Chuo Malleable Iron Co (NGO:5607) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.75 (As of Mar. 2026) — 48% Below Median

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NGO:5607 Chuo Malleable Iron Co Ltd NGO:5607
69 GF Score
Price 円600.00
GF Value 円544.76
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Chuo Malleable Iron Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Chuo Malleable Iron Co NGO:5607 -0.17% 69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates NGO:5607 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円544.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,104 Vehicles & Parts companies, Chuo Malleable Iron Co ranks better than 75.27% on this metric.

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

Chuo Malleable Iron Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円712 Mil. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,369 Mil. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,455 Mil. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.75.

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

NGO:5607' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67   Med: 1.45   Max: 2.46
Current: 0.81

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Chuo Malleable Iron Co was 2.46. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 1.45.

NGO:5607's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
75.27% of 1104 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.29 vs NGO:5607: 0.81

Chuo Malleable Iron Co  (NGO:5607) 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.


Chuo Malleable Iron Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Chuo Malleable Iron Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chuo Malleable Iron 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.

Chuo Malleable Iron Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Chuo Malleable Iron 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 1.56 1.47 1.21 0.67 0.81

Chuo Malleable Iron 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 1.33 0.76 0.53 0.39 0.75

NGO:5607 vs ORLY, AZO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Chuo Malleable Iron 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.


Chuo Malleable Iron Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chuo Malleable Iron Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Chuo Malleable Iron Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Chuo Malleable Iron 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
=(712.011 + 3369.071) / 5020.148
=0.81

Chuo Malleable Iron 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
=(712.011 + 3369.071) / 5454.746
=0.75

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.75 mean?
Chuo Malleable Iron Co (NGO:5607) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.75 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 Chuo Malleable Iron Co. This is 48% below median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Chuo Malleable Iron Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.67 to 2.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Chuo Malleable Iron Co ranks #273 out of 1104 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Chuo Malleable Iron Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Chuo Malleable Iron Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.75 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 2.46. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's value of 0.75 is 67.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chuo Malleable Iron Co ranks #273 out of 1104 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chuo Malleable Iron Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chuo Malleable Iron Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Chuo Malleable Iron Co ranks #273 out of 1104 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Chuo Malleable Iron Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's value of 0.75 is 67.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Chuo Malleable Iron Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.67 to 2.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Chuo Malleable Iron 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.29, based on 1,104 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. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.75 is 67.2% 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 Chuo Malleable Iron Co. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.75, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuo Malleable Iron Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Malleable Iron Co (NGO:5607) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円544.76, compared to a current price of 円600.00 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.75, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 67.2% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.29. Chuo Malleable Iron Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Chuo Malleable Iron Co (NGO:5607), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.75 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 Chuo Malleable Iron Co (NGO:5607) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuo Malleable Iron Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円600.00 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円544.76. GuruFocus considers Chuo Malleable Iron Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NGO:5607:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.75 (48% below median its 10-year median of 1.45)
  • GF Value™: 円544.76 vs. price of 円600.00 (10.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 67.2% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#273 of 1104)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:5607 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chuo Malleable Iron Co Business Description

Address 1-1 Tomikawacho 3-chome, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya, JPN
Chuo Malleable Iron Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of malleable iron castings, ductile iron castings, plain iron castings, light alloy castings, and aluminum die castings. Its products are used in automobiles, industrial vehicles, industrial machinery, industrial robots, and water and gas supply parts. The company has two segments: Malleable Business, which manufactures and sells automotive parts, industrial vehicle parts, and industrial robot parts, and Metal Furniture Business, which manufactures and sells various types of chairs for offices and facilities.
69GF Score

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円600.00
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