Seigakusha Co (TSE:2179) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.39 (As of Mar. 2026) — 55% Below Median

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TSE:2179 Seigakusha Co Ltd TSE:2179
70 GF Score
Price 円862.00
GF Value 円890.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Seigakusha Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Seigakusha Co TSE:2179 -2.93% 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 3.10. GuruFocus rates TSE:2179 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円890.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 188 Education companies, Seigakusha Co ranks worse than 56.91% on this metric.

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

Seigakusha Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円797 Mil. Seigakusha Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,477 Mil. Seigakusha Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,632 Mil. Seigakusha Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.39.

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

TSE:2179' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.71   Med: 3.1   Max: 10.41
Current: 1.88

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Seigakusha Co was 10.41. The lowest was 1.71. And the median was 3.10.

TSE:2179's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
56.91% of 188 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.505 vs TSE:2179: 1.88

Seigakusha Co  (TSE:2179) 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.


Seigakusha Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Seigakusha Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Seigakusha 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.

Seigakusha Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Seigakusha Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.05 2.49 2.32 2.16 1.71

Seigakusha 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 -0.93 0.72 1.08 1.39 -1.25

TSE:2179 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Seigakusha 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.


Seigakusha Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Seigakusha Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Seigakusha Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Seigakusha 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
=(797.261 + 1476.844) / 1328.926
=1.71

Seigakusha 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
=(797.261 + 1476.844) / 1631.744
=1.39

* 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 1.39 mean?
Seigakusha Co (TSE:2179) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.39 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 Seigakusha Co. This is 55% below median its historical median of 3.10. Over the past decade, Seigakusha Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.71 to 10.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Seigakusha Co ranks #107 out of 188 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 56.9%.
Is Seigakusha Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Seigakusha Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.39 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 3.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.71 to a high of 10.41. The Education industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51. Seigakusha Co's value of 1.39 is 7.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seigakusha Co ranks #107 out of 188 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seigakusha Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seigakusha Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Seigakusha Co ranks #107 out of 188 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Seigakusha Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51. Seigakusha Co's value of 1.39 is 7.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Seigakusha Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.71 to 10.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.10 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Seigakusha 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 an Education company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 1.51, based on 188 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. Seigakusha Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.39 is 7.6% 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 Seigakusha Co. For the Education industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seigakusha Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seigakusha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seigakusha Co (TSE:2179) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円890.72, compared to a current price of 円862.00 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 3.10 and 7.6% below the Education industry median of 1.51. Seigakusha Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Seigakusha Co (TSE:2179), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39 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 Seigakusha Co (TSE:2179) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seigakusha Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円862.00 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円890.72. GuruFocus considers Seigakusha Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2179:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.39 (55% below median its 10-year median of 3.10)
  • GF Value™: 円890.72 vs. price of 円862.00 (3.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 7.6% below the Education median (#107 of 188)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2179 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Seigakusha Co Business Description

Address Kaijo Umeda Building, 3-1-2, Nakazaki-Nishi, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-0015
Seigakusha Co Ltd is engaged in operating junior secondary schools in Japan. The company also provides junior high school entry courses, university entry courses, and individual instruction courses, as well as operates examination image lesson preparatory school. The Group has following segments: Education-related business, Real estate rental business, Catering business, Company-wide. The majority of revenue is from Education-related business.
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