Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Sakata SeedSKSDF 90 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.47 as of Feb. 2026, which is 96% above its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates SKSDF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.75. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,550 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Sakata Seed ranks better than 86.65% 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 Sakata Seed's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SKSDF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.24 Max: 0.49
Current: 0.23
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sakata Seed was 0.49. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.24.
SKSDF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 86.65% of 1550
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.075
vs SKSDF: 0.23
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.
Sakata Seed Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Sakata Seed Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Sakata Seed'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 Farm Products subindustry, Sakata Seed'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.
Sakata Seed Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sakata Seed's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sakata Seed'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 (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.
Sakata Seed (SKSDF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.47 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sakata Seed. This is 96% above median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Sakata Seed's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.07 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Sakata Seed ranks #207 out of 1550 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Sakata Seed's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sakata Seed's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.47 is 96% above median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.49. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Sakata Seed's value of 0.47 is 77.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sakata Seed ranks #207 out of 1550 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sakata Seed has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sakata Seed's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Sakata Seed ranks #207 out of 1550 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sakata Seed in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08. Sakata Seed's value of 0.47 is 77.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sakata Seed's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.07 to 0.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Sakata Seed 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.08, based on 1,550 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. Sakata Seed's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.47 is 77.3% 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 Sakata Seed. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sakata Seed's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.47, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sakata Seed stock overvalued right now?
Sakata Seed (SKSDF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.47. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.75, compared to a current price of $25.25 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.47, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 77.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.08. Sakata Seed's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 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 Sakata Seed (SKSDF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.47 as of Feb. 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 Sakata Seed (SKSDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakata Seed stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.25 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.75.
Key valuation signals for SKSDF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.47 (96% above median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: $24.75 vs. price of $25.25 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#207 of 1550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SKSDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sakata Seed Corporation produces and sells multiple flower and vegetable seeds and various gardening materials. The company has locations all over the globe and sells the seeds to distributors and other producers. Gardening materials may be sold through home improvement retailers, mail-order sales, and garden shops. Additionally, Sakata Seed provides miscellaneous activities, such as landscaping, temporary staffing, and other activities associated with cultivating land. It invests in research and development to monitor breeding and develop new seed varieties and has enhanced revenue by entering into contracts to construct greenhouse and agricultural facilities.
90GF Score
Get the complete analysis for SKSDF
Debt-to-EBITDA is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
SKSDF has been successfully added to your 
