SDS Holdings Co (TSE:1711) Debt-to-EBITDA : 17.02 (As of Mar. 2026) — 528% Above Median

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TSE:1711 SDS Holdings Co Ltd TSE:1711
43 GF Score
Price 円246.00
GF Value 円375.25
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is SDS Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

SDS Holdings Co TSE:1711 -0.40% 43 Debt-to-EBITDA is 17.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 528% above its 10-year median of 2.71. GuruFocus rates TSE:1711 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of 円375.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, SDS Holdings Co ranks worse than 93.31% on this metric.

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

SDS Holdings Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,220 Mil. SDS Holdings Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,096 Mil. SDS Holdings Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円254 Mil. SDS Holdings Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.02.

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

TSE:1711' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.48   Med: 2.71   Max: 109.05
Current: 29.43

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of SDS Holdings Co was 109.05. The lowest was -19.48. And the median was 2.71.

TSE:1711's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
93.31% of 344 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 4.99 vs TSE:1711: 29.43

SDS Holdings Co  (TSE:1711) 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.


SDS Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


SDS Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SDS Holdings 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.

SDS Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

SDS Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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SDS Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 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 58.93 12.13 31.01 17.02 -59.09

SDS Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, SDS Holdings 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.


SDS Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, SDS Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:1711
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SDS Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

SDS Holdings 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
=(2220.19 + 2095.556) / 197.101
=21.90

SDS Holdings 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
=(2220.19 + 2095.556) / 253.576
=17.02

* 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 17.02 mean?
SDS Holdings Co (TSE:1711) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 17.02 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 SDS Holdings Co. This is 528% above median its historical median of 2.71. According to the industry distribution chart, SDS Holdings Co ranks #321 out of 344 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is SDS Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
SDS Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 17.02 is 528% above median its 10-year median of 2.71. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.99. SDS Holdings Co's value of 17.02 is 241.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SDS Holdings Co ranks #321 out of 344 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SDS Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SDS Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, SDS Holdings Co ranks #321 out of 344 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places SDS Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.99. SDS Holdings Co's value of 17.02 is 241.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.71 vs. the industry median of 4.99, SDS Holdings Co 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.99, based on 344 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. SDS Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 17.02 is 241.1% 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 SDS Holdings Co. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SDS Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 17.02, which is 528% above median its own 10-year median of 2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SDS Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SDS Holdings Co (TSE:1711) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円375.25, compared to a current price of 円246.00 — trading 34.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 17.02, which is 528% above median its 10-year median of 2.71 and 241.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.99. SDS Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 7 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 SDS Holdings Co (TSE:1711), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 17.02 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 SDS Holdings Co (TSE:1711) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SDS Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円246.00 is trading 34.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円375.25. GuruFocus considers SDS Holdings Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1711:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 17.02 (528% above median its 10-year median of 2.71)
  • GF Value™: 円375.25 vs. price of 円246.00 (34.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 241.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#321 of 344)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1711 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SDS Holdings Co Business Description

Address 2-11-7 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN
SDS Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of various energy-saving products. The company promotes energy conservation business and provide energy, solutions and services to client companies. The company's core business activities are categorised into two key segments, Energy Conservation related business, and Renewable Energy business. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Renewable Energy segment.
43GF Score

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