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Nippon Electric Glass CoNPEGF 68 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.60 as of Dec. 2025, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates NPEGF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,794 Hardware companies, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks better than 55.91% 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 Nippon Electric Glass Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
NPEGF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34 Med: 2 Max: 12.03
Current: 1.34
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nippon Electric Glass Co was 12.03. The lowest was 1.34. And the median was 2.00.
NPEGF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 55.91% of 1794
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs NPEGF: 1.34
Nippon Electric Glass Co (OTCPK:NPEGF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Nippon Electric Glass Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Nippon Electric Glass Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Nippon Electric Glass 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.
Nippon Electric Glass Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nippon Electric Glass Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Electric Glass Co'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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.
Nippon Electric Glass Co (NPEGF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.60 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nippon Electric Glass Co. This is 70% below median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Nippon Electric Glass Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.34 to 12.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks #791 out of 1794 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Nippon Electric Glass Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nippon Electric Glass Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.60 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 12.03. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Nippon Electric Glass Co's value of 0.60 is 64.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks #791 out of 1794 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Electric Glass Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Electric Glass Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nippon Electric Glass Co ranks #791 out of 1794 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Nippon Electric Glass Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Nippon Electric Glass Co's value of 0.60 is 64.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Electric Glass Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.34 to 12.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Nippon Electric Glass 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.71, based on 1,794 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. Nippon Electric Glass Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.60 is 64.9% 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 Nippon Electric Glass Co. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Electric Glass Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.60, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Electric Glass Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Electric Glass Co (NPEGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.19, compared to a current price of $35.18 — trading 45.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.60, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 64.9% below the Hardware industry median of 1.71. Nippon Electric Glass Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Nippon Electric Glass Co (NPEGF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.60 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Nippon Electric Glass Co (NPEGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Electric Glass Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $35.18 is trading 45.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.19.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Electric Glass Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPEGF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.60 (70% below median its 10-year median of 2.00)
GF Value™: $24.19 vs. price of $35.18 (45.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.9% below the Hardware median (#791 of 1794)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPEGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Electric Glass Co Ltd is in the business of the production and sale of glass products and glassmaking machinery. Its business is divided into two categories: Electronics and Information Technology, and Performance Materials and Others. The company produces glass for flat panel displays, optical devices, chemical strengthening, electronic devices, solar cells, fiber, and building materials. The company generates the majority of its sales from the electronics and information technology category.
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