Lib Work Co (TSE:1431) Debt-to-EBITDA : -5.02 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:1431 Lib Work Co Ltd TSE:1431
64 GF Score
Price 円653.00
GF Value 円687.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lib Work Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Lib Work Co TSE:1431 +0.15% 64 Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.02 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:1431 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円687.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,267 Real Estate companies, Lib Work Co ranks worse than 73.4% on this metric.

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

Lib Work Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,455 Mil. Lib Work Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,234 Mil. Lib Work Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-1,133 Mil. Lib Work Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.02.

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

TSE:1431' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 2.71   Max: 10.24
Current: 10.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Lib Work Co was 10.24. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 2.71.

TSE:1431's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
73.4% of 1267 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.5 vs TSE:1431: 10.24

Lib Work Co  (TSE:1431) 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.


Lib Work Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Lib Work Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lib Work 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.

Lib Work Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Lib Work Co Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.17 5.94 4.78 3.24 9.87

Lib Work Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 N/A N/A N/A -5.02 1.71

Lib Work Co Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Lib Work 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.


Lib Work Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Lib Work Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lib Work Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Lib Work Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(4670.946 + 1164.806) / 591.525
=9.87

Lib Work 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
=(4455.286 + 1233.828) / -1133.452
=-5.02

* 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 -5.02 mean?
Lib Work Co (TSE:1431) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -5.02 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 Lib Work Co. Over the past decade, Lib Work Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.08 to 10.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Lib Work Co ranks #930 out of 1267 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is Lib Work Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Lib Work Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 10.24. Based on the distribution chart, Lib Work Co ranks #930 out of 1267 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lib Work Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lib Work Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Lib Work Co ranks #930 out of 1267 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Lib Work Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.50. Historically, Lib Work Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.08 to 10.24 over the past decade. 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 Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.50, based on 1,267 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. 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 Lib Work Co. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lib Work Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lib Work Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lib Work Co (TSE:1431) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円687.15, compared to a current price of 円653.00 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.02. Lib Work Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Lib Work Co (TSE:1431), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.02 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 Lib Work Co (TSE:1431) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lib Work Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円653.00 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円687.15. GuruFocus considers Lib Work Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1431:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -5.02
  • GF Value™: 円687.15 vs. price of 円653.00 (5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1431 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lib Work Co Business Description

Address 178-1 Nabeda, Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamaga, JPN, 861-0541
Lib Work Co Ltd is a real estate development company. It is engaged in the design, construction, sale, and supervision of detached housing properties in Japan.
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