MKOTF (Meiko Trans Co) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.56 (As of Mar. 2026) — 18% Below Median

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MKOTF Meiko Trans Co Ltd MKOTF
67 GF Score
Price $8.00
GF Value $5.24
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What is Meiko Trans Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Meiko Trans Co MKOTF 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates MKOTF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.24. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 865 Transportation companies, Meiko Trans Co ranks better than 80.69% on this metric.

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

Meiko Trans Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $47.2 Mil. Meiko Trans Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.6 Mil. Meiko Trans Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $131.9 Mil. Meiko Trans Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.

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

MKOTF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.68   Max: 1.08
Current: 0.96

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Meiko Trans Co was 1.08. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.68.

MKOTF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
80.69% of 865 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.64 vs MKOTF: 0.96

Meiko Trans Co  (OTCPK:MKOTF) 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.


Meiko Trans Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Meiko Trans Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meiko Trans 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.

Meiko Trans Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Meiko Trans 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 0.71 1.08 0.66 0.50 0.96

Meiko Trans 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 0.27 0.57 0.37 2.22 0.56

MKOTF vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Meiko Trans 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.


Meiko Trans Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Meiko Trans Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Meiko Trans 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
=(47.192 + 26.557) / 77.059
=0.96

Meiko Trans 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
=(47.192 + 26.557) / 131.908
=0.56

* 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 0.56 mean?
Meiko Trans Co (MKOTF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.56 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 Meiko Trans Co. This is 18% below median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Meiko Trans Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.05 to 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiko Trans Co ranks #167 out of 865 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Meiko Trans Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Meiko Trans Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.56 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 1.08. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. Meiko Trans Co's value of 0.56 is 78.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiko Trans Co ranks #167 out of 865 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Meiko Trans Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiko Trans Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Meiko Trans Co ranks #167 out of 865 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Meiko Trans Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. Meiko Trans Co's value of 0.56 is 78.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Meiko Trans Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.05 to 1.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 2.64, Meiko Trans 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 2.64, based on 865 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. Meiko Trans Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.56 is 78.8% 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 Meiko Trans Co. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meiko Trans Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.56, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiko Trans Co stock overvalued right now?
Meiko Trans Co (MKOTF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.56. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.24, compared to a current price of $8.00 — trading 52.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.56, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 78.8% below the Transportation industry median of 2.64. Meiko Trans Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Meiko Trans Co (MKOTF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.56 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 Meiko Trans Co (MKOTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiko Trans Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.00 is trading 52.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.24.

Key valuation signals for MKOTF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.56 (18% below median its 10-year median of 0.68)
  • GF Value™: $5.24 vs. price of $8.00 (52.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.8% below the Transportation median (#167 of 865)

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


Meiko Trans Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9357:Japan
Address 4 - 6 entrance 2 - chome, Minato - ku, Nagoya, JPN, 455 - 8650
Meiko Trans Co Ltd is engaged in providing multi-modal transport services. The company offers various services such as Export, Import, Domestic distribution, Warehousing operations, Port operations, 3rd party logistics, Packaging services, Customs brokerage, Air transport operation, and others.
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