Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560) EV-to-EBITDA: 12.40 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 102% Above Median

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ROCO:6560 Appro Photoelectron Inc ROCO:6560
70 GF Score
Price NT$30.50
GF Value NT$52.81
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Appro Photoelectron EV-to-EBITDA?

Appro Photoelectron ROCO:6560 -1.29% 70 EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 6.14. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6560 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$52.81 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,907 Hardware companies, Appro Photoelectron ranks better than 53.75% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Appro Photoelectron's enterprise value is NT$673.3 Mil. Appro Photoelectron's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$54.3 Mil. Therefore, Appro Photoelectron's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 12.40.

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

ROCO:6560' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2102.39   Med: 6.14   Max: 6126.25
Current: 12.39

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Appro Photoelectron was 6126.25. The lowest was -2102.39. And the median was 6.14.

ROCO:6560's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
53.75% of 1907 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.78 vs ROCO:6560: 12.39

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 (2026-09-09), Appro Photoelectron's stock price is NT$30.50. Appro Photoelectron's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$1.439. Therefore, Appro Photoelectron's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 21.20.

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


Appro Photoelectron  (ROCO:6560) 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.

Appro Photoelectron's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=30.50/1.439
=21.20

Appro Photoelectron's share price for today is NT$30.50.
Appro Photoelectron'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$1.439.

* 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?


Appro Photoelectron EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Appro Photoelectron EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Appro Photoelectron'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.

Appro Photoelectron EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Appro Photoelectron Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Appro Photoelectron 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 -28.77 -77.86 -2,094.06 117.12 17.61

ROCO:6560 vs APH, GLW, TEL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Appro Photoelectron'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.


Appro Photoelectron EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Appro Photoelectron's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Appro Photoelectron EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Appro Photoelectron's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=673.318/54.305
=12.40

Appro Photoelectron's current Enterprise Value is NT$673.3 Mil.
Appro Photoelectron'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$54.3 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 12.40 mean?
Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 12.40 as of Sep. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Appro Photoelectron. This is 102% above median its historical median of 6.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Appro Photoelectron ranks #882 out of 1907 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is Appro Photoelectron's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Appro Photoelectron's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.40 is 102% above median its 10-year median of 6.14. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.78. Appro Photoelectron's value of 12.40 is 10% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Appro Photoelectron ranks #882 out of 1907 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Appro Photoelectron has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Appro Photoelectron's EV-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Appro Photoelectron ranks #882 out of 1907 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Appro Photoelectron in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.78. Appro Photoelectron's value of 12.40 is 10% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.14 vs. the industry median of 13.78, Appro Photoelectron 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 13.78, based on 1,907 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. Appro Photoelectron's current EV-to-EBITDA of 12.40 is 10% 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 Appro Photoelectron. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Appro Photoelectron's current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 6.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Appro Photoelectron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$52.81, compared to a current price of NT$30.50 — trading 42.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 6.14 and 10% below the Hardware industry median of 13.78. Appro Photoelectron's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 12.40 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 Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appro Photoelectron stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$30.50 is trading 42.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$52.81. GuruFocus considers Appro Photoelectron to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6560:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 12.40 (102% above median its 10-year median of 6.14)
  • GF Value™: NT$52.81 vs. price of NT$30.50 (42.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 10% below the Hardware median (#882 of 1907)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6560 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Appro Photoelectron Business Description

Address 6th Floor, Number 23, Siyuan Road, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, Taipei, TWN, 242
Appro Photoelectron Inc operates as a design house for image products. The company helps its customers to develop products using TI digital signal process as its core system. Its products include NVIDIA Jetson TX1/TX2 Sensor module solution, Body Worn Camera Solution, Car DVR Solution, and Image Related Product.
70GF Score

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