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AUTOWAVE CoTSE:2666 +1.09%61 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 5.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:2666 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円185.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Retail - Cyclical companies, AUTOWAVE Co ranks better than 55.27% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 AUTOWAVE Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2666'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.98 Med: 5.39 Max: 9.29
Current: 1.98
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of AUTOWAVE Co was 9.29. The lowest was 1.98. And the median was 5.39.
TSE:2666's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 55.27% of 910
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.29
vs TSE:2666: 1.98
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.
AUTOWAVE Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
AUTOWAVE Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AUTOWAVE 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.
TSE:2666 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, AUTOWAVE 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.
AUTOWAVE Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AUTOWAVE Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AUTOWAVE Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
AUTOWAVE Co (TSE:2666) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.09 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 AUTOWAVE Co. This is 80% below median its historical median of 5.39. Over the past decade, AUTOWAVE Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.98 to 9.29. According to the industry distribution chart, AUTOWAVE Co ranks #407 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is AUTOWAVE Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
AUTOWAVE Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.09 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 5.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 9.29. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. AUTOWAVE Co's value of 1.09 is 52.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AUTOWAVE Co ranks #407 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AUTOWAVE Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AUTOWAVE Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, AUTOWAVE Co ranks #407 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts AUTOWAVE Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. AUTOWAVE Co's value of 1.09 is 52.4% below this benchmark. Historically, AUTOWAVE Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.98 to 9.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.39 vs. the industry median of 2.29, AUTOWAVE 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.29, based on 910 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. AUTOWAVE Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.09 is 52.4% 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 AUTOWAVE Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AUTOWAVE Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 5.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AUTOWAVE Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUTOWAVE Co (TSE:2666) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円185.22, compared to a current price of 円186.00 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 5.39 and 52.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.29. AUTOWAVE Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 AUTOWAVE Co (TSE:2666), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09 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 AUTOWAVE Co (TSE:2666) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUTOWAVE Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円186.00 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円185.22.
GuruFocus considers AUTOWAVE Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2666:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.09 (80% below median its 10-year median of 5.39)
GF Value™: 円185.22 vs. price of 円186.00 (0.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#407 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2666 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AUTOWAVE Co Ltd is engaged in car supplies and car total maintenance service. The services offered by the company include inspection, tire, car navigation, battery maintenance, sheet metal repair, and auto wave card.
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