Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) EV-to-EBITDA: 8.31 (As of Sep. 07, 2026) — 113% Above Median

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TPE:6278 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp TPE:6278
79 GF Score
Price NT$195.00
GF Value NT$117.30
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology EV-to-EBITDA?

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology TPE:6278 -2.50% 79 EV-to-EBITDA is 8.31 as of Sep. 07, 2026, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 3.90. GuruFocus rates TPE:6278 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$117.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,905 Hardware companies, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology ranks better than 68.56% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's enterprise value is NT$46,784 Mil. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$5,628 Mil. Therefore, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 8.31.

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

TPE:6278' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.04   Med: 3.9   Max: 11.59
Current: 8.31

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology was 11.59. The lowest was 2.04. And the median was 3.90.

TPE:6278's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
68.56% of 1905 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.82 vs TPE:6278: 8.31

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 (2026-09-07), Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's stock price is NT$195.00. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$9.730. Therefore, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 20.04.

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


Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology  (TPE:6278) 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.

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=195.00/9.730
=20.04

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's share price for today is NT$195.00.
Taiwan Surface Mounting 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$9.730.

* 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?


Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taiwan Surface Mounting 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.

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Taiwan Surface Mounting 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 3.95 4.02 3.21 3.19 8.97

TPE:6278 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Taiwan Surface Mounting 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.


Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

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

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


TPE:6278
79GF Score
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Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=46784.166/5627.988
=8.31

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's current Enterprise Value is NT$46,784 Mil.
Taiwan Surface Mounting 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$5,628 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 8.31 mean?
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 8.31 as of Sep. 07, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology. This is 113% above median its historical median of 3.90. Over the past decade, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.04 to 11.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology ranks #599 out of 1905 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.31 is 113% above median its 10-year median of 3.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.04 to a high of 11.59. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.82. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's value of 8.31 is 39.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology ranks #599 out of 1905 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's EV-to-EBITDA compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology ranks #599 out of 1905 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.82. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's value of 8.31 is 39.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.04 to 11.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.90 vs. the industry median of 13.82, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology 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 13.82, based on 1,905 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. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's current EV-to-EBITDA of 8.31 is 39.9% 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 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.31, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 3.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$117.30, compared to a current price of NT$195.00 — trading 66.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.31, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 3.90 and 39.9% below the Hardware industry median of 13.82. Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 8.31 as of Sep. 07, 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 Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology (TPE:6278) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$195.00 is trading 66.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$117.30. GuruFocus considers Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6278:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 8.31 (113% above median its 10-year median of 3.90)
  • GF Value™: NT$117.30 vs. price of NT$195.00 (66.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.9% below the Hardware median (#599 of 1905)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6278 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Business Description

Address No. 437, Taoying Road, Dashuli, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan, TWN, 330
Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp is engaged in the design, processing, manufacturing, and trading of TFT-LCD panels, general electronic information products, and PCB surface-mount packaging. Its Surface Mounting Technology is widely used for IT and electronic products. The products provided include Control boards for TFT-LCD panels (TV/Desk Top/ Note books), other electronic products, and light bars.
79GF Score

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NT$195.00
Price
NT$117.30
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