Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) Debt-to-EBITDA : 6.16 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:3139 Lacto Japan Co Ltd TSE:3139
86 GF Score
Price 円3,425.00
GF Value 円3,440.14
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Lacto Japan Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Lacto Japan Co TSE:3139 -0.58% 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.16 as of May. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 6.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:3139 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,440.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,563 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lacto Japan Co ranks worse than 87.27% on this metric.

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

Lacto Japan Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円33,713 Mil. Lacto Japan Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円9,719 Mil. Lacto Japan Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円7,056 Mil. Lacto Japan Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 6.16.

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

TSE:3139' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.33   Med: 6.54   Max: 9.09
Current: 7.83

During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Lacto Japan Co was 9.09. The lowest was 4.33. And the median was 6.54.

TSE:3139's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
87.27% of 1563 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.13 vs TSE:3139: 7.83

Lacto Japan Co  (TSE:3139) 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.


Lacto Japan Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Lacto Japan Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lacto Japan 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.

Lacto Japan Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Lacto Japan Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.20 8.48 8.97 6.51 5.39

Lacto Japan Co Quarterly Data
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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 N/A 10.19 6.04 8.54 6.16

TSE:3139 vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lacto Japan 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.


Lacto Japan Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Lacto Japan Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Lacto Japan Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(28939 + 7659) / 6786
=5.39

Lacto Japan Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(33713 + 9719) / 7056
=6.16

* 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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.16 mean?
Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.16 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Lacto Japan Co. This is near median its historical median of 6.54. Over the past decade, Lacto Japan Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.33 to 9.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #1364 out of 1563 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is Lacto Japan Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Lacto Japan Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.16 is near median its 10-year median of 6.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.33 to a high of 9.09. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13. Lacto Japan Co's value of 6.16 is 189.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #1364 out of 1563 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lacto Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lacto Japan Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lacto Japan Co ranks #1364 out of 1563 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Lacto Japan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13. Lacto Japan Co's value of 6.16 is 189.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Lacto Japan Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.33 to 9.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.54 vs. the industry median of 2.13, Lacto Japan 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 2.13, based on 1,563 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. Lacto Japan Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.16 is 189.2% 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 Lacto Japan Co. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lacto Japan Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lacto Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,440.14, compared to a current price of 円3,425.00 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.54 and 189.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.13. Lacto Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.16 as of May. 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 Lacto Japan Co (TSE:3139) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lacto Japan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円3,425.00 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,440.14. GuruFocus considers Lacto Japan Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3139:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.16 (near median its 10-year median of 6.54)
  • GF Value™: 円3,440.14 vs. price of 円3,425.00 (0.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 189.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1364 of 1563)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3139 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lacto Japan Co Business Description

Address 2-11-2 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, 22nd Floor Taiyo Life Nihonbashi Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0027
Lacto Japan Co Ltd is engaged in the trade of agricultural and livestock products, processed products, food processing machinery, quasi-pharmaceuticals, liquor, and other beverages. The group's only reportable segment is the food business.
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