DCHCF (Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.64 (As of Mar. 2026) — 76% Below Median

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DCHCF Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Ltd DCHCF
67 GF Score
Price $3.03
GF Value $2.23
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co DCHCF 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 2.62. GuruFocus rates DCHCF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.23. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,234 Chemicals companies, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co ranks better than 67.59% on this metric.

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

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $68.2 Mil. Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $49.6 Mil. Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $183.2 Mil. Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.64.

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 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

DCHCF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08   Med: 2.62   Max: 4.36
Current: 1.1

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co was 4.36. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 2.62.

DCHCF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
67.59% of 1234 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.155 vs DCHCF: 1.10

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co  (OTCPK:DCHCF) 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.


Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co'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.

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.02 1.60 1.10 3.61 0.64

DCHCF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co'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.


Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(68.249 + 49.621) / 106.943
=1.10

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(68.249 + 49.621) / 183.208
=0.64

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.64 mean?
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co (DCHCF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.64 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co. This is 76% below median its historical median of 2.62. Over the past decade, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.08 to 4.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co ranks #400 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.64 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 2.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 4.36. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's value of 0.64 is 70.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co ranks #400 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co ranks #400 out of 1234 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's value of 0.64 is 70.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.08 to 4.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.62 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.16, based on 1,234 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. Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.64 is 70.3% 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 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.64, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co (DCHCF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.64. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.23, compared to a current price of $3.03 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.64, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 2.62 and 70.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.16. Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co (DCHCF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.64 as of Mar. 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 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co (DCHCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.03 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.23.

Key valuation signals for DCHCF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.64 (76% below median its 10-year median of 2.62)
  • GF Value™: $2.23 vs. price of $3.03 (35.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.3% below the Chemicals median (#400 of 1234)

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


Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 4116:Japan
Address 1-7-6, Nihonbashi-Bakurocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8383
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg Co Ltd manufactures and sells pigments, plastics, and inks in five segments based on product type. The polymers segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells plastic resins used to produce interior components for automobiles, polyurethane coatings and adhesives, and textile coatings. The pigments segment sells inorganic pigments and colorants. The prepared colors and chemicals segment sells colorants used in plastics and coatings. The printing inks segment sells inks for printing and gravure. The other segment leases real estate properties.
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