Kitac (TSE:4707) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.30 (As of Apr. 2026) — 46% Below Median

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TSE:4707 Kitac Corp TSE:4707
69 GF Score
Price 円334.00
GF Value 円395.46
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kitac Debt-to-EBITDA?

Kitac TSE:4707 +0.30% 69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.30 as of Apr. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 6.11. GuruFocus rates TSE:4707 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円395.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,411 Construction companies, Kitac ranks worse than 79.52% on this metric.

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

Kitac's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円1,810 Mil. Kitac's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円437 Mil. Kitac's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円680 Mil. Kitac's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.30.

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

TSE:4707' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.62   Med: 6.11   Max: 9.61
Current: 5.97

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kitac was 9.61. The lowest was 3.62. And the median was 6.11.

TSE:4707's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
79.52% of 1411 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.12 vs TSE:4707: 5.97

Kitac  (TSE:4707) 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.


Kitac Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kitac Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kitac'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.

Kitac Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Kitac Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.61 7.74 6.87 3.62 4.17

Kitac Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 3.72 4.51 2.67 26.76 3.30

TSE:4707 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kitac'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.


Kitac Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Kitac Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Kitac'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
=(1551.39 + 393.079) / 466.154
=4.17

Kitac'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
=(1809.996 + 436.675) / 680.134
=3.30

* 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 3.30 mean?
Kitac (TSE:4707) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.30 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 Kitac. This is 46% below median its historical median of 6.11. Over the past decade, Kitac's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.62 to 9.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitac ranks #1122 out of 1411 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is Kitac's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kitac's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.30 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 6.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.62 to a high of 9.61. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Kitac's value of 3.30 is 55.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kitac ranks #1122 out of 1411 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kitac has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitac's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kitac ranks #1122 out of 1411 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kitac in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Kitac's value of 3.30 is 55.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kitac's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.62 to 9.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.11 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Kitac 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 a Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.12, based on 1,411 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. Kitac's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.30 is 55.7% 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 Kitac. 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. Kitac's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.30, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 6.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitac stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitac (TSE:4707) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円395.46, compared to a current price of 円334.00 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.30, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 6.11 and 55.7% above the Construction industry median of 2.12. Kitac's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Kitac (TSE:4707), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.30 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.

Is Kitac (TSE:4707) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitac stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円334.00 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円395.46. GuruFocus considers Kitac to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4707:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.30 (46% below median its 10-year median of 6.11)
  • GF Value™: 円395.46 vs. price of 円334.00 (15.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.7% above the Construction median (#1122 of 1411)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4707 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kitac Business Description

Address 10-2 Shinkocho, Chuo-ku, Niigata, JPN, 950-0965
Kitac Corp is engaged in offering business services. The services offered by the company include geological survey analysis and evaluation, environmental survey and analysis, civil engineering, and construction management. The company is also engaged in Real estate rental business that includes the production of printed materials for clients, the production of its own printed materials, and web advertising.
69GF Score

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