Synchro Food Co (TSE:3963) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.12 (As of Mar. 2026) — 31100% Above Median

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TSE:3963 Synchro Food Co Ltd TSE:3963
63 GF Score
Price 円344.00
GF Value 円880.92
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Synchro Food Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Synchro Food Co TSE:3963 +0.29% 63 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31100% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:3963 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円880.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 832 Business Services companies, Synchro Food Co ranks worse than 79.69% on this metric.

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

Synchro Food Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円571 Mil. Synchro Food Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,143 Mil. Synchro Food Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,192 Mil. Synchro Food Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.12.

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

TSE:3963' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0.01   Max: 3.99
Current: 3.99

During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Synchro Food Co was 3.99. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.01.

TSE:3963's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
79.69% of 832 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.68 vs TSE:3963: 3.99

Synchro Food Co  (TSE:3963) 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.


Synchro Food Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Synchro Food Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Synchro Food 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.

Synchro Food Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Synchro Food 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.99

Synchro Food Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.96 3.12

TSE:3963 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Synchro Food 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.


Synchro Food Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Synchro Food Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:3963
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Synchro Food Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Synchro Food 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
=(571.44 + 3142.84) / 931.425
=3.99

Synchro Food 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
=(571.44 + 3142.84) / 1192.18
=3.12

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.12 mean?
Synchro Food Co (TSE:3963) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.12 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 Synchro Food Co. This is 31100% above median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Synchro Food Co ranks #663 out of 832 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Synchro Food Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Synchro Food Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.12 is 31100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. Synchro Food Co's value of 3.12 is 85.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synchro Food Co ranks #663 out of 832 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Synchro Food Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synchro Food Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Synchro Food Co ranks #663 out of 832 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Synchro Food Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. Synchro Food Co's value of 3.12 is 85.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Synchro Food 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.68, based on 832 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. Synchro Food Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.12 is 85.7% 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 Synchro Food Co. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synchro Food Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.12, which is 31100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synchro Food Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synchro Food Co (TSE:3963) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円880.92, compared to a current price of 円344.00 — trading 60.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.12, which is 31100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 85.7% above the Business Services industry median of 1.68. Synchro Food Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Synchro Food Co (TSE:3963), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.12 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 Synchro Food Co (TSE:3963) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synchro Food Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円344.00 is trading 60.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円880.92. GuruFocus considers Synchro Food Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3963:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.12 (31100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01)
  • GF Value™: 円880.92 vs. price of 円344.00 (60.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.7% above the Business Services median (#663 of 832)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3963 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Synchro Food Co Business Description

Address 7th Floor, SouthOne Building, 1-7-8, Ebisu Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0022
Synchro Food Co Ltd provides services and information to help restaurant owners. It offers equipment, furniture, restaurant related job information website, matching restaurant owners with interior designer and restaurant opening information website.
63GF Score

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