697% above median its 10-year median of 7.94)
  • GF Value™: NT$92.71 vs. price of NT$224.50 (142.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 358.4% above the Hardware median (#1643 of 1904)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4908 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


APAC Opto Electronics Business Description

Address 3 Tzu Chiang Road, Hsinchu Industrial Park, Hukow, Hsinchu Hsien, TWN
APAC Opto Electronics Inc is a manufacturer of wired and wireless communication equipment and electronic components, and the wholesale and retail of telecommunications equipment and electronic materials. The products of the company include optical extender modules, optical transceiver modules, Optical extender modules, and copper transceiver modules.
63GF Score

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NT$224.50
Price
NT$92.71
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