Chubu Shiryo Co (NGO:2053) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.43 (As of Mar. 2026) — 52% Below Median

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NGO:2053 Chubu Shiryo Co Ltd NGO:2053
64 GF Score
Price 円1,412.00
GF Value 円962.48
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Chubu Shiryo Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Chubu Shiryo Co NGO:2053 64 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates NGO:2053 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円962.48. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,556 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chubu Shiryo Co ranks better than 78.41% on this metric.

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

Chubu Shiryo Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,040 Mil. Chubu Shiryo Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,399 Mil. Chubu Shiryo Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円21,772 Mil. Chubu Shiryo Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.43.

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

NGO:2053' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 0.89   Max: 2.98
Current: 0.51

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Chubu Shiryo Co was 2.98. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.89.

NGO:2053's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
78.41% of 1556 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.125 vs NGO:2053: 0.51

Chubu Shiryo Co  (NGO:2053) 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.


Chubu Shiryo Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Chubu Shiryo Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chubu Shiryo 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.

Chubu Shiryo Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Chubu Shiryo 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 0.54 2.98 1.02 1.24 0.88

Chubu Shiryo Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.38 0.73 2.43 0.43 0.36

NGO:2053 vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Chubu Shiryo 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.


Chubu Shiryo Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chubu Shiryo Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Chubu Shiryo Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Chubu Shiryo 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
=(4040 + 5399) / 10751
=0.88

Chubu Shiryo 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
=(4040 + 5399) / 21772
=0.43

* 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 0.43 mean?
Chubu Shiryo Co (NGO:2053) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.43 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 Chubu Shiryo Co. This is 52% below median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, Chubu Shiryo Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.51 to 2.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Chubu Shiryo Co ranks #336 out of 1556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Chubu Shiryo Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Chubu Shiryo Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.43 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 2.98. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13. Chubu Shiryo Co's value of 0.43 is 79.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chubu Shiryo Co ranks #336 out of 1556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chubu Shiryo Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chubu Shiryo Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chubu Shiryo Co ranks #336 out of 1556 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Chubu Shiryo Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13. Chubu Shiryo Co's value of 0.43 is 79.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Chubu Shiryo Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.51 to 2.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 2.13, Chubu Shiryo 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.13, based on 1,556 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. Chubu Shiryo Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.43 is 79.8% 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 Chubu Shiryo Co. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chubu Shiryo Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.43, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chubu Shiryo Co stock overvalued right now?
Chubu Shiryo Co (NGO:2053) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.43. The stock's GF Value™ is 円962.48, compared to a current price of 円1,412.00 — trading 46.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.43, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 79.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.13. Chubu Shiryo Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Chubu Shiryo Co (NGO:2053), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.43 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 Chubu Shiryo Co (NGO:2053) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Shiryo Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,412.00 is trading 46.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円962.48.

Key valuation signals for NGO:2053:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.43 (52% below median its 10-year median of 0.89)
  • GF Value™: 円962.48 vs. price of 円1,412.00 (46.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#336 of 1556)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:2053 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chubu Shiryo Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 2053:Japan
Address Nishiki 2 - chome Naka - ku, Takita Nagoya Building, 5th Floor, Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya - shi, JPN, 460-0003
Chubu Shiryo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacturing and selling of formulated feed for livestock and fishery. It also provides domestic animal examination service such as animal hygiene management, pathological examination and breeding teaching guidance. In addition, the company is also involved in the sale of livestock products such as eggs, poultry, chicken, briquettes and others.
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