MrMax Holdings (FSE:8203) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.53 (As of Feb. 2026) — 62% Below Median

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FSE:8203 MrMax Holdings Ltd FSE:8203
71 GF Score
Price 円817.00
GF Value 円795.71
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is MrMax Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA?

MrMax Holdings FSE:8203 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.53 as of Feb. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 4.06. GuruFocus rates FSE:8203 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円795.71. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Retail - Defensive companies, MrMax Holdings ranks worse than 63.18% on this metric.

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

MrMax Holdings's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円8,070 Mil. MrMax Holdings's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円14,070 Mil. MrMax Holdings's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円14,456 Mil. MrMax Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.53.

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 MrMax Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FSE:8203' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.88   Med: 4.06   Max: 8.72
Current: 2.88

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of MrMax Holdings was 8.72. The lowest was 2.88. And the median was 4.06.

FSE:8203's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
63.18% of 258 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.1 vs FSE:8203: 2.88

MrMax Holdings  (FSE:8203) 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.


MrMax Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


MrMax Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MrMax Holdings'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.

MrMax Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

MrMax Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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MrMax Holdings Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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FSE:8203 vs WMT, COST, TGT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, MrMax Holdings'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.


MrMax Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MrMax Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MrMax Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

MrMax Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(8070 + 14070) / 7233
=3.06

MrMax Holdings's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(8070 + 14070) / 14456
=1.53

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.53 mean?
MrMax Holdings (FSE:8203) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.53 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 MrMax Holdings. This is 62% below median its historical median of 4.06. Over the past decade, MrMax Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.88 to 8.72. According to the industry distribution chart, MrMax Holdings ranks #163 out of 258 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is MrMax Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
MrMax Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.53 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 4.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.88 to a high of 8.72. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. MrMax Holdings' value of 1.53 is 27.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MrMax Holdings ranks #163 out of 258 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MrMax Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MrMax Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, MrMax Holdings ranks #163 out of 258 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places MrMax Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. MrMax Holdings' value of 1.53 is 27.1% below this benchmark. Historically, MrMax Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.88 to 8.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.06 vs. the industry median of 2.10, MrMax Holdings 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.10, based on 258 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. MrMax Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.53 is 27.1% 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 MrMax Holdings. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MrMax Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.53, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 4.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MrMax Holdings stock overvalued right now?
MrMax Holdings (FSE:8203) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.53. The stock's GF Value™ is 円795.71, compared to a current price of 円817.00 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.53, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 4.06 and 27.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.10. MrMax Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 MrMax Holdings (FSE:8203), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.53 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 MrMax Holdings (FSE:8203) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MrMax Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円817.00 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円795.71.

Key valuation signals for FSE:8203:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.53 (62% below median its 10-year median of 4.06)
  • GF Value™: 円795.71 vs. price of 円817.00 (2.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#163 of 258)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:8203 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MrMax Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 8203:Japan
Address 1-5-7 Matsuda, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, JPN, 812-0064
MrMax Holdings Ltd is an online and physical discount store that sells household and consumer products. The company offers products such as T.V, phones, kitchen and household electronic appliances, sanitary products, clothes, sports goods, foods, and beverages, carry cases, and others.
71GF Score

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