The Nihon Seima Co (TSE:3306) Debt-to-EBITDA : 4.60 (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Below Median

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TSE:3306 The Nihon Seima Co Ltd TSE:3306
49 GF Score
Price 円602.00
GF Value 円308.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is The Nihon Seima Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

The Nihon Seima Co TSE:3306 +0.33% 49 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.60 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 5.96. GuruFocus rates TSE:3306 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of 円308.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Conglomerates companies, The Nihon Seima Co ranks better than 75.72% on this metric.

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

The Nihon Seima Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円162 Mil. The Nihon Seima Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円861 Mil. The Nihon Seima Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円222 Mil. The Nihon Seima Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.60.

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

TSE:3306' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14   Med: 5.96   Max: 27.3
Current: 1.14

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of The Nihon Seima Co was 27.30. The lowest was 1.14. And the median was 5.96.

TSE:3306's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
75.72% of 453 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.73 vs TSE:3306: 1.14

The Nihon Seima Co  (TSE:3306) 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.


The Nihon Seima Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


The Nihon Seima Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Nihon Seima 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.

The Nihon Seima Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

The Nihon Seima Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.48 3.26 1.99 6.39 1.14

The Nihon Seima Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 13.34 0.43 -11.84 4.60

TSE:3306 vs MMM, HON: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, The Nihon Seima 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.


The Nihon Seima Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, The Nihon Seima Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Nihon Seima Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

The Nihon Seima 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
=(162.014 + 860.901) / 897.807
=1.14

The Nihon Seima 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
=(162.014 + 860.901) / 222.164
=4.60

* 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 4.60 mean?
The Nihon Seima Co (TSE:3306) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.60 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 The Nihon Seima Co. This is 23% below median its historical median of 5.96. Over the past decade, The Nihon Seima Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.14 to 27.30. According to the industry distribution chart, The Nihon Seima Co ranks #110 out of 453 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is The Nihon Seima Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
The Nihon Seima Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.60 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 5.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 27.30. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73. The Nihon Seima Co's value of 4.60 is 68.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Nihon Seima Co ranks #110 out of 453 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Nihon Seima Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Nihon Seima Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, The Nihon Seima Co ranks #110 out of 453 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places The Nihon Seima Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73. The Nihon Seima Co's value of 4.60 is 68.5% above this benchmark. Historically, The Nihon Seima Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.14 to 27.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.96 vs. the industry median of 2.73, The Nihon Seima 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 2.73, based on 453 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. The Nihon Seima Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.60 is 68.5% 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 The Nihon Seima Co. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Nihon Seima Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.60, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 5.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Nihon Seima Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Nihon Seima Co (TSE:3306) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円308.73, compared to a current price of 円602.00 — trading 95% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.60, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 5.96 and 68.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.73. The Nihon Seima Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 The Nihon Seima Co (TSE:3306), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.60 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 The Nihon Seima Co (TSE:3306) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Nihon Seima Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円602.00 is trading 95% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円308.73. GuruFocus considers The Nihon Seima Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3306:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.60 (23% below median its 10-year median of 5.96)
  • GF Value™: 円308.73 vs. price of 円602.00 (95% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.5% above the Conglomerates median (#110 of 453)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3306 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Nihon Seima Co Business Description

Address Shinko Building, 8, Kaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, JPN, 650-0024
The Nihon Seima Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of industrial materials and food products in Japan. It operates through the following business divisions: The Industrial Materials division offers jute products, packaging materials, and others. The Mat division is involved in the manufacture and sale of automobile floor mats and others. The Food divisions is engaged in the production and processing of spaghetti, sauce, and others.
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