JAIRF (Japan Airport Terminal Co) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.23 (As of Mar. 2026) — 56% Below Median

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JAIRF Japan Airport Terminal Co Ltd JAIRF
76 GF Score
Price $29.62
GF Value $34.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Airport Terminal Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Japan Airport Terminal Co JAIRF 76 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 2.79. GuruFocus rates JAIRF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Transportation companies, Japan Airport Terminal Co ranks better than 51.73% on this metric.

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

Japan Airport Terminal Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $94 Mil. Japan Airport Terminal Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,135 Mil. Japan Airport Terminal Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,002 Mil. Japan Airport Terminal Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.23.

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 Japan Airport Terminal Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

JAIRF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.46   Med: 2.79   Max: 12.42
Current: 2.54

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Japan Airport Terminal Co was 12.42. The lowest was -28.46. And the median was 2.79.

JAIRF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
51.73% of 868 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.645 vs JAIRF: 2.54

Japan Airport Terminal Co  (OTCPK:JAIRF) 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.


Japan Airport Terminal Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Japan Airport Terminal Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Airport Terminal 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.

Japan Airport Terminal Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Japan Airport Terminal Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Japan Airport Terminal Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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JAIRF vs JOBY, CAAP: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Japan Airport Terminal 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.


Japan Airport Terminal Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Japan Airport Terminal Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Airport Terminal Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Japan Airport Terminal Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Japan Airport Terminal 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
=(93.879 + 1134.635) / 484.212
=2.54

Japan Airport Terminal 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
=(93.879 + 1134.635) / 1002.228
=1.23

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.23 mean?
Japan Airport Terminal Co (JAIRF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.23 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 Japan Airport Terminal Co. This is 56% below median its historical median of 2.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Airport Terminal Co ranks #419 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Japan Airport Terminal Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Japan Airport Terminal Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.23 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 2.79. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Japan Airport Terminal Co's value of 1.23 is 53.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Airport Terminal Co ranks #419 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Airport Terminal Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Airport Terminal Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to JOBY and CAAP?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Japan Airport Terminal Co ranks #419 out of 868 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Japan Airport Terminal Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Japan Airport Terminal Co's value of 1.23 is 53.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.79 vs. the industry median of 2.65, Japan Airport Terminal 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.65, based on 868 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. Japan Airport Terminal Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.23 is 53.5% 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 Japan Airport Terminal Co. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Airport Terminal Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.23, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Airport Terminal Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airport Terminal Co (JAIRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.15, compared to a current price of $29.62 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.23, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 2.79 and 53.5% below the Transportation industry median of 2.65. Japan Airport Terminal Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Japan Airport Terminal Co (JAIRF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.23 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 Japan Airport Terminal Co (JAIRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Airport Terminal Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $29.62 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.15. GuruFocus considers Japan Airport Terminal Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JAIRF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.23 (56% below median its 10-year median of 2.79)
  • GF Value™: $34.15 vs. price of $29.62 (13.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.5% below the Transportation median (#419 of 868)

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


Japan Airport Terminal Co Business Description

Address 3-3-2 Haneda Airport, Terminal 1, Ota-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 144-0041
Japan Airport Terminal Co Ltd is a Japanese airport operations company. It is engaged in the management and operation of passenger terminals and the provision of related services at airports, mainly Haneda and Narita. The company has three reportable segments: Facility Management and Operation, Merchandise Sales, and Food and Beverage. The Facility Management and Operation segment provides leasing, maintenance, repairs, and terminal operations; the Merchandise Sales segment sells and wholesales products to air passengers and terminal-building companies; and the Food and Beverage segment operates airport and in-flight food services. The company focuses on improving passenger experience and operational resilience through service quality and facility upgrades.
76GF Score

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