MXCLF (MAX Co) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — 68% Below Median

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MXCLF MAX Co Ltd MXCLF
72 GF Score
Price $2.59
GF Value $1.67
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What is MAX Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

MAX Co MXCLF 72 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates MXCLF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.67. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,330 Industrial Products companies, MAX Co ranks better than 92.45% on this metric.

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

MAX Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.4 Mil. MAX Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.4 Mil. MAX Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $120.4 Mil. MAX Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.08.

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

MXCLF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 0.25   Max: 0.3
Current: 0.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of MAX Co was 0.30. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.25.

MXCLF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
92.45% of 2330 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs MXCLF: 0.07

MAX Co  (OTCPK:MXCLF) 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.


MAX Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


MAX Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MAX 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.

MAX Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

MAX 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 0.24 0.20 0.11 0.08 0.07

MAX 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 0.11 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.08

MXCLF vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, MAX 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.


MAX Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, MAX Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MAX Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

MAX 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
=(6.359 + 3.353) / 138.566
=0.07

MAX 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
=(6.359 + 3.353) / 120.416
=0.08

* 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 0.08 mean?
MAX Co (MXCLF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.08 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 MAX Co. This is 68% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, MAX Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.07 to 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #176 out of 2330 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is MAX Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
MAX Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.08 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.30. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. MAX Co's value of 0.08 is 95.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #176 out of 2330 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MAX Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, MAX Co ranks #176 out of 2330 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places MAX Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70. MAX Co's value of 0.08 is 95.3% below this benchmark. Historically, MAX Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.07 to 0.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 1.70, MAX 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,330 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. MAX Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.08 is 95.3% 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 MAX Co. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MAX Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.08, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Co stock overvalued right now?
MAX Co (MXCLF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.08. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.67, compared to a current price of $2.59 — trading 55.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.08, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 95.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.70. MAX Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 MAX Co (MXCLF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.08 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 MAX Co (MXCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.59 is trading 55.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.67.

Key valuation signals for MXCLF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.08 (68% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
  • GF Value™: $1.67 vs. price of $2.59 (55.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.3% below the Industrial Products median (#176 of 2330)

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


MAX Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6454:Japan
Address 6-6 Nihonbashi Hakozakicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8502
MAX Co Ltd manufactures and distributes office supplies and industrial equipment. The company operates through office equipment, industrial equipment, and home care and rehabilitation (HCR) equipment divisions. It mainly offers products such as hand-held staplers and automatic staplers, numbering tools, check writers, and other office supplies. It also markets fastening devices for various purposes such as concrete reinforcing bar tying machines, air compressors, and rechargeable tools.
72GF Score

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