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UpconNGO:5075 +1.07%75 Debt-to-EBITDA is -11.03 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates NGO:5075 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円745.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,413 Construction companies, Upcon ranks better than 80.18% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Upcon's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:5075'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.48
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Upcon was 0.52. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.02.
NGO:5075's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 80.18% of 1413
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.1
vs NGO:5075: 0.48
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.
Upcon Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Upcon Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Upcon'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.
NGO:5075 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Upcon'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.
Upcon Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Upcon's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Upcon's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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 (Jan. 2026) EBITDA data.
Upcon (NGO:5075) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -11.03 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Upcon. Over the past decade, Upcon's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Upcon ranks #280 out of 1413 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Upcon's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Upcon's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -11.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.52. Based on the distribution chart, Upcon ranks #280 out of 1413 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Upcon has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Upcon's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Upcon ranks #280 out of 1413 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Upcon in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. Historically, Upcon's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 0.52 over the past decade. 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.10, based on 1,413 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. 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 Upcon. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Upcon's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -11.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Upcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upcon (NGO:5075) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円745.06, compared to a current price of 円1,036.00 — trading 39% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -11.03. Upcon's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Upcon (NGO:5075), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -11.03 as of Jan. 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 Upcon (NGO:5075) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upcon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,036.00 is trading 39% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円745.06.
GuruFocus considers Upcon to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:5075:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -11.03
GF Value™: 円745.06 vs. price of 円1,036.00 (39% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:5075 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Upcon Corp operates in the civil engineering and construction industry predominantly in Japan. The company applies its Upcon method, which uses completely non-freon urethane resin and small machines to repair subsidence, tilt, steps, gaps, etc., in concrete floors, caused by earthquakes or uneven ground settlement. The Upcon method is also used to correct unevenness on roads, ports, and airports, mainly for public works projects. In addition, the company provides gap and cavity filling services, maintains and repairs waterway tunnels, and is working on several projects, including a new construction method using urethane foam resin. It operates in a single segment, the subsidence correction business.
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