SEOTF (Seino Holdings Co) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.30 (As of Mar. 2026) — 76% Above Median

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SEOTF Seino Holdings Co Ltd SEOTF
87 GF Score
Price $15.84
GF Value $18.12
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Seino Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Seino Holdings Co SEOTF 87 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates SEOTF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.12. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Transportation companies, Seino Holdings Co ranks better than 73.79% on this metric.

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

Seino Holdings Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $55 Mil. Seino Holdings Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $520 Mil. Seino Holdings Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $441 Mil. Seino Holdings Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.30.

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 Seino Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SEOTF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.74   Max: 1.94
Current: 1.28

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Seino Holdings Co was 1.94. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.74.

SEOTF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
73.79% of 870 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.645 vs SEOTF: 1.28

Seino Holdings Co  (OTCPK:SEOTF) 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.


Seino Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Seino Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seino Holdings 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.

Seino Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Seino Holdings 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 0.76 0.73 0.75 1.94 1.28

Seino Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 1.84 1.70 1.76 1.40 1.30

SEOTF vs ODFL, XPO, KNX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Seino Holdings 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.


Seino Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Seino Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Seino Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Seino Holdings 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
=(54.7 + 520.397) / 451.089
=1.27

Seino Holdings 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
=(54.7 + 520.397) / 440.88
=1.30

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.30 mean?
Seino Holdings Co (SEOTF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.30 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 Seino Holdings Co. This is 76% above median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Seino Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.23 to 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Seino Holdings Co ranks #228 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Seino Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Seino Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.30 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.94. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Seino Holdings Co's value of 1.30 is 50.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seino Holdings Co ranks #228 out of 870 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Seino Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seino Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ODFL and XPO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Seino Holdings Co ranks #228 out of 870 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Seino Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65. Seino Holdings Co's value of 1.30 is 50.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Seino Holdings Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.23 to 1.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 2.65, Seino Holdings 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.65, based on 870 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. Seino Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.30 is 50.9% 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 Seino Holdings Co. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seino Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.30, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seino Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Seino Holdings Co (SEOTF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.30. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.12, compared to a current price of $15.84 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.30, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 50.9% below the Transportation industry median of 2.65. Seino Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Seino Holdings Co (SEOTF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.30 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 Seino Holdings Co (SEOTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seino Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $15.84 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.12.

Key valuation signals for SEOTF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.30 (76% above median its 10-year median of 0.74)
  • GF Value™: $18.12 vs. price of $15.84 (12.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.9% below the Transportation median (#228 of 870)

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


Seino Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9076:JapanXSE:Germany
Address 1 Taguchicho, Gifu Prefecture, Ogaki, JPN, 503-8501
Seino Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in transportation, logistics, automobile sales, goods sales, and real estate leasing. The company operates through four segments. The Transportation Business focuses on small-lot commercial cargo such as home delivery, moving, and chartering, along with freight transport using air, rail, and sea. It also provides warehousing, air transport agency, and non-life insurance agency services. The Automobile Sales Business deals in the sales and repair of trucks, passenger cars, and auto parts. The Goods Sales Business handles fuel, paper, and other products. The Real Estate Leasing Business manages subsidiaries engaged in leasing and the effective utilization of real estate assets. It generates majority revenue from Transportation business.
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