Ichishin Holdings Co (TSE:4645) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.50 (As of Feb. 2026) — 50% Below Median

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TSE:4645 Ichishin Holdings Co Ltd TSE:4645
64 GF Score
Price 円435.00
GF Value 円642.54
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Ichishin Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Ichishin Holdings Co TSE:4645 64 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.50 as of Feb. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 4.99. GuruFocus rates TSE:4645 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円642.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 190 Education companies, Ichishin Holdings Co ranks worse than 70.53% on this metric.

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

Ichishin Holdings Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,532 Mil. Ichishin Holdings Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円4,919 Mil. Ichishin Holdings Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,577 Mil. Ichishin Holdings Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.50.

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

TSE:4645' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.3   Med: 4.99   Max: 13.52
Current: 3.3

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ichishin Holdings Co was 13.52. The lowest was 3.30. And the median was 4.99.

TSE:4645's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
70.53% of 190 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.505 vs TSE:4645: 3.30

Ichishin Holdings Co  (TSE:4645) 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.


Ichishin Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ichishin Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ichishin Holdings 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.

Ichishin Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Ichishin Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Ichishin Holdings Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:4645 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Ichishin Holdings 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.


Ichishin Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ichishin Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ichishin Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Ichishin Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1531.894 + 4918.808) / 1671.312
=3.86

Ichishin Holdings Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1531.894 + 4918.808) / 2577.132
=2.50

* 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 (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.50 mean?
Ichishin Holdings Co (TSE:4645) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.50 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ichishin Holdings Co. This is 50% below median its historical median of 4.99. Over the past decade, Ichishin Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.30 to 13.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Ichishin Holdings Co ranks #134 out of 190 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Ichishin Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ichishin Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.50 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.30 to a high of 13.52. The Education industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51. Ichishin Holdings Co's value of 2.50 is 66.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ichishin Holdings Co ranks #134 out of 190 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ichishin Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ichishin Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Ichishin Holdings Co ranks #134 out of 190 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Ichishin Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51. Ichishin Holdings Co's value of 2.50 is 66.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ichishin Holdings Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.30 to 13.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.99 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Ichishin Holdings 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 an Education company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 1.51, based on 190 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. Ichishin Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.50 is 66.1% 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 Ichishin Holdings Co. For the Education industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ichishin Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.50, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 4.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ichishin Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ichishin Holdings Co (TSE:4645) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円642.54, compared to a current price of 円435.00 — trading 32.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.50, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.99 and 66.1% above the Education industry median of 1.51. Ichishin Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Ichishin Holdings Co (TSE:4645), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.50 as of Feb. 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 Ichishin Holdings Co (TSE:4645) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ichishin Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円435.00 is trading 32.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円642.54. GuruFocus considers Ichishin Holdings Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4645:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.50 (50% below median its 10-year median of 4.99)
  • GF Value™: 円642.54 vs. price of 円435.00 (32.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 66.1% above the Education median (#134 of 190)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4645 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ichishin Holdings Co Business Description

Address 2-3-11 Yawata, Chiba, Ichikawa, JPN
Ichishin Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in the education business. It provides curriculum, instruction, and examination materials for elementary and secondary schools. It is also involved in the provision of group tutorial, individual tutorial, and video tutorial services.
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