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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 Shimamura Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SHAOF's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Industry Median: 2.4 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-EBITDA only.
Shimamura Co (OTCPK:SHAOF) 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.
Shimamura Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Shimamura Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shimamura 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.
SHAOF vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Shimamura 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.
Shimamura Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shimamura Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shimamura 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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.
Shimamura Co (SHAOF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Shimamura Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Shimamura Co ranks #999999 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Shimamura Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Shimamura Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Shimamura Co ranks #999999 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shimamura Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shimamura Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shimamura Co ranks #999999 out of 901 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Shimamura Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.40, based on 901 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 Shimamura Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shimamura Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shimamura Co stock overvalued right now?
Shimamura Co (SHAOF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is $58.09, compared to a current price of $21.49 — trading 63% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Shimamura Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100. 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 Shimamura Co (SHAOF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 as of May. 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 Shimamura Co (SHAOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shimamura Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.49 is trading 63% below its estimated GF Value™ of $58.09.
Key valuation signals for SHAOF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.00
GF Value™: $58.09 vs. price of $21.49 (63% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHAOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shimamura Co Ltd is a Japanese apparel retailer. It is engaged in the retail sale of apparel and daily goods. The company operates both domestically and internationally, offering clothing and related products through its network of stores. It conducts business under two reportable segments: Japan and Overseas, with each segment managing sales and operations in its respective regions.
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