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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 Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1716'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.08 Max: 0.13
Current: 0.07
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK was 0.13. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.08.
TSE:1716's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 94.77% of 1395
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.09
vs TSE:1716: 0.07
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.
Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
TSE:1716 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK'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.
Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK'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.
Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK (TSE:1716) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 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 Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK. This is 75% above median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 0.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK ranks #73 out of 1395 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.13. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.09. Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's value of 0.14 is 93.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK ranks #73 out of 1395 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK ranks #73 out of 1395 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.09. Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's value of 0.14 is 93.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 0.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 2.09, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK 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 2.09, based on 1,395 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. Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 is 93.3% 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 Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK (TSE:1716) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,352.89, compared to a current price of 円1,398.00 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 93.3% below the Construction industry median of 2.09. Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK (TSE:1716), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14 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 Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK (TSE:1716) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,398.00 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,352.89.
GuruFocus considers Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1716:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.14 (75% above median its 10-year median of 0.08)
GF Value™: 円1,352.89 vs. price of 円1,398.00 (3.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.3% below the Construction median (#73 of 1395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1716 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dai-Ichi Cutter Kogyo KK operates in the construction industry. It performs cutting, drilling, and surface polishing works for asphalt and concrete infrastructures. It also provides washing works for production facilities. The company's business division includes Cutting and drilling work business, Building maintenance business, and Reuse and recycling business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Cutting and drilling work business.
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