KKRAF (Katakura Industries Co) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.42 (As of Dec. 2025) — 78% Below Median

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KKRAF Katakura Industries Co Ltd KKRAF
63 GF Score
Price $16.88
GF Value $14.52
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Katakura Industries Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Katakura Industries Co KKRAF 63 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.42 as of Dec. 2025, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates KKRAF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.52. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 458 Conglomerates companies, Katakura Industries Co ranks better than 82.1% on this metric.

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

Katakura Industries Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $30.3 Mil. Katakura Industries Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $19.0 Mil. Katakura Industries Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $116.8 Mil. Katakura Industries Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.42.

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 Katakura Industries Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

KKRAF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 1.9   Max: 3.42
Current: 0.59

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Katakura Industries Co was 3.42. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 1.90.

KKRAF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
82.1% of 458 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.73 vs KKRAF: 0.59

Katakura Industries Co  (OTCPK:KKRAF) 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.


Katakura Industries Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Katakura Industries Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Katakura Industries 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.

Katakura Industries Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Katakura Industries Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.02 2.11 1.52 0.94 0.66

Katakura Industries Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.15 0.48 3.82 0.42 0.76

KKRAF vs MMM, HON: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Katakura Industries 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.


Katakura Industries Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Katakura Industries Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Katakura Industries Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Katakura Industries Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(30.254 + 18.998) / 74.656
=0.66

Katakura Industries Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(30.254 + 18.998) / 116.78
=0.42

* 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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.42 mean?
Katakura Industries Co (KKRAF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.42 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Katakura Industries Co. This is 78% below median its historical median of 1.90. Over the past decade, Katakura Industries Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.59 to 3.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Katakura Industries Co ranks #82 out of 458 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Katakura Industries Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Katakura Industries Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.42 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 1.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 3.42. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73. Katakura Industries Co's value of 0.42 is 84.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Katakura Industries Co ranks #82 out of 458 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Katakura Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Katakura Industries Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Katakura Industries Co ranks #82 out of 458 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Katakura Industries Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73. Katakura Industries Co's value of 0.42 is 84.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Katakura Industries Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.59 to 3.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 2.73, Katakura Industries 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 2.73, based on 458 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. Katakura Industries Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.42 is 84.6% 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 Katakura Industries Co. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Katakura Industries Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.42, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Katakura Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Katakura Industries Co (KKRAF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.42. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.52, compared to a current price of $16.88 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.42, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 84.6% below the Conglomerates industry median of 2.73. Katakura Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Katakura Industries Co (KKRAF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.42 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Katakura Industries Co (KKRAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katakura Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.88 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.52.

Key valuation signals for KKRAF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.42 (78% below median its 10-year median of 1.90)
  • GF Value™: $14.52 vs. price of $16.88 (16.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.6% below the Conglomerates median (#82 of 458)

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


Katakura Industries Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3001:Japan
Address 6-4 Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8312
Katakura Industries Co Ltd is a Japan-based company. It operates in five business divisions including textile, pharmaceutical, machinery related, real estate and other business. Its textile business includes clothing items and brand licenses including innerwear and legwear. The pharmaceutical business offers medicines centered on cardiac drugs and vitamin drugs. Machinery business is engaged in developing and proposing various products corresponding to environment-oriented based on cultivated technology. Real estate business is engaged in developing and leasing shopping centers, and comprehensive model home park sites. Katakura is also engaged in the production and sale of honey bees for breeding, agrochemicals, and sale of honey produced.
63GF Score

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