Kyokuto Co (TSE:2300) Debt-to-EBITDA : -5.08 (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:2300 Kyokuto Co Ltd TSE:2300
60 GF Score
Price 円498.00
GF Value 円538.46
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kyokuto Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Kyokuto Co TSE:2300 -0.80% 60 Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.08 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2300 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円538.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 69 Personal Services companies, Kyokuto Co ranks worse than 78.26% on this metric.

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

Kyokuto Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円538 Mil. Kyokuto Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円527 Mil. Kyokuto Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-210 Mil. Kyokuto Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -5.08.

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

TSE:2300' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.99   Med: 1.22   Max: 6.41
Current: 4.56

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kyokuto Co was 6.41. The lowest was -14.99. And the median was 1.22.

TSE:2300's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
78.26% of 69 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 2.04 vs TSE:2300: 4.56

Kyokuto Co  (TSE:2300) 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.


Kyokuto Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kyokuto Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyokuto 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.

Kyokuto Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Kyokuto Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.25 -14.99 6.41 5.13 4.74

Kyokuto Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 0.59 -9.07 -1.64 -5.08 0.52

TSE:2300 vs ROL, SCI, HRB: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, Kyokuto 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.


Kyokuto Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kyokuto Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kyokuto Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Kyokuto Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(537.749 + 526.542) / 224.405
=4.74

Kyokuto Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(537.749 + 526.542) / -209.616
=-5.08

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -5.08 mean?
Kyokuto Co (TSE:2300) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -5.08 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 Kyokuto Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyokuto Co ranks #54 out of 69 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Kyokuto Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kyokuto Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.08. Based on the distribution chart, Kyokuto Co ranks #54 out of 69 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kyokuto Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyokuto Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Kyokuto Co ranks #54 out of 69 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kyokuto Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.04. 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 Personal Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Personal Services companies is 2.04, based on 69 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. 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 Kyokuto Co. For the Personal Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyokuto Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyokuto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyokuto Co (TSE:2300) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円538.46, compared to a current price of 円498.00 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.08. Kyokuto Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Kyokuto Co (TSE:2300), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -5.08 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 Kyokuto Co (TSE:2300) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyokuto Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円498.00 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円538.46. GuruFocus considers Kyokuto Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2300:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -5.08
  • GF Value™: 円538.46 vs. price of 円498.00 (7.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2300 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kyokuto Co Business Description

Address Hakata-ku Kannakuma 1, chome 28 No. 53, Fukuoka prefecture, Fukuoka, JPN, 816-0063
Kyokuto Co Ltd is a Japanese company. It is engaged in the home cleaning business. It offers ozone cleaning, aqua, and dry cleaning, delicate course cleaning, wash charm, and setting line services. The company also operates outlets throughout Japan. It operates through more than six hundred stores.
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