SNROF (Sanrio Co) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.25 (As of Mar. 2026) — 86% Below Median

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SNROF Sanrio Co Ltd SNROF
86 GF Score
Price $7.35
GF Value $7.94
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sanrio Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sanrio Co SNROF 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates SNROF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.94 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 899 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sanrio Co ranks better than 94.33% on this metric.

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

Sanrio Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $32 Mil. Sanrio Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $88 Mil. Sanrio Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $474 Mil. Sanrio Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.

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

SNROF' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.12   Med: 1.73   Max: 6.37
Current: 0.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sanrio Co was 6.37. The lowest was -41.12. And the median was 1.73.

SNROF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
94.33% of 899 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.4 vs SNROF: 0.23

Sanrio Co  (OTCPK:SNROF) 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.


Sanrio Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sanrio Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanrio 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.

Sanrio Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sanrio 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 3.36 1.53 1.78 0.78 0.23

Sanrio 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 0.87 0.46 0.21 0.17 0.25

SNROF vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Sanrio 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.


Sanrio Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sanrio Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sanrio Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sanrio 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
=(31.579 + 88.252) / 518.62
=0.23

Sanrio 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
=(31.579 + 88.252) / 473.548
=0.25

* 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 0.25 mean?
Sanrio Co (SNROF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.25 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 Sanrio Co. This is 86% below median its historical median of 1.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanrio Co ranks #51 out of 899 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Sanrio Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sanrio Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.25 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 1.73. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Sanrio Co's value of 0.25 is 89.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanrio Co ranks #51 out of 899 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanrio Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanrio Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sanrio Co ranks #51 out of 899 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sanrio Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Sanrio Co's value of 0.25 is 89.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Sanrio 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.40, based on 899 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. Sanrio Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.25 is 89.6% 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 Sanrio 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. Sanrio Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.25, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanrio Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanrio Co (SNROF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.94, compared to a current price of $7.35 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.25, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 89.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.40. Sanrio Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Sanrio Co (SNROF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.25 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 Sanrio Co (SNROF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanrio Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.35 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.94. GuruFocus considers Sanrio Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SNROF:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.25 (86% below median its 10-year median of 1.73)
  • GF Value™: $7.94 vs. price of $7.35 (7.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100
  • Industry Position: 89.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#51 of 899)

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


Sanrio Co Business Description

Address 1-11-1 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-8603
Sanrio is a Japanese company best known for creating cute, character-driven brands, most famously Hello Kitty. Founded in 1960 by Shintaro Tsuji, Sanrio specializes in designing and licensing characters that appeal to a wide audience, especially children and young adults. Its portfolio includes beloved characters like My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, and Pompompurin. Beyond merchandise, Sanrio's influence extends to animation, fashion, theme parks, and global pop culture, embodying the concept of kawaii (cuteness) as a cultural phenomenon.
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