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Seihyo CoTSE:2872 -0.10%45 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.67 as of Feb. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 3.30. GuruFocus rates TSE:2872 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,521.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,554 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Seihyo Co ranks worse than 94.53% 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 Seihyo Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2872'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.29 Med: 3.3 Max: 14.19
Current: 14.19
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Seihyo Co was 14.19. The lowest was 2.29. And the median was 3.30.
TSE:2872's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 94.53% of 1554
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.105
vs TSE:2872: 14.19
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.
Seihyo Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Seihyo Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seihyo 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Seihyo 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.
Seihyo Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Seihyo Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seihyo 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 (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.
Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.67 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 Seihyo Co. This is 19% below median its historical median of 3.30. Over the past decade, Seihyo Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.29 to 14.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #1469 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 94.5%.
Is Seihyo Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Seihyo Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.67 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.29 to a high of 14.19. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Seihyo Co's value of 2.67 is 26.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #1469 out of 1554 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Seihyo Co has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seihyo Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Seihyo Co ranks #1469 out of 1554 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Seihyo Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11. Seihyo Co's value of 2.67 is 26.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Seihyo Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.29 to 14.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.30 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Seihyo Co has consistently been above 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.11, based on 1,554 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. Seihyo Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.67 is 26.8% above 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 Seihyo Co. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seihyo Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.67, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 3.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seihyo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,521.06, compared to a current price of 円1,998.00 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.67, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 3.30 and 26.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.11. Seihyo Co's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 Seihyo Co (TSE:2872), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.67 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 Seihyo Co (TSE:2872) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seihyo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,998.00 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,521.06.
GuruFocus considers Seihyo Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2872:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.67 (19% below median its 10-year median of 3.30)
GF Value™: 円2,521.06 vs. price of 円1,998.00 (20.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1469 of 1554)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2872 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seihyo Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and wholesale of ice creams; and Japanese sweets, such as bamboo dumplings as well as the purchase and sale of frozen foods, rice cereals and general foods in Japan.
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