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Cotta CoFSE:3359 12 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 2.22. GuruFocus rates FSE:3359 with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of 円844.02. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 338 Packaging & Containers companies, Cotta Co ranks worse than 60.36% 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 Cotta Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:3359'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.48 Med: 2.22 Max: 3.71
Current: 3.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Cotta Co was 3.71. The lowest was 1.48. And the median was 2.22.
FSE:3359's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 60.36% of 338
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.545
vs FSE:3359: 3.17
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.
Cotta Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Cotta Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cotta 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.
FSE:3359 vs SW, PKG, IP: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Cotta 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.
Cotta Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cotta Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cotta 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 two times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Cotta Co (FSE:3359) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.37 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 Cotta Co. This is near median its historical median of 2.22. Over the past decade, Cotta Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.48 to 3.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #204 out of 338 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Cotta Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Cotta Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.37 is near median its 10-year median of 2.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.48 to a high of 3.71. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. Cotta Co's value of 2.37 is 6.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #204 out of 338 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cotta Co has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cotta Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Cotta Co ranks #204 out of 338 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Cotta Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.55. Cotta Co's value of 2.37 is 6.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Cotta Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.48 to 3.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.22 vs. the industry median of 2.55, Cotta 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.55, based on 338 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. Cotta Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.37 is 6.9% 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 Cotta Co. For the Packaging & Containers 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. Cotta Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.37, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cotta Co stock overvalued right now?
Cotta Co (FSE:3359) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.37. The stock's GF Value™ is 円844.02, compared to a current price of 円369.00 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.37, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.22 and 6.9% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.55. Cotta Co's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Cotta Co (FSE:3359), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.37 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 Cotta Co (FSE:3359) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cotta Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円369.00 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円844.02.
Key valuation signals for FSE:3359:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.37 (near median its 10-year median of 2.22)
GF Value™: 円844.02 vs. price of 円369.00 (56.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.9% below the Packaging & Containers median (#204 of 338)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:3359 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cotta Co Ltd manufactures and sells confectionery food materials and food packaging materials in Japan. It offers cake boxes, handbags, wrapping paper, ribbons, freshness preserving agents, and confectionery materials such as butter and flour. The company serves candy stores, bakeries, and individuals.
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