Candeal Co (TSE:1446) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.64 (As of Mar. 2026) — 85% Below Median

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TSE:1446 Candeal Co Ltd TSE:1446
71 GF Score
Price 円539.00
GF Value 円677.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Candeal Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Candeal Co TSE:1446 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.64 as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 4.21. GuruFocus rates TSE:1446 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円677.11 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,398 Construction companies, Candeal Co ranks better than 57.58% on this metric.

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

Candeal Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円970 Mil. Candeal Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円190 Mil. Candeal Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,814 Mil. Candeal Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.64.

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

TSE:1446' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.57   Med: 4.21   Max: 9.19
Current: 1.57

During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Candeal Co was 9.19. The lowest was 1.57. And the median was 4.21.

TSE:1446's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
57.58% of 1398 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.1 vs TSE:1446: 1.57

Candeal Co  (TSE:1446) 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.


Candeal Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Candeal Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Candeal 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.

Candeal Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Candeal 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 9.19 4.41 2.46 2.43 1.76

Candeal Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 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 -1.77 0.77 2.61 0.64 -7.15

TSE:1446 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Candeal 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.


Candeal Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Candeal Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Candeal Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Candeal 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
=(970 + 250) / 693.821
=1.76

Candeal 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
=(970 + 190) / 1813.984
=0.64

* 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 0.64 mean?
Candeal Co (TSE:1446) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.64 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 Candeal Co. This is 85% below median its historical median of 4.21. Over the past decade, Candeal Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.57 to 9.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Candeal Co ranks #593 out of 1398 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is Candeal Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Candeal Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.64 is 85% below median its 10-year median of 4.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.57 to a high of 9.19. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. Candeal Co's value of 0.64 is 69.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Candeal Co ranks #593 out of 1398 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Candeal Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Candeal Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Candeal Co ranks #593 out of 1398 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Candeal Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. Candeal Co's value of 0.64 is 69.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Candeal Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.57 to 9.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.21 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Candeal 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.10, based on 1,398 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. Candeal Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.64 is 69.5% 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 Candeal Co. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Candeal Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.64, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 4.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Candeal Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Candeal Co (TSE:1446) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円677.11, compared to a current price of 円539.00 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.64, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 4.21 and 69.5% below the Construction industry median of 2.10. Candeal Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100. 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 Candeal Co (TSE:1446), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.64 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 Candeal Co (TSE:1446) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Candeal Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円539.00 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円677.11. GuruFocus considers Candeal Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1446:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.64 (85% below median its 10-year median of 4.21)
  • GF Value™: 円677.11 vs. price of 円539.00 (20.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100
  • Industry Position: 69.5% below the Construction median (#593 of 1398)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1446 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Candeal Co Business Description

Address 1-11 Kitayamabushi-cho, 3rd Floor Ushigome Syokuryo Building, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 162-0853
Candeal Co Ltd provides building repair service to detached houses, apartment complexes, commercial facilities, and others. The company's services include repair and inspection service, construction service, and trading and distribution.
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