Care Service Co (TSE:2425) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.14 (As of Mar. 2026) — 77% Below Median

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TSE:2425 Care Service Co Ltd TSE:2425
55 GF Score
Price 円672.00
GF Value 円768.88
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Care Service Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Care Service Co TSE:2425 -0.44% 55 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates TSE:2425 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円768.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 477 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Care Service Co ranks better than 90.99% on this metric.

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

Care Service Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円19 Mil. Care Service Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円18 Mil. Care Service Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円268 Mil. Care Service Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14.

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

TSE:2425' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 0.61   Max: 1.85
Current: 0.13

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Care Service Co was 1.85. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.61.

TSE:2425's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
90.99% of 477 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.22 vs TSE:2425: 0.13

Care Service Co  (TSE:2425) 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.


Care Service Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Care Service Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Care Service 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.

Care Service Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Care Service 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 0.47 0.23 0.14 0.11 0.13

Care Service Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 0.11 0.00 0.10 0.00 0.14

TSE:2425 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Care Service 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.


Care Service Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Care Service Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Care Service Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Care Service 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
=(18.729 + 18.212) / 288.792
=0.13

Care Service 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
=(18.729 + 18.212) / 267.678
=0.14

* 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 two times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 mean?
Care Service Co (TSE:2425) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 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 Care Service Co. This is 77% below median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, Care Service Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.11 to 1.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Care Service Co ranks #43 out of 477 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 9%.
Is Care Service Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Care Service Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 1.85. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22. Care Service Co's value of 0.14 is 93.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Care Service Co ranks #43 out of 477 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Care Service Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Care Service Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Care Service Co ranks #43 out of 477 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Care Service Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22. Care Service Co's value of 0.14 is 93.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Care Service Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.11 to 1.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 2.22, Care Service 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.22, based on 477 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. Care Service Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 is 93.7% 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 Care Service Co. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Care Service Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Care Service Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Care Service Co (TSE:2425) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円768.88, compared to a current price of 円672.00 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 93.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.22. Care Service 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 Care Service Co (TSE:2425), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14 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 Care Service Co (TSE:2425) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Care Service Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円672.00 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円768.88. GuruFocus considers Care Service Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2425:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.14 (77% below median its 10-year median of 0.61)
  • GF Value™: 円768.88 vs. price of 円672.00 (12.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.7% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#43 of 477)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2425 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Care Service Co Business Description

Address 2-3 Omorikita 1-chome, Oimori Miyuki Building, Tokyo, JPN, 143-0016
Care Service Co Ltd provides nursing care services to the handicapped and elderly in Tokyo. The Company's services include day-care, 24-hour home-visit care, home-stay care, and bathing services, small-scale multifunctional in-home care, clean service. It also lends and sales assistive welfare equipment.
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