CHUCO Co (NGO:2139) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.62 (As of Mar. 2026) — 39% Below Median


NGO:2139 CHUCO Co Ltd NGO:2139
71 GF Score
Price 円485.00
GF Value 円524.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CHUCO Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

CHUCO Co NGO:2139 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 2.66. GuruFocus rates NGO:2139 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円524.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 676 Media - Diversified companies, CHUCO Co ranks worse than 61.09% on this metric.

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

CHUCO Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円814 Mil. CHUCO Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円489 Mil. CHUCO Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円803 Mil. CHUCO Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.62.

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

NGO:2139' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.66   Med: 2.66   Max: 11.63
Current: 2.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of CHUCO Co was 11.63. The lowest was -2.66. And the median was 2.66.

NGO:2139's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
61.09% of 676 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs NGO:2139: 2.47

CHUCO Co  (NGO:2139) 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.


CHUCO Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CHUCO Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CHUCO 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.

CHUCO Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

CHUCO 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 6.31 4.59 2.76 3.02 2.47

CHUCO Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 2.23 3.61 2.45 5.56 1.62

NGO:2139 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, CHUCO 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.


CHUCO Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, CHUCO Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CHUCO Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

CHUCO 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
=(814.092 + 489.29) / 527.129
=2.47

CHUCO 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
=(814.092 + 489.29) / 803.238
=1.62

* 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 two times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.62 mean?
CHUCO Co (NGO:2139) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.62 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 CHUCO Co. This is 39% below median its historical median of 2.66. According to the industry distribution chart, CHUCO Co ranks #413 out of 676 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is CHUCO Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
CHUCO Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.62 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.66. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. CHUCO Co's value of 1.62 is 2.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CHUCO Co ranks #413 out of 676 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CHUCO Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CHUCO Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, CHUCO Co ranks #413 out of 676 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places CHUCO Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. CHUCO Co's value of 1.62 is 2.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.66 vs. the industry median of 1.66, CHUCO 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.66, based on 676 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. CHUCO Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.62 is 2.4% 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 CHUCO Co. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CHUCO Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.62, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CHUCO Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHUCO Co (NGO:2139) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円524.04, compared to a current price of 円485.00 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.62, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.66 and 2.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.66. CHUCO Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 CHUCO Co (NGO:2139), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.62 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 CHUCO Co (NGO:2139) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHUCO Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円485.00 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円524.04. GuruFocus considers CHUCO Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:2139:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.62 (39% below median its 10-year median of 2.66)
  • GF Value™: 円524.04 vs. price of 円485.00 (7.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#413 of 676)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:2139 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CHUCO Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 2139:Japan
Address Gifu prefecture, 27 Toho-machi 27, Gifu, JPN
CHUCO Co Ltd is engaged in distribution of free business magazine. It also has cross-media business and seminar events. Its cross-media business is the mobile version of community life information magazine. Events seminars business include planning and management, such as training, lectures and concerts, symposiums and seminars, the implementation of various public relations activities.
71GF Score

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