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Shibaura MechatronicsSHICF 63 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 1.83. GuruFocus rates SHICF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.58 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,794 Hardware companies, Shibaura Mechatronics ranks better than 76.76% 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 Shibaura Mechatronics's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SHICF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 1.83 Max: 4.12
Current: 0.47
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Shibaura Mechatronics was 4.12. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 1.83.
SHICF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 76.76% of 1794
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs SHICF: 0.47
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.
Shibaura Mechatronics Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Shibaura Mechatronics Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shibaura Mechatronics'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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Shibaura Mechatronics'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.
Shibaura Mechatronics Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Shibaura Mechatronics's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shibaura Mechatronics'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.
Shibaura Mechatronics (SHICF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.35 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 Shibaura Mechatronics. This is 81% below median its historical median of 1.83. Over the past decade, Shibaura Mechatronics' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.47 to 4.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Shibaura Mechatronics ranks #417 out of 1794 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Shibaura Mechatronics' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Shibaura Mechatronics' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.35 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 1.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 4.12. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Shibaura Mechatronics' value of 0.35 is 79.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shibaura Mechatronics ranks #417 out of 1794 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shibaura Mechatronics has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shibaura Mechatronics' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Shibaura Mechatronics ranks #417 out of 1794 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Shibaura Mechatronics in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Shibaura Mechatronics' value of 0.35 is 79.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Shibaura Mechatronics' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.47 to 4.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.83 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Shibaura Mechatronics 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. Shibaura Mechatronics's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.35 is 79.5% 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 Shibaura Mechatronics. 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. Shibaura Mechatronics's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.35, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 1.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shibaura Mechatronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shibaura Mechatronics (SHICF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.58, compared to a current price of $29.02 — trading 282.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.35, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 1.83 and 79.5% below the Hardware industry median of 1.71. Shibaura Mechatronics' overall GF Score™ is 63/100. 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 Shibaura Mechatronics (SHICF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.35 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 Shibaura Mechatronics (SHICF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shibaura Mechatronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.02 is trading 282.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.58.
GuruFocus considers Shibaura Mechatronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHICF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.35 (81% below median its 10-year median of 1.83)
GF Value™: $7.58 vs. price of $29.02 (282.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79.5% below the Hardware median (#417 of 1794)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHICF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shibaura Mechatronics Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, FPD manufacturing equipment, vacuum equipment, laser equipment, and ticket vending machines, as well as providing maintenance services and maintaining and upkeeping factory buildings and other facilities. The group's reportable segments are Fine Mechatronics, Mechatronics Systems, Distribution Equipment Systems, and Real Estate Leasing. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Fine Mechatronics segment, which manufactures semiconductor manufacturing equipment, FPD manufacturing equipment, inkjet tablet printing equipment, laser application equipment, microwave application equipment, vacuum pumps, etc.
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