Classico (TSE:442A) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.96 (As of Apr. 2026)

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TSE:442A Classico Inc TSE:442A
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What is Classico Debt-to-EBITDA?

Classico TSE:442A 12 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.96 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:442A with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 834 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Classico ranks worse than 119903.96% on this metric.

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

Classico's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円148 Mil. Classico's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円211 Mil. Classico's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円-374 Mil. Classico's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -0.96.

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

TSE:442A' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.89   Med: 2.98   Max: 15.94
Current: -4.76

During the past 3 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Classico was 15.94. The lowest was -4.89. And the median was 2.98.

TSE:442A's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 834 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.715 vs TSE:442A: -4.76

Classico  (TSE:442A) 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.


Classico Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Classico Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Classico'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.

Classico Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Classico Annual Data
Trend Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Debt-to-EBITDA
-4.89 15.94 2.98

Classico Semi-Annual Data
Oct23 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Debt-to-EBITDA N/A N/A 9.92 2.12 -0.96

TSE:442A vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Classico'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.


Classico Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Classico's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Classico Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Classico's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(206.748 + 267.618) / 158.978
=2.98

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

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(148.483 + 210.8) / -374.324
=-0.96

* 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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.96 mean?
Classico (TSE:442A) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.96 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Classico. According to the industry distribution chart, Classico ranks #999999 out of 834 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Is Classico's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Classico's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.96. Based on the distribution chart, Classico ranks #999999 out of 834 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Classico has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Classico's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Classico ranks #999999 out of 834 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Classico in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.72. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.72, based on 834 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. 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 Classico. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Classico's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Classico stock overvalued right now?
Classico (TSE:442A) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.96. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.96. Classico's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Classico (TSE:442A), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.96 as of Apr. 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.

Classico Business Description

Address 9-5-12 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Parkside Six 2nd Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 107-0052
Classico Inc is engaged in the designing, development, and sales of medical uniforms (lab coats, scrubs) for healthcare professionals.
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