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NIXTSE:4243 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates TSE:4243 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円813.53 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,242 Chemicals companies, NIX ranks better than 85.67% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 NIX's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4243'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.96 Max: 3.07
Current: 0.24
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of NIX was 3.07. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.96.
TSE:4243's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 85.67% of 1242
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs TSE:4243: 0.24
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.
NIX Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
NIX Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NIX'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.
TSE:4243 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, NIX'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.
NIX Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, NIX's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NIX's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
NIX (TSE:4243) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.15 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 NIX. This is 84% below median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, NIX's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.24 to 3.07. According to the industry distribution chart, NIX ranks #178 out of 1242 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is NIX's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
NIX's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.15 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 3.07. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. NIX's value of 0.15 is 93% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NIX ranks #178 out of 1242 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NIX has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIX's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, NIX ranks #178 out of 1242 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places NIX in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15. NIX's value of 0.15 is 93% below this benchmark. Historically, NIX's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.24 to 3.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 2.15, NIX 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.15, based on 1,242 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. NIX's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.15 is 93% 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 NIX. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NIX's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.15, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIX stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIX (TSE:4243) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円813.53, compared to a current price of 円985.00 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.15, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 93% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.15. NIX's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 NIX (TSE:4243), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.15 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 NIX (TSE:4243) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIX stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円985.00 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円813.53.
GuruFocus considers NIX to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4243:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.15 (84% below median its 10-year median of 0.96)
GF Value™: 円813.53 vs. price of 円985.00 (21.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93% below the Chemicals median (#178 of 1242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4243 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NIX Inc is engaged in planning, development, manufacture, and sale of parts like industrial plastic parts and plastic fasteners, mechanism parts, magazine racks storing, and label plastic machines.
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