SHOFF (Shoei Co) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.04 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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SHOFF Shoei Co Ltd SHOFF
97 GF Score
Price $11.43
GF Value $11.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Shoei Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Shoei Co SHOFF 97 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates SHOFF with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 812 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Shoei Co ranks better than 98.15% on this metric.

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

Shoei Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.6 Mil. Shoei Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.5 Mil. Shoei Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $76.6 Mil. Shoei Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04.

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

SHOFF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.04   Max: 0.06
Current: 0.05

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Shoei Co was 0.06. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.04.

SHOFF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
98.15% of 812 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.73 vs SHOFF: 0.05

Shoei Co  (OTCPK:SHOFF) 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.


Shoei Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Shoei Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shoei 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.

Shoei Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Shoei Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.06 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.05

Shoei 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 0.05 0.07 0.03 0.06 0.04

SHOFF vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Shoei 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.


Shoei Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shoei Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shoei Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Shoei Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0.57 + 2.59) / 70.132
=0.05

Shoei 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
=(0.611 + 2.517) / 76.58
=0.04

* 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 0.04 mean?
Shoei Co (SHOFF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 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 Shoei Co. This is near median its historical median of 0.04. Over the past decade, Shoei Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 0.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoei Co ranks #15 out of 812 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Shoei Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Shoei Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 is near median its 10-year median of 0.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.06. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73. Shoei Co's value of 0.04 is 98.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shoei Co ranks #15 out of 812 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shoei Co has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoei Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Shoei Co ranks #15 out of 812 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Shoei Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73. Shoei Co's value of 0.04 is 98.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Shoei Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 0.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 2.73, Shoei 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.73, based on 812 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. Shoei Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.04 is 98.5% 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 Shoei Co. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shoei Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoei Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoei Co (SHOFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.83, compared to a current price of $11.43 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 98.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.73. Shoei Co's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Shoei Co (SHOFF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.04 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 Shoei Co (SHOFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoei Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.43 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.83. GuruFocus considers Shoei Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHOFF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.04 (near median its 10-year median of 0.04)
  • GF Value™: $11.83 vs. price of $11.43 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 98.5% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#15 of 812)

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


Shoei Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 7839:Japan
Address 5-8-5 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 110-0005
Shoei Co Ltd main business is the manufacture and sale of helmets for passengers. The items handled are helmets and related products and are designed for riding on general motorcycles. Geographically the company derives the majority of its revenue from Japan. The company also generates revenue from France, Germany, the United States, china, and other countries.
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