Kameda Seika Co (TSE:2220) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.21 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Below Median

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TSE:2220 Kameda Seika Co Ltd TSE:2220
78 GF Score
Price 円1,387.00
GF Value 円1,946.57
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kameda Seika Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Kameda Seika Co TSE:2220 +0.22% 78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 1.38. GuruFocus rates TSE:2220 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,946.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kameda Seika Co ranks worse than 55.26% on this metric.

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

Kameda Seika Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円10,040 Mil. Kameda Seika Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円40,140 Mil. Kameda Seika Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円41,524 Mil. Kameda Seika Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.21.

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

TSE:2220' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93   Med: 1.38   Max: 2.59
Current: 2.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kameda Seika Co was 2.59. The lowest was 0.93. And the median was 1.38.

TSE:2220's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
55.26% of 1560 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.12 vs TSE:2220: 2.47

Kameda Seika Co  (TSE:2220) 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.


Kameda Seika Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kameda Seika Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kameda Seika 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.

Kameda Seika Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Kameda Seika 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 1.68 2.59 2.09 1.97 1.32

Kameda Seika Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 0.51 1.95 -15.27 1.21 4.89

TSE:2220 vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kameda Seika 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.


Kameda Seika Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kameda Seika Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kameda Seika Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Kameda Seika 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
=(10040 + 40140) / 38054
=1.32

Kameda Seika 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
=(10040 + 40140) / 41524
=1.21

* 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 1.21 mean?
Kameda Seika Co (TSE:2220) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.21 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 Kameda Seika Co. This is 12% below median its historical median of 1.38. Over the past decade, Kameda Seika Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.93 to 2.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Kameda Seika Co ranks #862 out of 1560 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Kameda Seika Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kameda Seika Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.21 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 2.59. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Kameda Seika Co's value of 1.21 is 42.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kameda Seika Co ranks #862 out of 1560 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kameda Seika Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kameda Seika Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kameda Seika Co ranks #862 out of 1560 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kameda Seika Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Kameda Seika Co's value of 1.21 is 42.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kameda Seika Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.93 to 2.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.38 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Kameda Seika 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.12, based on 1,560 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. Kameda Seika Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.21 is 42.9% 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 Kameda Seika Co. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kameda Seika Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.21, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 1.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kameda Seika Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kameda Seika Co (TSE:2220) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,946.57, compared to a current price of 円1,387.00 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.21, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.38 and 42.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.12. Kameda Seika Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Kameda Seika Co (TSE:2220), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.21 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 Kameda Seika Co (TSE:2220) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kameda Seika Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,387.00 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,946.57. GuruFocus considers Kameda Seika Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2220:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.21 (12% below median its 10-year median of 1.38)
  • GF Value™: 円1,946.57 vs. price of 円1,387.00 (28.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#862 of 1560)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2220 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kameda Seika Co Business Description

Address 3-1-1, Kangnam-gu, Niigata, JPN, 950-0198
Kameda Seika Co Ltd is a manufacturer of rice market confection. The company's product portfolio includes soft rice cracker, hard rice cracker, jealous, hailstone, appetizers, seaweed roll, fried rice crackers, baby sweets, fusion, Kameda's special rice, other sweets and healthcare products. It sells its products to supermarkets and convenience stores such as Kameda Seika and Nissin confectionery.
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