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Wakamoto Pharmaceutical CoTSE:4512 +0.74%63 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates TSE:4512 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円309.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 Drug Manufacturers companies, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks better than 70.48% 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 Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4512'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.79 Med: 0.26 Max: 0.78
Current: 0.46
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co was 0.78. The lowest was -0.79. And the median was 0.26.
TSE:4512's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 70.48% of 681
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs TSE:4512: 0.46
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.
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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.
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical 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.
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co'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.
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.23 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 Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks #201 out of 681 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.23 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.26. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.62. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's value of 0.23 is 85.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks #201 out of 681 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks #201 out of 681 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.62. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's value of 0.23 is 85.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.62, based on 681 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. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.23 is 85.8% 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 Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円309.31, compared to a current price of 円272.00 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 85.8% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.62. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23 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 Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円272.00 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円309.31.
GuruFocus considers Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4512:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.23 (12% below median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: 円309.31 vs. price of 円272.00 (12.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.8% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#201 of 681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4512 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is the pharmaceutical company based in Japan. It is engaged in the research and development, production and sale of ethical drugs and non-prescription drugs. The company specializes in therapeutic and diagnostic agents for ophthalmic disorders. It offers Strong Wakamoto, a gastrointestinal drug for digestion, the intestinal function controlling, and nutritional supply.
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