CSS HOLDINGS (TSE:2304) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — 92% Below Median

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TSE:2304 CSS HOLDINGS Ltd TSE:2304
59 GF Score
Price 円917.00
GF Value 円1,114.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CSS HOLDINGS Debt-to-EBITDA?

CSS HOLDINGS TSE:2304 -0.43% 59 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 3.46. GuruFocus rates TSE:2304 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,114.74 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 838 Business Services companies, CSS HOLDINGS ranks better than 75.54% on this metric.

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

CSS HOLDINGS's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円388 Mil. CSS HOLDINGS's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2 Mil. CSS HOLDINGS's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,510 Mil. CSS HOLDINGS's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.26.

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 CSS HOLDINGS's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2304' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.57   Med: 3.46   Max: 9.02
Current: 0.43

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of CSS HOLDINGS was 9.02. The lowest was -13.57. And the median was 3.46.

TSE:2304's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
75.54% of 838 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs TSE:2304: 0.43

CSS HOLDINGS  (TSE:2304) 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.


CSS HOLDINGS Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


CSS HOLDINGS Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CSS HOLDINGS'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.

CSS HOLDINGS Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

CSS HOLDINGS Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -13.57 6.18 2.03 0.68 0.37

CSS HOLDINGS 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 1.62 0.40 0.50 0.26 1.86

TSE:2304 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, CSS HOLDINGS'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.


CSS HOLDINGS Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, CSS HOLDINGS's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:2304
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CSS HOLDINGS Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

CSS HOLDINGS's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(307.961 + 6.098) / 842.851
=0.37

CSS HOLDINGS'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
=(388.008 + 2.082) / 1509.532
=0.26

* 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 0.26 mean?
CSS HOLDINGS (TSE:2304) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.26 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 CSS HOLDINGS. This is 92% below median its historical median of 3.46. According to the industry distribution chart, CSS HOLDINGS ranks #205 out of 838 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is CSS HOLDINGS's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
CSS HOLDINGS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.26 is 92% below median its 10-year median of 3.46. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. CSS HOLDINGS's value of 0.26 is 84.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSS HOLDINGS ranks #205 out of 838 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CSS HOLDINGS has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSS HOLDINGS's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CSS HOLDINGS ranks #205 out of 838 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places CSS HOLDINGS in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. CSS HOLDINGS's value of 0.26 is 84.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.46 vs. the industry median of 1.69, CSS HOLDINGS 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.69, based on 838 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. CSS HOLDINGS's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.26 is 84.6% 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 CSS HOLDINGS. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSS HOLDINGS's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.26, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 3.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSS HOLDINGS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSS HOLDINGS (TSE:2304) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,114.74, compared to a current price of 円917.00 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.26, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 3.46 and 84.6% below the Business Services industry median of 1.69. CSS HOLDINGS's overall GF Score™ is 59/100. 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 CSS HOLDINGS (TSE:2304), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.26 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 CSS HOLDINGS (TSE:2304) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSS HOLDINGS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円917.00 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,114.74. GuruFocus considers CSS HOLDINGS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2304:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.26 (92% below median its 10-year median of 3.46)
  • GF Value™: 円1,114.74 vs. price of 円917.00 (17.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100
  • Industry Position: 84.6% below the Business Services median (#205 of 838)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2304 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CSS HOLDINGS Business Description

Address No. 10, No. 1,Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Kodenmacho, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0001
CSS HOLDINGS Ltd is a holding company engaged in the operation and management of its group companies. It operates Steward Business; dishwashing and management work centered on hotels and restaurants, Food Business; which handles employee cafeteria and restaurant management contracts through its subsidiaries, Space Produce Business; designs, constructs, manages, and sells items related to video, audio, broadcasting and security, and Others includes general affairs, personnel, and management related business.
59GF Score

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