St.Cousair Co (TSE:2937) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.69 (As of Mar. 2026) — 51% Below Median

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TSE:2937 St.Cousair Co Ltd TSE:2937
76 GF Score
Price 円1,744.00
GF Value 円2,391.77
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is St.Cousair Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

St.Cousair Co TSE:2937 +0.17% 76 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69 as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 1.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:2937 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,391.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,559 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, St.Cousair Co ranks better than 55.48% on this metric.

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

St.Cousair Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円692 Mil. St.Cousair Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,053 Mil. St.Cousair Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,520 Mil. St.Cousair Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.69.

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 St.Cousair Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2937' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97   Med: 1.4   Max: 4.15
Current: 1.67

During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of St.Cousair Co was 4.15. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 1.40.

TSE:2937's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
55.48% of 1559 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.12 vs TSE:2937: 1.67

St.Cousair Co  (TSE:2937) 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.


St.Cousair Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


St.Cousair Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for St.Cousair 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.

St.Cousair Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

St.Cousair Co Annual Data
Trend Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.49 0.97 0.98 1.74 1.31

St.Cousair Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Mar22 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 5.12 1.14 2.54 0.69 6.78

TSE:2937 vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, St.Cousair 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.


St.Cousair Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, St.Cousair Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:2937
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St.Cousair Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

St.Cousair 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
=(692.052 + 1052.798) / 1331.283
=1.31

St.Cousair 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
=(692.052 + 1052.798) / 2519.572
=0.69

* 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 0.69 mean?
St.Cousair Co (TSE:2937) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.69 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 St.Cousair Co. This is 51% below median its historical median of 1.40. Over the past decade, St.Cousair Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.97 to 4.15. According to the industry distribution chart, St.Cousair Co ranks #694 out of 1559 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is St.Cousair Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
St.Cousair Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.69 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 1.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 4.15. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. St.Cousair Co's value of 0.69 is 67.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, St.Cousair Co ranks #694 out of 1559 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, St.Cousair Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does St.Cousair Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, St.Cousair Co ranks #694 out of 1559 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts St.Cousair Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. St.Cousair Co's value of 0.69 is 67.5% below this benchmark. Historically, St.Cousair Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.97 to 4.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.40 vs. the industry median of 2.12, St.Cousair 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.12, based on 1,559 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. St.Cousair Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.69 is 67.5% 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 St.Cousair Co. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. St.Cousair Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is St.Cousair Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, St.Cousair Co (TSE:2937) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,391.77, compared to a current price of 円1,744.00 — trading 27.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 1.40 and 67.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.12. St.Cousair Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 St.Cousair Co (TSE:2937), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.69 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 St.Cousair Co (TSE:2937) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, St.Cousair Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,744.00 is trading 27.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,391.77. GuruFocus considers St.Cousair Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2937:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.69 (51% below median its 10-year median of 1.40)
  • GF Value™: 円2,391.77 vs. price of 円1,744.00 (27.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#694 of 1559)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2937 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


St.Cousair Co Business Description

Address Oaza Imokawa 1260, Saint Cousair Hill, Iizuna-machi, Kamiminochi-gun, Nagano Prefecture, Nagano, JPN, 389-1201
St.Cousair Co Ltd is engaged in the food manufacturing and sales business, operating company-owned and franchise stores throughout Japan. In addition to company-owned stores, the group also sells products through various channels, such as online shops, websites, and an online marketplace. It offers various food products and ingredients such as wine, jam, pasta sauce, rice accompaniments, dashi, miso, soy sauce, drink bases, dressings, jellies, etc. These products are marketed through brands like Saint Cousair, Kuze Fuku & Sons, Portlandia Foods, Bonnie's Jams, and others. The group operates in a single segment, food manufacturing and sales. Geographically, it operates in Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Australia, China, the United States, and other markets.
76GF Score

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Price
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GF Value