Hibino (TSE:2469) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.52 (As of Mar. 2026) — 42% Below Median

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TSE:2469 Hibino Corp TSE:2469
81 GF Score
Price 円2,831.00
GF Value 円3,197.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Hibino Debt-to-EBITDA?

Hibino TSE:2469 -1.29% 81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates TSE:2469 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,197.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,806 Hardware companies, Hibino ranks better than 51.22% on this metric.

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

Hibino's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円6,959 Mil. Hibino's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円8,072 Mil. Hibino's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,908 Mil. Hibino's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.52.

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

TSE:2469' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.45   Med: 2.64   Max: 110.35
Current: 1.62

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hibino was 110.35. The lowest was 1.45. And the median was 2.64.

TSE:2469's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
51.22% of 1806 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs TSE:2469: 1.62

Hibino  (TSE:2469) 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.


Hibino Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hibino Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hibino'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.

Hibino Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Hibino 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 2.62 4.22 2.79 2.65 1.62

Hibino 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 2.24 2.95 2.25 2.09 1.52

TSE:2469 vs AAPL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Hibino'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.


Hibino Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hibino's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hibino Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Hibino'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
=(6959 + 8072) / 9275
=1.62

Hibino'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
=(6959 + 8072) / 9908
=1.52

* 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 1.52 mean?
Hibino (TSE:2469) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.52 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 Hibino. This is 42% below median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, Hibino's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.45 to 110.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Hibino ranks #881 out of 1806 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Hibino's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hibino's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.52 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.45 to a high of 110.35. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Hibino's value of 1.52 is 10.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hibino ranks #881 out of 1806 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hibino has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hibino's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hibino ranks #881 out of 1806 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Hibino in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Hibino's value of 1.52 is 10.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Hibino's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.45 to 110.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Hibino 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.69, based on 1,806 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. Hibino's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.52 is 10.1% 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 Hibino. For the Hardware 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. Hibino's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.52, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hibino stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hibino (TSE:2469) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,197.53, compared to a current price of 円2,831.00 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.52, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 10.1% below the Hardware industry median of 1.69. Hibino's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hibino (TSE:2469), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.52 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 Hibino (TSE:2469) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hibino stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,831.00 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,197.53. GuruFocus considers Hibino to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2469:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.52 (42% below median its 10-year median of 2.64)
  • GF Value™: 円3,197.53 vs. price of 円2,831.00 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 10.1% below the Hardware median (#881 of 1806)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2469 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hibino Business Description

Address 3-5-14, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-0075
Hibino Corp is engaged in the sale and installation of audio-visual equipment. It offers products and services in the Audio-Visual field. Its business activities are divided into Hibino visual division is engaged in the planning of large screens and video systems used for concerts and events, equipment rental, and operation. Hibino sound division offers a sound system for the concert, equipment rental, recording of concerts and events, studio recording, track down, and mastering. The segments include: Sales and construction business; Building sound construction business; and Concerts and events service business. It derives maximum revenue from Concerts and events service business.
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