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Seiko EpsonSEKEY +5.95%78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 200% above its 10-year median of 1.46. GuruFocus rates SEKEY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,796 Hardware companies, Seiko Epson ranks worse than 50.78% 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 Seiko Epson's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SEKEY'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 1.46 Max: 2.24
Current: 1.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Seiko Epson was 2.24. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 1.46.
SEKEY's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 50.78% of 1796
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.715
vs SEKEY: 1.76
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.
Seiko Epson Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Seiko Epson Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seiko Epson'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.
SEKEY vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Seiko Epson'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.
Seiko Epson Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Seiko Epson's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seiko Epson'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Seiko Epson (SEKEY) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.38 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 Seiko Epson. This is 200% above median its historical median of 1.46. Over the past decade, Seiko Epson's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.10 to 2.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #912 out of 1796 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Seiko Epson's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Seiko Epson's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.38 is 200% above median its 10-year median of 1.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 2.24. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Seiko Epson's value of 4.38 is 155.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #912 out of 1796 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seiko Epson has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seiko Epson's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Seiko Epson ranks #912 out of 1796 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Seiko Epson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72. Seiko Epson's value of 4.38 is 155.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Seiko Epson's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.10 to 2.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.46 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Seiko Epson 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.72, based on 1,796 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. Seiko Epson's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.38 is 155.4% 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 Seiko Epson. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seiko Epson's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.38, which is 200% above median its own 10-year median of 1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seiko Epson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiko Epson (SEKEY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.81, compared to a current price of $8.82 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.38, which is 200% above median its 10-year median of 1.46 and 155.4% above the Hardware industry median of 1.72. Seiko Epson's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 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 Seiko Epson (SEKEY), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.38 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 Seiko Epson (SEKEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seiko Epson stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.82 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.81.
GuruFocus considers Seiko Epson to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SEKEY:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.38 (200% above median its 10-year median of 1.46)
GF Value™: $7.81 vs. price of $8.82 (12.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 155.4% above the Hardware median (#912 of 1796)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SEKEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seiko Epson Corp is a Japan-based electronics manufacturer of printers and imaging equipment. The company operates through three segments. The Manufacturing-related and Wearables segment includes industrial robots, small injection molding machines, watches, watch movements, crystal devices, semiconductors, metal powders, surface treatment, and PCs. The Printing Solutions segment covers office and home inkjet printers, serial impact dot matrix printers, page printers, color image scanners, dry office paper machines, commercial and industrial inkjet printers, POS system products, rubber printers, and related consumables. The Visual Communication segment focuses on LCD projectors, smart glasses, and related products. It generates the majority of revenue from the Printing Solutions segment.
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