Nisso Group Co (TSE:3440) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.57 (As of Feb. 2026) — 150% Above Median

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TSE:3440 Nisso Group Co Ltd TSE:3440
67 GF Score
Price 円946.00
GF Value 円1,421.08
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Nisso Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Nisso Group Co TSE:3440 -0.63% 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.57 as of Feb. 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates TSE:3440 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,421.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 454 Conglomerates companies, Nisso Group Co ranks worse than 87.67% on this metric.

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

Nisso Group Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円7,101 Mil. Nisso Group Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円4,421 Mil. Nisso Group Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,224 Mil. Nisso Group Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.57.

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

TSE:3440' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84   Med: 1.43   Max: 9.34
Current: 9.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nisso Group Co was 9.34. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 1.43.

TSE:3440's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
87.67% of 454 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.7 vs TSE:3440: 9.34

Nisso Group Co  (TSE:3440) 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.


Nisso Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Nisso Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nisso Group 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.

Nisso Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Nisso Group Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Nisso Group 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 11.82 3.71 7.20 3.57 45.62

TSE:3440 vs MMM, HON: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Nisso Group 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.


Nisso Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry

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

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


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Nisso Group Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Nisso Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(5273 + 4936) / 2333
=4.38

Nisso Group 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
=(7101 + 4421) / 3224
=3.57

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.57 mean?
Nisso Group Co (TSE:3440) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.57 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 Nisso Group Co. This is 150% above median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, Nisso Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.84 to 9.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Nisso Group Co ranks #398 out of 454 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 87.7%.
Is Nisso Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nisso Group Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.57 is 150% above median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 9.34. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.70. Nisso Group Co's value of 3.57 is 32.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nisso Group Co ranks #398 out of 454 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nisso Group Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nisso Group Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Nisso Group Co ranks #398 out of 454 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Nisso Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.70. Nisso Group Co's value of 3.57 is 32.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nisso Group Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.84 to 9.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Nisso Group 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 2.70, based on 454 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. Nisso Group Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.57 is 32.2% 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 Nisso Group Co. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nisso Group Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.57, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nisso Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nisso Group Co (TSE:3440) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,421.08, compared to a current price of 円946.00 — trading 33.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.57, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 32.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.70. Nisso Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Nisso Group Co (TSE:3440), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.57 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 Nisso Group Co (TSE:3440) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nisso Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円946.00 is trading 33.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,421.08. GuruFocus considers Nisso Group Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3440:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.57 (150% above median its 10-year median of 1.43)
  • GF Value™: 円1,421.08 vs. price of 円946.00 (33.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.2% above the Conglomerates median (#398 of 454)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3440 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nisso Group Co Business Description

Address 2-10-25 Mukai, Minami-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, JPN, 815-0035
Nisso Group Co Ltd is a holding company. Through its subsidiary, the group operates in metal processing, Chemical products, construction, Tile processing, wood processing, and EC site management and system development.
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