Satudora Holdings Co (TSE:3544) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.76 (As of May. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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TSE:3544 Satudora Holdings Co Ltd TSE:3544
60 GF Score
Price 円1,248.00
GF Value 円873.91
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Satudora Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Satudora Holdings Co TSE:3544 -0.08% 60 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.76 as of May. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 7.67. GuruFocus rates TSE:3544 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円873.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 477 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Satudora Holdings Co ranks worse than 79.66% on this metric.

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

Satudora Holdings Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円1,990 Mil. Satudora Holdings Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円13,237 Mil. Satudora Holdings Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円2,646 Mil. Satudora Holdings Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 5.75.

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

TSE:3544' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.17   Med: 7.67   Max: 11.46
Current: 5.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Satudora Holdings Co was 11.46. The lowest was 5.17. And the median was 7.67.

TSE:3544's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
79.66% of 477 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.19 vs TSE:3544: 5.83

Satudora Holdings Co  (TSE:3544) 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.


Satudora Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Satudora Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Satudora Holdings 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.

Satudora Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Satudora Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Satudora Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
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Satudora Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Satudora Holdings 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.


Satudora Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Satudora Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Satudora Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Satudora Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year 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
=(1990 + 13237) / 2611
=5.83

Satudora Holdings 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
=(1990 + 13237) / 2646
=5.75

* 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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.76 mean?
Satudora Holdings Co (TSE:3544) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.76 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 Satudora Holdings Co. This is 25% below median its historical median of 7.67. Over the past decade, Satudora Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.17 to 11.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Satudora Holdings Co ranks #380 out of 477 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Satudora Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Satudora Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.76 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 7.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.17 to a high of 11.46. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19. Satudora Holdings Co's value of 5.76 is 163% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Satudora Holdings Co ranks #380 out of 477 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Satudora Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Satudora Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Satudora Holdings Co ranks #380 out of 477 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Satudora Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19. Satudora Holdings Co's value of 5.76 is 163% above this benchmark. Historically, Satudora Holdings Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.17 to 11.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.67 vs. the industry median of 2.19, Satudora Holdings 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.19, based on 477 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. Satudora Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.76 is 163% 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 Satudora Holdings Co. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Satudora Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.76, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 7.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Satudora Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Satudora Holdings Co (TSE:3544) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円873.91, compared to a current price of 円1,248.00 — trading 42.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.76, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 7.67 and 163% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.19. Satudora Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Satudora Holdings Co (TSE:3544), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.76 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 Satudora Holdings Co (TSE:3544) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Satudora Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,248.00 is trading 42.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円873.91. GuruFocus considers Satudora Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3544:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.76 (25% below median its 10-year median of 7.67)
  • GF Value™: 円873.91 vs. price of 円1,248.00 (42.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 163% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#380 of 477)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3544 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Satudora Holdings Co Business Description

Address Kita 8-jo Higashi 4-chome 1-20, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, JPN, 060-0908
Satudora Holdings Co Ltd operates as a pharmaceutical retailer. The business of the company includes operating drug stores, pharmacies, wholesale and product development, energy business, and other services.
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