Imura (TSE:3955) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.34 (As of Jan. 2026) — 2580% Above Median

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TSE:3955 Imura & Co Ltd TSE:3955
61 GF Score
Price 円845.00
GF Value 円1,117.94
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Imura Debt-to-EBITDA?

Imura TSE:3955 61 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.34 as of Jan. 2026, which is 2580% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates TSE:3955 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,117.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 211 Forest Products companies, Imura ranks better than 57.82% on this metric.

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

Imura's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円4,136 Mil. Imura's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円704 Mil. Imura's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円3,624 Mil. Imura's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 1.34.

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 Imura's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3955' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03   Med: 0.05   Max: 2.79
Current: 2.79

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Imura was 2.79. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.05.

TSE:3955's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
57.82% of 211 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.32 vs TSE:3955: 2.79

Imura  (TSE:3955) 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.


Imura Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Imura Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Imura'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.

Imura Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Imura Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.04 0.04 0.03 1.04 2.06

Imura Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.83 0.38 -1.44 1.34 5.40

Imura Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Imura'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.


Imura Debt-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Imura's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Imura Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Imura's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(4136 + 704) / 2349
=2.06

Imura's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(4136 + 704) / 3624
=1.34

* 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 (Jan. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.34 mean?
Imura (TSE:3955) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.34 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Imura. This is 2580% above median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Imura's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 2.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Imura ranks #89 out of 211 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Imura's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Imura's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.34 is 2580% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 2.79. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.32. Imura's value of 1.34 is 59.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imura ranks #89 out of 211 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Imura has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imura's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Imura ranks #89 out of 211 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Imura in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.32. Imura's value of 1.34 is 59.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Imura's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.03 to 2.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 3.32, Imura has consistently been below 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 Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 3.32, based on 211 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. Imura's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.34 is 59.6% below 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 Imura. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imura's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.34, which is 2580% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imura stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imura (TSE:3955) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,117.94, compared to a current price of 円845.00 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.34, which is 2580% above median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 59.6% below the Forest Products industry median of 3.32. Imura's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Imura (TSE:3955), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.34 as of Jan. 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 Imura (TSE:3955) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imura stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円845.00 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,117.94. GuruFocus considers Imura to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3955:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.34 (2580% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
  • GF Value™: 円1,117.94 vs. price of 円845.00 (24.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 59.6% below the Forest Products median (#89 of 211)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3955 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Imura Business Description

Address 2-1-13 Uchi-Honcho, Tyuuou-Ku, Osaka, JPN
Imura & Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in the production of paper and paper products such as bags, envelopes, and stationery. It provides envelope manufacturing and non-woven material production of print, direct mail, and information processing services.
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