AJSCF (Ajisen (China) Holdings) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.54 (As of Dec. 2025) — 13% Above Median

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AJSCF Ajisen (China) Holdings Ltd AJSCF
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Price $0.46
GF Value $0.57
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What is Ajisen (China) Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA?

Ajisen (China) Holdings AJSCF 72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.54 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates AJSCF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.57. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Restaurants companies, Ajisen (China) Holdings ranks better than 71.24% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Ajisen (China) Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $32.5 Mil. Ajisen (China) Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $60.2 Mil. Ajisen (China) Holdings's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $60.4 Mil. Ajisen (China) Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.53.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ajisen (China) Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

AJSCF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.85   Med: 1.36   Max: 2.32
Current: 1.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ajisen (China) Holdings was 2.32. The lowest was -0.85. And the median was 1.36.

AJSCF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
71.24% of 299 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.91 vs AJSCF: 1.54

Ajisen (China) Holdings  (OTCPK:AJSCF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


Ajisen (China) Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ajisen (China) Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ajisen (China) Holdings's Debt-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.

Ajisen (China) Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Ajisen (China) Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.47 2.32 0.75 2.08 1.53

Ajisen (China) Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-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 0.95 1.73 2.15 1.42 1.54

AJSCF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Ajisen (China) Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-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.


Ajisen (China) Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ajisen (China) Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ajisen (China) Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Ajisen (China) Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Ajisen (China) Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(32.499 + 60.199) / 60.696
=1.53

Ajisen (China) Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(32.499 + 60.199) / 60.392
=1.53

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.54 mean?
Ajisen (China) Holdings (AJSCF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.54 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ajisen (China) Holdings. This is 13% above median its historical median of 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajisen (China) Holdings ranks #86 out of 299 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Ajisen (China) Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ajisen (China) Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.54 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.36. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91. Ajisen (China) Holdings' value of 1.54 is 47.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ajisen (China) Holdings ranks #86 out of 299 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ajisen (China) Holdings has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajisen (China) Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Ajisen (China) Holdings ranks #86 out of 299 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Ajisen (China) Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91. Ajisen (China) Holdings' value of 1.54 is 47.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 2.91, Ajisen (China) Holdings 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 2.91, based on 299 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ajisen (China) Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.54 is 47.1% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ajisen (China) Holdings. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ajisen (China) Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.54, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajisen (China) Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Ajisen (China) Holdings (AJSCF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.54. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.57, compared to a current price of $0.46 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.54, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 47.1% below the Restaurants industry median of 2.91. Ajisen (China) Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ajisen (China) Holdings (AJSCF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.54 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Ajisen (China) Holdings (AJSCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajisen (China) Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.46 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.57.

Key valuation signals for AJSCF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.54 (13% above median its 10-year median of 1.36)
  • GF Value™: $0.57 vs. price of $0.46 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.1% below the Restaurants median (#86 of 299)

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


Ajisen (China) Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 00538:Hong KongAJN:Germany
Address 24 - 26 Sze Shan Street, Block B, 6th Floor, Ajisen Group Tower, Yau Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Ajisen (China) Holdings Ltd is a fast-casual restaurant chain operator selling Japanese ramen and Japanese-style dishes in Hong Kong and China. The Group has three operating segments: the operation of Restaurants segment, which includes the operation of restaurants in Mainland China and Hong Kong; the Manufacture and sales of noodles and related products segment, which includes the manufacture and sales of noodles and related products in Mainland China and Hong Kong; and the Investment holding segment, which includes investments in property interests, investments in financial instruments and interests in associates and a joint venture. Maximum revenue is derived from the Operation of the restaurants segment. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Mainland China.
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