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Sapporo BreweriesSOOBF 58 Debt-to-EBITDA is 14.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 138% above its 10-year median of 6.24. GuruFocus rates SOOBF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Sapporo Breweries ranks worse than 73.42% 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 Sapporo Breweries's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SOOBF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4 Med: 6.24 Max: 23.81
Current: 4.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sapporo Breweries was 23.81. The lowest was 4.00. And the median was 6.24.
SOOBF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 73.42% of 158
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs SOOBF: 4.21
Sapporo Breweries (OTCPK:SOOBF) 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.
Sapporo Breweries Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Sapporo Breweries Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sapporo Breweries'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 Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Sapporo Breweries'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.
Sapporo Breweries Debt-to-EBITDA vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sapporo Breweries's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sapporo Breweries'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.
Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 14.88 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 Sapporo Breweries. This is 138% above median its historical median of 6.24. Over the past decade, Sapporo Breweries' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.00 to 23.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Sapporo Breweries ranks #116 out of 158 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is Sapporo Breweries' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sapporo Breweries' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 14.88 is 138% above median its 10-year median of 6.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 23.81. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. Sapporo Breweries' value of 14.88 is 552.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sapporo Breweries ranks #116 out of 158 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sapporo Breweries has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sapporo Breweries' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Sapporo Breweries ranks #116 out of 158 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sapporo Breweries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. Sapporo Breweries' value of 14.88 is 552.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sapporo Breweries' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.00 to 23.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.24 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Sapporo Breweries has consistently been above 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 2.28, based on 158 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. Sapporo Breweries's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 14.88 is 552.6% above 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 Sapporo Breweries. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sapporo Breweries's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 14.88, which is 138% above median its own 10-year median of 6.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sapporo Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.70, compared to a current price of $12.25 — trading 59.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 14.88, which is 138% above median its 10-year median of 6.24 and 552.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 2.28. Sapporo Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 14.88 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 Sapporo Breweries (SOOBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapporo Breweries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.25 is trading 59.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.70.
GuruFocus considers Sapporo Breweries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SOOBF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 14.88 (138% above median its 10-year median of 6.24)
GF Value™: $7.70 vs. price of $12.25 (59.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 552.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#116 of 158)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOOBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sapporo Holdings Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in producing and supplying alcoholic drinks as well as food products and related services. The company operates through three main segments: Alcoholic Beverages, Food and Beverages, and Real Estate. The Alcoholic Beverages segment handles production and sales of alcoholic drinks along with restaurant operations. The Food and Beverages segment covers the manufacturing and distribution of food items and bottled water. The Real Estate segment is engaged in property leasing activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Alcoholic Beverages segment.
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