Samebest Co (ROCO:8489) EV-to-EBITDA: 42.13 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — 444% Above Median

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ROCO:8489 Samebest Co Ltd ROCO:8489
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What is Samebest Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Samebest Co ROCO:8489 +0.91% 51 EV-to-EBITDA is 42.13 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 444% above its 10-year median of 7.75. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8489 with a GF Score™ of 51/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Education companies, Samebest Co ranks worse than 93.84% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Samebest Co's enterprise value is NT$13,839 Mil. Samebest Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$328 Mil. Therefore, Samebest Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 42.13.

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

ROCO:8489' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.57   Med: 7.75   Max: 45.04
Current: 42.13

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Samebest Co was 45.04. The lowest was 3.57. And the median was 7.75.

ROCO:8489's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
93.84% of 211 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.2 vs ROCO:8489: 42.13

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), Samebest Co's stock price is NT$22.10. Samebest Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$0.570. Therefore, Samebest Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 38.77.

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


Samebest Co  (ROCO:8489) 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.

Samebest Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=22.10/0.570
=38.77

Samebest Co's share price for today is NT$22.10.
Samebest 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$0.570.

* 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?


Samebest Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Samebest Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Samebest 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.

Samebest Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Samebest Co 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 5.64 -40.37 5.35 7.81 16.74

Samebest Co 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 8.09 7.98 16.74 9.64 41.40

ROCO:8489 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Samebest 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.


Samebest Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Samebest Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Samebest Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Samebest Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=13838.704/328.472
=42.13

Samebest Co's current Enterprise Value is NT$13,839 Mil.
Samebest 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$328 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 42.13 mean?
Samebest Co (ROCO:8489) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 42.13 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 Samebest Co. This is 444% above median its historical median of 7.75. Over the past decade, Samebest Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.57 to 45.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Samebest Co ranks #198 out of 211 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 93.8%.
Is Samebest Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Samebest Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 42.13 is 444% above median its 10-year median of 7.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.57 to a high of 45.04. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.20. Samebest Co's value of 42.13 is 485.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samebest Co ranks #198 out of 211 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Samebest Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samebest Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Samebest Co ranks #198 out of 211 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Samebest Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.20. Samebest Co's value of 42.13 is 485.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Samebest Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.57 to 45.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.75 vs. the industry median of 7.20, Samebest Co 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 7.20, based on 211 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. Samebest Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 42.13 is 485.1% 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 Samebest Co. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samebest Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 42.13, which is 444% above median its own 10-year median of 7.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samebest Co stock overvalued right now?
Samebest Co (ROCO:8489) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 42.13. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 42.13, which is 444% above median its 10-year median of 7.75 and 485.1% above the Education industry median of 7.20. Samebest Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Samebest Co (ROCO:8489), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 42.13 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.

Samebest Co Business Description

Address Chongzhong Road, Lane 609, Section 5, 5th Floor, No. 2, Sanchong District, New Taipei, TWN
Samebest Co Ltd is an e-learning company. It creates new patterns of learning. Its products include King Studies, Wang Pre-enrollment, The M Riders cloud classroom, and Wang Yi. The company operates in the Chinese cloud learning service industry.
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