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Hirose Electric CoHROEY 83 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates HROEY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,795 Hardware companies, Hirose Electric Co ranks better than 91.36% 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 Hirose Electric Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
HROEY'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.09 Max: 0.12
Current: 0.09
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hirose Electric Co was 0.12. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.09.
HROEY's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 91.36% of 1795
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs HROEY: 0.09
Hirose Electric Co (OTCPK:HROEY) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Hirose Electric Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hirose Electric Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hirose Electric 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Hirose Electric 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.
Hirose Electric Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hirose Electric Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hirose Electric 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Hirose Electric Co (HROEY) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.09 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 Hirose Electric Co. This is near median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, Hirose Electric Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.08 to 0.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #155 out of 1795 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Hirose Electric Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hirose Electric Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.09 is near median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.12. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Hirose Electric Co's value of 0.09 is 94.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #155 out of 1795 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hirose Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hirose Electric Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hirose Electric Co ranks #155 out of 1795 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hirose Electric Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Hirose Electric Co's value of 0.09 is 94.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Hirose Electric Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.08 to 0.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Hirose Electric 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.72, based on 1,795 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. Hirose Electric Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.09 is 94.8% 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 Hirose Electric Co. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hirose Electric Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hirose Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hirose Electric Co (HROEY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.48, compared to a current price of $17.22 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 94.8% below the Hardware industry median of 1.72. Hirose Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Hirose Electric Co (HROEY), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.09 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 Hirose Electric Co (HROEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hirose Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.22 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.48.
GuruFocus considers Hirose Electric Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HROEY:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.09 (near median its 10-year median of 0.09)
GF Value™: $14.48 vs. price of $17.22 (18.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.8% below the Hardware median (#155 of 1795)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HROEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hirose Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of connectors and related products. The company's operations are organized into two reportable segments: Multipole connectors and Coaxial connectors. Multipole connectors include circular, rectangular, ribbon cable, printed circuit board, and flexible printed circuit connectors, while Coaxial connectors are high-performance connectors for high-frequency and optical signal transmission. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Multipole connector segment.
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