Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co (TSE:4673) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.65 (As of May. 2026) — 88% Below Median

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TSE:4673 Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co Ltd TSE:4673
71 GF Score
Price 円4,760.00
GF Value 円3,893.25
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co TSE:4673 -1.14% 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.65 as of May. 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 5.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:4673 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,893.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,410 Construction companies, Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co ranks better than 71.35% on this metric.

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

Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円1,313 Mil. Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円176 Mil. Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円2,293 Mil. Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.65.

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 Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4673' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 5.36   Max: 6.85
Current: 0.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co was 6.85. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 5.36.

TSE:4673's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
71.35% of 1410 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.115 vs TSE:4673: 0.83

Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co  (TSE:4673) 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.


Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kawasaki Geological Engineering 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.

Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.12 3.30 6.85 3.61 3.21

Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 N/A 3.67 3.37 1.50 0.65

TSE:4673 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kawasaki Geological Engineering 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.


Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(3388.174 + 223.298) / 1126.545
=3.21

Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1313.471 + 175.568) / 2293.116
=0.65

* 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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.65 mean?
Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co (TSE:4673) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.65 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co. This is 88% below median its historical median of 5.36. Over the past decade, Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.83 to 6.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co ranks #404 out of 1410 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.65 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 5.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 6.85. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co's value of 0.65 is 69.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co ranks #404 out of 1410 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co ranks #404 out of 1410 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co's value of 0.65 is 69.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.83 to 6.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.36 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Kawasaki Geological Engineering 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.12, based on 1,410 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. Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.65 is 69.3% 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 Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.65, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 5.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co (TSE:4673) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,893.25, compared to a current price of 円4,760.00 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.65, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 5.36 and 69.3% below the Construction industry median of 2.12. Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co'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 Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co (TSE:4673), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.65 as of May. 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 Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co (TSE:4673) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,760.00 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,893.25. GuruFocus considers Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4673:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.65 (88% below median its 10-year median of 5.36)
  • GF Value™: 円3,893.25 vs. price of 円4,760.00 (22.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.3% below the Construction median (#404 of 1410)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4673 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co Business Description

Address 2-11-15 Mita Minato-ku, Mita Kawasaki Building, Tokyo, JPN, 108-0073
Kawasaki Geological Engineering Co Ltd is a Japan based independent consulting firm on geological engineering in Japan. It provides the geological analysis of the land. The company contributes to the development of infrastructures in governmental and private sectors, as well as in natural resources.
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