UPC Technology (TPE:1313) EV-to-EBITDA: 15.50 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 50% Above Median

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TPE:1313 UPC Technology Corp TPE:1313
65 GF Score
Price NT$11.85
GF Value NT$10.04
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is UPC Technology EV-to-EBITDA?

UPC Technology TPE:1313 -2.47% 65 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.50 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 10.33. GuruFocus rates TPE:1313 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$10.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,338 Chemicals companies, UPC Technology ranks worse than 57.25% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, UPC Technology's enterprise value is NT$32,676 Mil. UPC Technology's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$2,108 Mil. Therefore, UPC Technology's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 15.50.

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

TPE:1313' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -682.54   Med: 10.33   Max: 154.98
Current: 15.5

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of UPC Technology was 154.98. The lowest was -682.54. And the median was 10.33.

TPE:1313's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
57.25% of 1338 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 12.445 vs TPE:1313: 15.50

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 (2026-08-29), UPC Technology's stock price is NT$11.85. UPC Technology's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-0.550. Therefore, UPC Technology's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


UPC Technology  (TPE:1313) 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.

UPC Technology's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=11.85/-0.550
=At Loss

UPC Technology's share price for today is NT$11.85.
UPC Technology's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-0.550.

* 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?


UPC Technology EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


UPC Technology EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UPC Technology'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.

UPC Technology EV-to-EBITDA Chart

UPC Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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UPC Technology 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 29.06 23.89 26.64 22.77 15.88

TPE:1313 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, UPC Technology'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.


UPC Technology EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, UPC Technology's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TPE:1313
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UPC Technology EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

UPC Technology's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=32675.555/2107.924
=15.50

UPC Technology's current Enterprise Value is NT$32,676 Mil.
UPC Technology'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$2,108 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 15.50 mean?
UPC Technology (TPE:1313) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.50 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on UPC Technology. This is 50% above median its historical median of 10.33. According to the industry distribution chart, UPC Technology ranks #766 out of 1338 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is UPC Technology's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
UPC Technology's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.50 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 10.33. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.45. UPC Technology's value of 15.50 is 24.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UPC Technology ranks #766 out of 1338 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, UPC Technology has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UPC Technology's EV-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, UPC Technology ranks #766 out of 1338 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places UPC Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.45. UPC Technology's value of 15.50 is 24.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.33 vs. the industry median of 12.45, UPC Technology 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 12.45, based on 1,338 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. UPC Technology's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.50 is 24.5% 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 UPC Technology. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 12.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UPC Technology's current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.50, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 10.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UPC Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPC Technology (TPE:1313) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$10.04, compared to a current price of NT$11.85 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.50, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 10.33 and 24.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 12.45. UPC Technology's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 UPC Technology (TPE:1313), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.50 as of Aug. 29, 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 UPC Technology (TPE:1313) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPC Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$11.85 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$10.04. GuruFocus considers UPC Technology to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1313:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 15.50 (50% above median its 10-year median of 10.33)
  • GF Value™: NT$10.04 vs. price of NT$11.85 (18% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.5% above the Chemicals median (#766 of 1338)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1313 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


UPC Technology Business Description

Address No. 209 NanGang Road, 9 Floor Building A, Section 1, Nangang District, Taipei, TWN, 115018
UPC Technology Corp manufactures and sells petrochemical products, such as phthalic anhydride and plasticizers. Its products include General Plasticizers, Specialty Plasticizers, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Anhydrides & Acids, Unsaturated Polyesters Resin (UPR), Polyester Polyol, Fatty Ester, and Other Specialty Chemicals. Its segments include East China segment, South China segment, North China segment, Central China segment, Taiwan segment, and Other segments. It derives revenue from East China segment which includes Zhenjiang Union, Taizhou Union Chemical, Taizhou Union Plastics, Taizhou Union Logistics, Jiangsu Union Logistics, and ZhenJiang Union Torch Estate. Geographically it derives revenue from China followed by Other countries and Taiwan.
65GF Score

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