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Kohnan Shoji CoFRA:X3Z +1.80%66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.47 as of Feb. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 4.67. GuruFocus rates FRA:X3Z with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.33. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Retail - Cyclical companies, Kohnan Shoji Co ranks worse than 82.75% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Kohnan Shoji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:X3Z'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.44 Med: 4.67 Max: 6.22
Current: 6.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kohnan Shoji Co was 6.22. The lowest was 3.44. And the median was 4.67.
FRA:X3Z's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 82.75% of 910
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.275
vs FRA:X3Z: 6.22
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.
Kohnan Shoji Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Kohnan Shoji Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kohnan Shoji 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.
FRA:X3Z vs HD, LOW, FND: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Kohnan Shoji 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.
Kohnan Shoji Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kohnan Shoji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kohnan Shoji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
Kohnan Shoji Co (FRA:X3Z) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.47 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 Kohnan Shoji Co. This is 47% below median its historical median of 4.67. Over the past decade, Kohnan Shoji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.44 to 6.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Kohnan Shoji Co ranks #753 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is Kohnan Shoji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kohnan Shoji Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.47 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 4.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.44 to a high of 6.22. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. Kohnan Shoji Co's value of 2.47 is 8.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kohnan Shoji Co ranks #753 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kohnan Shoji Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kohnan Shoji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Kohnan Shoji Co ranks #753 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kohnan Shoji Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. Kohnan Shoji Co's value of 2.47 is 8.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kohnan Shoji Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.44 to 6.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.67 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Kohnan Shoji Co has consistently been above 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 2.28, based on 910 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. Kohnan Shoji Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.47 is 8.6% above 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 Kohnan Shoji Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kohnan Shoji Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.47, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 4.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kohnan Shoji Co stock overvalued right now?
Kohnan Shoji Co (FRA:X3Z) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.47. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.33, compared to a current price of €22.60 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.47, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 4.67 and 8.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.28. Kohnan Shoji Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Kohnan Shoji Co (FRA:X3Z), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.47 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.
Is Kohnan Shoji Co (FRA:X3Z) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kohnan Shoji Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.60 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.33.
Key valuation signals for FRA:X3Z:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.47 (47% below median its 10-year median of 4.67)
GF Value™: €22.33 vs. price of €22.60 (1.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#753 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:X3Z stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kohnan Shoji Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that is principally engaged in the retail of products related to home improvement, housekeeping, and automotive supplies and accessories. The company operates through three store chains with different styles: Home Center, mainly offering DIY products and household goods to improve consumers' home and life; Homestock, a small-format version of Home Center with original brands EDLP and Lifelex; and Kohnan Pro, providing tools, building materials, and working equipment for professionals. The majority of the company's stores are Home Center stores.
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