Sala (NGO:2734) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.16 (As of May. 2026) — 26% Below Median

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NGO:2734 Sala Corp NGO:2734
60 GF Score
Price 円1,161.00
GF Value 円869.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sala Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sala NGO:2734 60 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.16 as of May. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 4.28. GuruFocus rates NGO:2734 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円869.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 444 Conglomerates companies, Sala ranks worse than 59.23% on this metric.

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

Sala's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円18,000 Mil. Sala's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円50,090 Mil. Sala's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円21,548 Mil. Sala's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 3.16.

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

NGO:2734' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.33   Med: 4.28   Max: 5.04
Current: 3.57

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sala was 5.04. The lowest was 3.33. And the median was 4.28.

NGO:2734's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
59.23% of 444 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.795 vs NGO:2734: 3.57

Sala  (NGO:2734) 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.


Sala Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sala Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sala'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.

Sala Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sala Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.82 3.43 3.33 3.82 3.76

Sala Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 N/A 4.78 3.98 2.56 3.16

NGO:2734 vs MMM, HON: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Sala'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.


Sala Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Sala's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sala Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sala's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(13328 + 48016) / 16311
=3.76

Sala's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(18000 + 50090) / 21548
=3.16

* 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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.16 mean?
Sala (NGO:2734) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.16 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sala. This is 26% below median its historical median of 4.28. Over the past decade, Sala's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.33 to 5.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Sala ranks #263 out of 444 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is Sala's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sala's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.16 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 4.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.33 to a high of 5.04. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80. Sala's value of 3.16 is 13.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sala ranks #263 out of 444 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sala has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sala's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Sala ranks #263 out of 444 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sala in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80. Sala's value of 3.16 is 13.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sala's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.33 to 5.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.28 vs. the industry median of 2.80, Sala has consistently been above 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 2.80, based on 444 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. Sala's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.16 is 13.1% above 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 Sala. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sala's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.16, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 4.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sala stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sala (NGO:2734) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円869.54, compared to a current price of 円1,161.00 — trading 33.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.16, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 4.28 and 13.1% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.80. Sala's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Sala (NGO:2734), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.16 as of May. 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 Sala (NGO:2734) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sala stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,161.00 is trading 33.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円869.54. GuruFocus considers Sala to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:2734:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.16 (26% below median its 10-year median of 4.28)
  • GF Value™: 円869.54 vs. price of 円1,161.00 (33.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.1% above the Conglomerates median (#263 of 444)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:2734 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sala Business Description

Other Exchanges 2734:Japan
Address Sala Tower, 1-55 Ekimae-odori, Aichi Prefecture, Toyohashi, JPN, 440-8533
Sala Corp is a holding company engaged in the management and operation of subsidiaries. The company operates in Energy and Solutions, Car Life Support, Housing, Engineering and Maintenance, Animal Health Care, and Properties businesses.
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