KTITF (Katitas Co) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.60 (As of Mar. 2026) — 21% Below Median

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KTITF Katitas Co Ltd KTITF
92 GF Score
Price $10.67
GF Value $9.10
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What is Katitas Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Katitas Co KTITF 92 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 2.03. GuruFocus rates KTITF with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.10. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 80 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Katitas Co ranks better than 76.25% on this metric.

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

Katitas Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $117 Mil. Katitas Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $50 Mil. Katitas Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $104 Mil. Katitas Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.60.

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

KTITF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.44   Med: 2.03   Max: 2.76
Current: 1.44

During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Katitas Co was 2.76. The lowest was 1.44. And the median was 2.03.

KTITF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
76.25% of 80 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.575 vs KTITF: 1.44

Katitas Co  (OTCPK:KTITF) 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.


Katitas Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Katitas Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Katitas 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.

Katitas Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Katitas Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.73 1.95 2.11 1.86 1.44

Katitas 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 1.92 1.54 1.40 1.42 1.60

KTITF vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, Katitas 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.


Katitas Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Katitas Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Katitas Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Katitas 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
=(116.585 + 50.415) / 115.766
=1.44

Katitas 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
=(116.585 + 50.415) / 104.208
=1.60

* 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 1.60 mean?
Katitas Co (KTITF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60 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 Katitas Co. This is 21% below median its historical median of 2.03. Over the past decade, Katitas Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.44 to 2.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Katitas Co ranks #19 out of 80 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Katitas Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Katitas Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 2.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.44 to a high of 2.76. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.58. Katitas Co's value of 1.60 is 55.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Katitas Co ranks #19 out of 80 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Katitas Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Katitas Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Katitas Co ranks #19 out of 80 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Katitas Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.58. Katitas Co's value of 1.60 is 55.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Katitas Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.44 to 2.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.03 vs. the industry median of 3.58, Katitas 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 3.58, based on 80 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. Katitas Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60 is 55.2% 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 Katitas Co. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Katitas Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 2.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Katitas Co stock overvalued right now?
Katitas Co (KTITF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.60. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.10, compared to a current price of $10.67 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 2.03 and 55.2% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 3.58. Katitas Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 4 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 Katitas Co (KTITF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 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 Katitas Co (KTITF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Katitas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.67 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.10.

Key valuation signals for KTITF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.60 (21% below median its 10-year median of 2.03)
  • GF Value™: $9.10 vs. price of $10.67 (17.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.2% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#19 of 80)

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


Katitas Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 8919:Japan
Address 4-2 Mihara-cho, Kiryu-shi, Gunma, JPN
Katitas Co Ltd operates in the housing market in Japan. The company is engaged in the business activities of purchase, renovation, and sale of secondhand houses.
92GF Score

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