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Chiikishinbunsha CoTSE:2164 -1.32%42 Debt-to-EBITDA is 17.74 as of Feb. 2026, which is 5813% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates TSE:2164 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円93.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 686 Media - Diversified companies, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks worse than 98.54% 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2164'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -62.51 Med: 0.3 Max: 41.95
Current: 41.95
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Chiikishinbunsha Co was 41.95. The lowest was -62.51. And the median was 0.30.
TSE:2164's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 98.54% of 686
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.595
vs TSE:2164: 41.95
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.
Chiikishinbunsha Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Chiikishinbunsha Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chiikishinbunsha 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Chiikishinbunsha 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.
Chiikishinbunsha Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Chiikishinbunsha Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chiikishinbunsha Co'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 (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.
Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 17.74 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Chiikishinbunsha Co. This is 5813% above median its historical median of 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks #676 out of 686 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 98.5%.
Is Chiikishinbunsha Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Chiikishinbunsha Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 17.74 is 5813% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Chiikishinbunsha Co's value of 17.74 is 1012.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks #676 out of 686 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chiikishinbunsha Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chiikishinbunsha Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Chiikishinbunsha Co ranks #676 out of 686 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Chiikishinbunsha Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Chiikishinbunsha Co's value of 17.74 is 1012.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Chiikishinbunsha 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.60, based on 686 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. Chiikishinbunsha Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 17.74 is 1012.2% 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chiikishinbunsha Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 17.74, which is 5813% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chiikishinbunsha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円93.07, compared to a current price of 円149.00 — trading 60.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 17.74, which is 5813% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 1012.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.60. Chiikishinbunsha Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 5 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 17.74 as of Feb. 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 Chiikishinbunsha Co (TSE:2164) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chiikishinbunsha Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円149.00 is trading 60.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円93.07.
GuruFocus considers Chiikishinbunsha Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2164:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 17.74 (5813% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: 円93.07 vs. price of 円149.00 (60.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1012.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#676 of 686)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2164 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chiikishinbunsha Co Ltd is engaged in publishing a local newspaper. The company provides design and production of various types of printed matter; distribution business of various promotional products; collection, processing, and sale of various kinds of information; and business related to solicitation of life insurance and non-life insurance.
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