Jason Co (TSE:3080) Debt-to-EBITDA : -1.69 (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:3080 Jason Co Ltd TSE:3080
65 GF Score
Price 円801.00
GF Value 円672.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Jason Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Jason Co TSE:3080 -0.74% 65 Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.69 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3080 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円672.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Retail - Defensive companies, Jason Co ranks worse than 88.24% on this metric.

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

Jason Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円795 Mil. Jason Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円403 Mil. Jason Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-709 Mil. Jason Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -1.69.

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

TSE:3080' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 1   Max: 6.41
Current: 6.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Jason Co was 6.41. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 1.00.

TSE:3080's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
88.24% of 255 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.09 vs TSE:3080: 6.08

Jason Co  (TSE:3080) 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.


Jason Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Jason Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jason 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.

Jason Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Jason Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.84 1.07 1.00 1.30 6.41

Jason Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 2.28 1.10 -4.46 -1.69 1.81

TSE:3080 vs WMT, COST, TGT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, Jason 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.


Jason Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Jason Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:3080
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Jason Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Jason Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(795.367 + 402.511) / 187.002
=6.41

Jason Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(795.367 + 402.511) / -709.4
=-1.69

* 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 (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.69 mean?
Jason Co (TSE:3080) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.69 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 Jason Co. Over the past decade, Jason Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.59 to 6.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Jason Co ranks #225 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is Jason Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Jason Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 6.41. Based on the distribution chart, Jason Co ranks #225 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Jason Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jason Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Jason Co ranks #225 out of 255 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Jason Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.09. Historically, Jason Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.59 to 6.41 over the past decade. 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 - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.09, based on 255 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. 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 Jason Co. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jason Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jason Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jason Co (TSE:3080) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円672.52, compared to a current price of 円801.00 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.69. Jason Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Jason Co (TSE:3080), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.69 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 Jason Co (TSE:3080) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jason Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円801.00 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円672.52. GuruFocus considers Jason Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3080:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -1.69
  • GF Value™: 円672.52 vs. price of 円801.00 (19.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3080 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jason Co Business Description

Address 2-8-5 Otsugaoka, Chiba Prefecture, Kashiwa, JPN, 277-0921
Jason Co Ltd is engaged in comprehensive retailing of household necessities. It operates discount stores. The company sells clothing and interior, household goods, foodstuffs in general, processed meat, general alcoholic beverages, stationery, pet supplies, baby supplies, cosmetics, watches, gardening products. Its subsidiaries are engaged in procurement of goods to supplement operations.
65GF Score

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Price
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