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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 ESCON Japan REIT Investment's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2971'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.38 Med: 10.84 Max: 17.81
Current: 10.32
During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ESCON Japan REIT Investment was 17.81. The lowest was 9.38. And the median was 10.84.
TSE:2971's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 76.75% of 572
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs TSE:2971: 10.32
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.
ESCON Japan REIT Investment Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
ESCON Japan REIT Investment Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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:2971 vs SPG, O, KIM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, ESCON Japan REIT Investment'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.
ESCON Japan REIT Investment Debt-to-EBITDA vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, ESCON Japan REIT Investment's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ESCON Japan REIT Investment'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 two times the quarterly (Jan. 2026) EBITDA data.
ESCON Japan REIT Investment (TSE:2971) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.50 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on ESCON Japan REIT Investment. This is near median its historical median of 10.84. Over the past decade, ESCON Japan REIT Investment's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.38 to 17.81. According to the industry distribution chart, ESCON Japan REIT Investment ranks #439 out of 572 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is ESCON Japan REIT Investment's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ESCON Japan REIT Investment's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.50 is near median its 10-year median of 10.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.38 to a high of 17.81. The REITs industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.53. ESCON Japan REIT Investment's value of 10.50 is 60.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ESCON Japan REIT Investment ranks #439 out of 572 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ESCON Japan REIT Investment has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESCON Japan REIT Investment's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, ESCON Japan REIT Investment ranks #439 out of 572 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places ESCON Japan REIT Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.53. ESCON Japan REIT Investment's value of 10.50 is 60.8% above this benchmark. Historically, ESCON Japan REIT Investment's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.38 to 17.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.84 vs. the industry median of 6.53, ESCON Japan REIT Investment 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 REITs company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among REITs companies is 6.53, based on 572 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. ESCON Japan REIT Investment's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 10.50 is 60.8% 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 ESCON Japan REIT Investment. For the REITs industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESCON Japan REIT Investment's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ESCON Japan REIT Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESCON Japan REIT Investment (TSE:2971) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円134,854.37, compared to a current price of 円110,600.00 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.84 and 60.8% above the REITs industry median of 6.53. ESCON Japan REIT Investment's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 ESCON Japan REIT Investment (TSE:2971), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 10.50 as of Jan. 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 ESCON Japan REIT Investment (TSE:2971) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESCON Japan REIT Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円110,600.00 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円134,854.37.
GuruFocus considers ESCON Japan REIT Investment to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2971:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 10.50 (near median its 10-year median of 10.84)
GF Value™: 円134,854.37 vs. price of 円110,600.00 (18% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.8% above the REITs median (#439 of 572)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2971 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ESCON Japan REIT Investment Corp is a Japanese real estate investment trust that invests in lifestyle-related assets. Its main investment is leasehold land properties known as "sokochi," with stable, high-quality commercial facilities occupying the site.
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