RaQualia Pharma (TSE:4579) Debt-to-EBITDA : -21.67 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:4579 RaQualia Pharma Inc TSE:4579
53 GF Score
Price 円512.00
GF Value 円906.77
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is RaQualia Pharma Debt-to-EBITDA?

RaQualia Pharma TSE:4579 -0.78% 53 Debt-to-EBITDA is -21.67 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4579 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円906.77 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Biotechnology companies, RaQualia Pharma ranks worse than 72.52% on this metric.

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

RaQualia Pharma's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円598 Mil. RaQualia Pharma's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,191 Mil. RaQualia Pharma's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-129 Mil. RaQualia Pharma's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -21.67.

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

TSE:4579' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.29   Med: 0.03   Max: 39.9
Current: 3.52

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of RaQualia Pharma was 39.90. The lowest was -3.29. And the median was 0.03.

TSE:4579's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
72.52% of 302 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs TSE:4579: 3.52

RaQualia Pharma  (TSE:4579) 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.


RaQualia Pharma Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


RaQualia Pharma Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RaQualia Pharma'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.

RaQualia Pharma Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

RaQualia Pharma Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.04 0.22 -3.29 39.90 2.95

RaQualia Pharma Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 5.18 -4.31 2,129.49 0.72 -21.67

TSE:4579 vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, RaQualia Pharma'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.


RaQualia Pharma Debt-to-EBITDA vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, RaQualia Pharma's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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RaQualia Pharma Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

RaQualia Pharma's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(591.362 + 2310.53) / 985.167
=2.95

RaQualia Pharma'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
=(598.252 + 2190.599) / -128.672
=-21.67

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -21.67 mean?
RaQualia Pharma (TSE:4579) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -21.67 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 RaQualia Pharma. According to the industry distribution chart, RaQualia Pharma ranks #219 out of 302 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is RaQualia Pharma's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
RaQualia Pharma's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -21.67. Based on the distribution chart, RaQualia Pharma ranks #219 out of 302 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RaQualia Pharma has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RaQualia Pharma's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, RaQualia Pharma ranks #219 out of 302 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places RaQualia Pharma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Biotechnology companies is 1.29, based on 302 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 RaQualia Pharma. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RaQualia Pharma's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -21.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RaQualia Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RaQualia Pharma (TSE:4579) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円906.77, compared to a current price of 円512.00 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -21.67. RaQualia Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 RaQualia Pharma (TSE:4579), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -21.67 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 RaQualia Pharma (TSE:4579) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RaQualia Pharma stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円512.00 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円906.77. GuruFocus considers RaQualia Pharma to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4579:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -21.67
  • GF Value™: 円906.77 vs. price of 円512.00 (43.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4579 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


RaQualia Pharma Business Description

Address 1-21-19 Meieki Minami, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, JPN, 470-2341
RaQualia Pharma Inc operates as a research and development-centered biotechnology company, generating revenue by creating the seeds for novel medicine and licensing them to pharmaceutical companies. The company manages the Sales and licensing of intellectual property for fundamental technologies related to pharmaceutical compounds and candidate compounds for clinical development. Its product portfolio includes, Tegoprazan (K-CAB), Galliprant and Elura both under Veterinary Medicines. The pipeline products include Potassium-Competitive Acid Blocker, Ghrelin Receptor Agonist, TRPM8 Blocker and 5-HT4 Agonist studied under different phases of development.
53GF Score

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