DKSSF (Daiichikosho Co) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.52 (As of Mar. 2026) — 57% Below Median

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DKSSF Daiichikosho Co Ltd DKSSF
77 GF Score
Price $20.25
GF Value $22.30
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Daiichikosho Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Daiichikosho Co DKSSF 77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates DKSSF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.30. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 647 Travel & Leisure companies, Daiichikosho Co ranks better than 67.7% on this metric.

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

Daiichikosho Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $20 Mil. Daiichikosho Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $326 Mil. Daiichikosho Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $670 Mil. Daiichikosho Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.

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 Daiichikosho Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

DKSSF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.59   Med: 1.2   Max: 2.41
Current: 1.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Daiichikosho Co was 2.41. The lowest was -18.59. And the median was 1.20.

DKSSF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
67.7% of 647 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.55 vs DKSSF: 1.32

Daiichikosho Co  (OTCPK:DKSSF) 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.


Daiichikosho Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Daiichikosho Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daiichikosho 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.

Daiichikosho Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Daiichikosho Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Daiichikosho 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 0.73 2.02 0.92 -4.24 0.52

DKSSF vs AS, HAS, LTH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Daiichikosho 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.


Daiichikosho Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Daiichikosho Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Daiichikosho Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Daiichikosho 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
=(20.141 + 325.694) / 262.732
=1.32

Daiichikosho 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
=(20.141 + 325.694) / 669.892
=0.52

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.52 mean?
Daiichikosho Co (DKSSF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.52 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 Daiichikosho Co. This is 57% below median its historical median of 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Daiichikosho Co ranks #209 out of 647 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Daiichikosho Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Daiichikosho Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.52 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 1.20. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. Daiichikosho Co's value of 0.52 is 79.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daiichikosho Co ranks #209 out of 647 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daiichikosho Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daiichikosho Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Daiichikosho Co ranks #209 out of 647 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Daiichikosho Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. Daiichikosho Co's value of 0.52 is 79.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 2.55, Daiichikosho 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.55, based on 647 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. Daiichikosho Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.52 is 79.6% 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 Daiichikosho Co. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daiichikosho Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.52, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daiichikosho Co stock overvalued right now?
Daiichikosho Co (DKSSF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.52. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.30, compared to a current price of $20.25 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.52, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 79.6% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.55. Daiichikosho Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Daiichikosho Co (DKSSF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.52 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 Daiichikosho Co (DKSSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiichikosho Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $20.25 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.30.

Key valuation signals for DKSSF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.52 (57% below median its 10-year median of 1.20)
  • GF Value™: $22.30 vs. price of $20.25 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.6% below the Travel & Leisure median (#209 of 647)

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


Daiichikosho Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 7458:Japan
Address 5-5-26 Kita-shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-8701
Daiichikosho Co Ltd is a Japanese electronics company engaged. It is engaged in the manufacturing, sale, and leasing of karaoke software and equipment. The company businesses include Professional karaoke business; Karaoke/restaurant business; Record label business; Elder business; Franchise business; Parking business; BGM broadcasting business; and Web business.
77GF Score

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