Kawase Computer Supplies Co (FSE:7851) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.63 (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Above Median

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FSE:7851 Kawase Computer Supplies Co Ltd FSE:7851
58 GF Score
Price 円190.00
GF Value 円251.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kawase Computer Supplies Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Kawase Computer Supplies Co FSE:7851 -3.06% 58 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 2.95. GuruFocus rates FSE:7851 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円251.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 835 Business Services companies, Kawase Computer Supplies Co ranks worse than 64.31% on this metric.

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

Kawase Computer Supplies Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円358 Mil. Kawase Computer Supplies Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円140 Mil. Kawase Computer Supplies Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円137 Mil. Kawase Computer Supplies Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.63.

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

FSE:7851' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.23   Med: 2.95   Max: 23.96
Current: 2.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kawase Computer Supplies Co was 23.96. The lowest was -36.23. And the median was 2.95.

FSE:7851's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
64.31% of 835 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs FSE:7851: 2.58

Kawase Computer Supplies Co  (FSE:7851) 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.


Kawase Computer Supplies Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kawase Computer Supplies Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kawase Computer Supplies 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.

Kawase Computer Supplies Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Kawase Computer Supplies Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Kawase Computer Supplies Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -7.27 1.28 3.36 1.23 3.63

FSE:7851 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Kawase Computer Supplies 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.


Kawase Computer Supplies Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Kawase Computer Supplies Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kawase Computer Supplies Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Kawase Computer Supplies 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
=(357.827 + 139.851) / 192.653
=2.58

Kawase Computer Supplies 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
=(357.827 + 139.851) / 137.002
=3.63

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.63 mean?
Kawase Computer Supplies Co (FSE:7851) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.63 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 Kawase Computer Supplies Co. This is 23% above median its historical median of 2.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawase Computer Supplies Co ranks #537 out of 835 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Kawase Computer Supplies Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kawase Computer Supplies Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.63 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 2.95. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. Kawase Computer Supplies Co's value of 3.63 is 117.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawase Computer Supplies Co ranks #537 out of 835 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawase Computer Supplies Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawase Computer Supplies Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kawase Computer Supplies Co ranks #537 out of 835 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kawase Computer Supplies Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. Kawase Computer Supplies Co's value of 3.63 is 117.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.95 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Kawase Computer Supplies 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 835 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. Kawase Computer Supplies Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.63 is 117.4% 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 Kawase Computer Supplies Co. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawase Computer Supplies Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.63, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 2.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawase Computer Supplies Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawase Computer Supplies Co (FSE:7851) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円251.03, compared to a current price of 円190.00 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.63, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 2.95 and 117.4% above the Business Services industry median of 1.67. Kawase Computer Supplies Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Kawase Computer Supplies Co (FSE:7851), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.63 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 Kawase Computer Supplies Co (FSE:7851) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawase Computer Supplies Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円190.00 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円251.03. GuruFocus considers Kawase Computer Supplies Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FSE:7851:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.63 (23% above median its 10-year median of 2.95)
  • GF Value™: 円251.03 vs. price of 円190.00 (24.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 117.4% above the Business Services median (#537 of 835)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:7851 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kawase Computer Supplies Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 7851:Japan
Address Chuo-Ku, 2-4-10 Imabashi Imaihashi Building, Osaka, JPN, 541-0042
Kawase Computer Supplies Co Ltd provides comprehensive Business Process Outsourcing service through print communication. It's business include data printing service, variable printing, cloud information processing, business form, web to print solution. It provides information processing products and services in Japan. It also offers business forms and paper products for computers as well as sells office equipment and related ancillary services.
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