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Japan DisplayJPDYY 29 Debt-to-EBITDA is -11.21 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JPDYY with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,795 Hardware companies, Japan Display ranks worse than 55710.25% 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 Japan Display's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JPDYY'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.05 Med: -1.3 Max: 17.29
Current: -11.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Japan Display was 17.29. The lowest was -11.05. And the median was -1.30.
JPDYY's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 1795
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs JPDYY: -11.05
Japan Display (OTCPK:JPDYY) 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.
Japan Display Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Japan Display Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Display'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, Japan Display'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 Display Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Japan Display's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Display'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.
Japan Display (JPDYY) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -11.21 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 Display. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Display ranks #999999 out of 1795 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Japan Display's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Japan Display's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -11.21. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Display ranks #999999 out of 1795 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Japan Display has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Display's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Japan Display ranks #999999 out of 1795 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Japan Display in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. 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. 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 Display. 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. Japan Display's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -11.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Display stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Display (JPDYY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.94, compared to a current price of $3.77 — trading 301.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -11.21. Japan Display's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 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 Display (JPDYY), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -11.21 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 Display (JPDYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Display stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.77 is trading 301.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.94.
GuruFocus considers Japan Display to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JPDYY:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -11.21
GF Value™: $0.94 vs. price of $3.77 (301.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JPDYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Display Inc is engaged in the development, production, and sale of small and medium-sized display devices and related products. Its products are divided into two categories: Mobile Device and Automotive and Non-Mobile. The Mobile Device category includes displays for smartphones, tablets and mobile phone devices. The Automotive and Non-Mobile category includes displays for automotive applications, consumer electronics, and industrial devices as well as income from patents and other sources. The company's business operations span across Europe, Korea, China, Philippines, America, and Hong Kong.
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