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Kyushu Electric Power CoKYSEF 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 8.79. GuruFocus rates KYSEF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 343 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Kyushu Electric Power Co ranks worse than 62.39% 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 Kyushu Electric Power Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KYSEF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.61 Med: 8.79 Max: 20.23
Current: 6.61
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kyushu Electric Power Co was 20.23. The lowest was 6.61. And the median was 8.79.
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.
Kyushu Electric Power Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Kyushu Electric Power Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Kyushu Electric Power 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.
Kyushu Electric Power Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Kyushu Electric Power Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kyushu Electric Power Co'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.
Kyushu Electric Power Co (KYSEF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.23 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 Kyushu Electric Power Co. This is 63% below median its historical median of 8.79. Over the past decade, Kyushu Electric Power Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.61 to 20.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyushu Electric Power Co ranks #214 out of 343 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Kyushu Electric Power Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kyushu Electric Power Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.23 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 8.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.61 to a high of 20.23. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.69. Kyushu Electric Power Co's value of 3.23 is 31.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyushu Electric Power Co ranks #214 out of 343 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kyushu Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyushu Electric Power Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Kyushu Electric Power Co ranks #214 out of 343 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kyushu Electric Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.69. Kyushu Electric Power Co's value of 3.23 is 31.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Kyushu Electric Power Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.61 to 20.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.79 vs. the industry median of 4.69, Kyushu Electric Power 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.69, based on 343 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. Kyushu Electric Power Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.23 is 31.1% 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 Kyushu Electric Power Co. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyushu Electric Power Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.23, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 8.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyushu Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyushu Electric Power Co (KYSEF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.06, compared to a current price of $11.05 — trading 22% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.23, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 8.79 and 31.1% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.69. Kyushu Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Kyushu Electric Power Co (KYSEF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.23 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 Kyushu Electric Power Co (KYSEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyushu Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.05 is trading 22% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.06.
GuruFocus considers Kyushu Electric Power Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KYSEF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.23 (63% below median its 10-year median of 8.79)
GF Value™: $9.06 vs. price of $11.05 (22% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.1% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#214 of 343)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KYSEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kyushu Electric Power Co Inc is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the electric power business. Its operating segments include ICT Service Business, Other Energy Service Business, Overseas Business, Power Generation and Sales Business, Power Transmission and Distribution Business, Urban Development Business, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Power generation and sales business segment, whose main business is the power generation and retail electricity business in Japan.
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