BICMF (BIC Camera) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.41 (As of Feb. 2026) — 54% Below Median

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What is BIC Camera Debt-to-EBITDA?

BIC Camera BICMF 81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.41 as of Feb. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 3.06. GuruFocus rates BICMF with a GF Score™ of 81/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Retail - Cyclical companies, BIC Camera ranks better than 61.42% on this metric.

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

BIC Camera's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $469.31 Mil. BIC Camera's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $148.54 Mil. BIC Camera's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $438.76 Mil. BIC Camera's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.41.

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 BIC Camera's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BICMF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.26   Med: 3.06   Max: 6.78
Current: 1.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of BIC Camera was 6.78. The lowest was 2.26. And the median was 3.06.

BICMF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
61.42% of 902 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.41 vs BICMF: 1.77

BIC Camera  (OTCPK:BICMF) 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.


BIC Camera Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


BIC Camera Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BIC Camera'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.

BIC Camera Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

BIC Camera Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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BIC Camera Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 6.52 1.51 3.22 1.41 1.65

BICMF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, BIC Camera'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.


BIC Camera Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BIC Camera's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BIC Camera's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.



BIC Camera Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

BIC Camera's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(494.56 + 157.792) / 283.858
=2.30

BIC Camera's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(469.312 + 148.541) / 438.756
=1.41

* 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 four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.41 mean?
BIC Camera (BICMF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.41 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on BIC Camera. This is 54% below median its historical median of 3.06. Over the past decade, BIC Camera's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.26 to 6.78. According to the industry distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #348 out of 902 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is BIC Camera's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
BIC Camera's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.41 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 3.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.26 to a high of 6.78. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41. BIC Camera's value of 1.41 is 41.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #348 out of 902 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BIC Camera has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BIC Camera's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, BIC Camera ranks #348 out of 902 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts BIC Camera in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41. BIC Camera's value of 1.41 is 41.5% below this benchmark. Historically, BIC Camera's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.26 to 6.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.06 vs. the industry median of 2.41, BIC Camera 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.41, based on 902 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. BIC Camera's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.41 is 41.5% 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 BIC Camera. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BIC Camera's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.41, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 3.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BIC Camera stock overvalued right now?
BIC Camera (BICMF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.41. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.41, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 3.06 and 41.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.41. BIC Camera's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 BIC Camera (BICMF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.41 as of Feb. 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.

BIC Camera Business Description

Other Exchanges 3048:Japan
Address 3-23-23, Takada, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0033
BIC Camera Inc is a consumer electronic retailer in Japan. The selection of merchandise is diverse: audio and video equipment, laptops and computers, cameras, televisions, and mobile phones, among others. The company sells products through both stores and online shopping sites. Additionally, the company also provides satellite and cable TV broadcasting services, installation services, repair services, a radio advertising business, and other services.