ICHIF (Ichigo) Debt-to-EBITDA : 9.66 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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ICHIF Ichigo Inc ICHIF
73 GF Score
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GF Value $2.60
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What is Ichigo Debt-to-EBITDA?

Ichigo ICHIF 73 Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.66 as of May. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 9.02. GuruFocus rates ICHIF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.60. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,270 Real Estate companies, Ichigo ranks worse than 66.77% on this metric.

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

Ichigo's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $304.4 Mil. Ichigo's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $1,697.8 Mil. Ichigo's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $207.2 Mil. Ichigo's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 9.66.

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

ICHIF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.17   Med: 9.02   Max: 14.8
Current: 8.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ichigo was 14.80. The lowest was 7.17. And the median was 9.02.

ICHIF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
66.77% of 1270 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.625 vs ICHIF: 8.83

Ichigo  (OTCPK:ICHIF) 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.


Ichigo Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ichigo Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ichigo'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.

Ichigo Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Ichigo Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Ichigo Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 12.36 5.94 14.22 6.70 9.66

ICHIF vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Ichigo'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.


Ichigo Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Ichigo's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ichigo Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Ichigo'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
=(327.057 + 1589.268) / 216.974
=8.83

Ichigo's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(304.42 + 1697.793) / 207.244
=9.66

* 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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.66 mean?
Ichigo (ICHIF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.66 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ichigo. This is near median its historical median of 9.02. Over the past decade, Ichigo's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.17 to 14.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Ichigo ranks #848 out of 1270 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Ichigo's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ichigo's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.66 is near median its 10-year median of 9.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.17 to a high of 14.80. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. Ichigo's value of 9.66 is 71.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ichigo ranks #848 out of 1270 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ichigo has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ichigo's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Ichigo ranks #848 out of 1270 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Ichigo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. Ichigo's value of 9.66 is 71.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ichigo's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.17 to 14.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.02 vs. the industry median of 5.63, Ichigo 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.63, based on 1,270 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. Ichigo's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.66 is 71.7% 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 Ichigo. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ichigo's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ichigo stock overvalued right now?
Ichigo (ICHIF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 9.66. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.60, compared to a current price of $2.40 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.02 and 71.7% above the Real Estate industry median of 5.63. Ichigo's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Ichigo (ICHIF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 9.66 as of May. 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 Ichigo (ICHIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ichigo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.40 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.60.

Key valuation signals for ICHIF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 9.66 (near median its 10-year median of 9.02)
  • GF Value™: $2.60 vs. price of $2.40 (7.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.7% above the Real Estate median (#848 of 1270)

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


Ichigo Business Description

Other Exchanges 2337:Japan
Address 2-6-1 Marunouchi, 17th Floor, The Imperial Hotel Tower, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0011
Ichigo Inc is a Japanese real estate owner and operator, and clean energy producer. It manages several real estate investment trusts and operates solar plants across Japan. REIT opportunities include midsize hotel and office properties. Revenue is generated through fees via the management of the Ichigo REIT and private funds, and other fee-generating real estate services related to sourcing, financing, operation, property management, facility management, and disposition of real estate assets. Additional income is generated through the sale of properties and rental income. Clean Energy services involve the production of mega solar power.
73GF Score

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