Takizawa Ham Co (TSE:2293) Debt-to-EBITDA : 4.44 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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TSE:2293 Takizawa Ham Co Ltd TSE:2293
55 GF Score
Price 円2,717.00
GF Value 円2,795.44
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Takizawa Ham Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Takizawa Ham Co TSE:2293 +0.37% 55 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.60. GuruFocus rates TSE:2293 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,795.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,559 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Takizawa Ham Co ranks worse than 90.51% on this metric.

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

Takizawa Ham Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,717 Mil. Takizawa Ham Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,187 Mil. Takizawa Ham Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,104 Mil. Takizawa Ham Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.44.

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

TSE:2293' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.12   Med: 6.6   Max: 21.98
Current: 9.93

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Takizawa Ham Co was 21.98. The lowest was 5.12. And the median was 6.60.

TSE:2293's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
90.51% of 1559 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.12 vs TSE:2293: 9.93

Takizawa Ham Co  (TSE:2293) 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.


Takizawa Ham Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Takizawa Ham Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Takizawa Ham 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.

Takizawa Ham Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Takizawa Ham 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 5.39 8.03 6.02 21.98 12.12

Takizawa Ham 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 -18.93 8.37 26.44 4.44 56.99

TSE:2293 vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Takizawa Ham 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.


Takizawa Ham Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Takizawa Ham Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Takizawa Ham 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
=(3717.218 + 1187) / 404.569
=12.12

Takizawa Ham 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
=(3717.218 + 1187) / 1103.888
=4.44

* 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 4.44 mean?
Takizawa Ham Co (TSE:2293) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.44 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 Takizawa Ham Co. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.60. Over the past decade, Takizawa Ham Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.12 to 21.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Takizawa Ham Co ranks #1411 out of 1559 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 90.5%.
Is Takizawa Ham Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Takizawa Ham Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.44 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.12 to a high of 21.98. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Takizawa Ham Co's value of 4.44 is 109.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Takizawa Ham Co ranks #1411 out of 1559 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Takizawa Ham Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takizawa Ham Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Takizawa Ham Co ranks #1411 out of 1559 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Takizawa Ham Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Takizawa Ham Co's value of 4.44 is 109.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Takizawa Ham Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.12 to 21.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.60 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Takizawa Ham 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.12, based on 1,559 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. Takizawa Ham Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.44 is 109.4% 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 Takizawa Ham 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. Takizawa Ham Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.44, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 6.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takizawa Ham Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takizawa Ham Co (TSE:2293) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,795.44, compared to a current price of 円2,717.00 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.44, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.60 and 109.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.12. Takizawa Ham Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Takizawa Ham Co (TSE:2293), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.44 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 Takizawa Ham Co (TSE:2293) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takizawa Ham Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,717.00 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,795.44. GuruFocus considers Takizawa Ham Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2293:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.44 (33% below median its 10-year median of 6.60)
  • GF Value™: 円2,795.44 vs. price of 円2,717.00 (2.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 109.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1411 of 1559)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2293 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Takizawa Ham Co Business Description

Address 559-1, town Toinokuchi, Tochigi, JPN, 328-8586
Takizawa Ham Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of processed meat products, beef and domestic cattle fattening, beef and pork processing, meat general sales, and development of meat shop.
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