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Chimney CoTSE:3178 -0.33%70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 585% above its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates TSE:3178 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,349.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Restaurants companies, Chimney Co ranks worse than 63.7% 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 Chimney Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3178'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.61 Med: 0.48 Max: 6.01
Current: 3.93
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Chimney Co was 6.01. The lowest was -8.61. And the median was 0.48.
TSE:3178's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 63.7% of 303
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.92
vs TSE:3178: 3.93
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.
Chimney Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Chimney Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chimney 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.
TSE:3178 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Chimney 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.
Chimney Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chimney Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chimney 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 two times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Chimney Co (TSE:3178) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.29 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 Chimney Co. This is 585% above median its historical median of 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Chimney Co ranks #193 out of 303 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Chimney Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Chimney Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.29 is 585% above median its 10-year median of 0.48. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.92. Chimney Co's value of 3.29 is 12.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chimney Co ranks #193 out of 303 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chimney Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chimney Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Chimney Co ranks #193 out of 303 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Chimney Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.92. Chimney Co's value of 3.29 is 12.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Chimney 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 2.92, based on 303 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. Chimney Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.29 is 12.7% 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 Chimney Co. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chimney Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.29, which is 585% above median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chimney Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chimney Co (TSE:3178) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,349.71, compared to a current price of 円1,217.00 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.29, which is 585% above median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 12.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.92. Chimney Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Chimney Co (TSE:3178), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.29 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 Chimney Co (TSE:3178) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chimney Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,217.00 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,349.71.
GuruFocus considers Chimney Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3178:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.29 (585% above median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: 円1,349.71 vs. price of 円1,217.00 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.7% above the Restaurants median (#193 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3178 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chimney Co Ltd owns restaurant chains in Japan that operate under dozens of different brand names. Chimney both operates restaurants directly and franchises its names to be operated by franchisees.
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