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Kyoshin CoTSE:4735 +0.33%64 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.36 as of Feb. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 5.40. GuruFocus rates TSE:4735 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円337.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 188 Education companies, Kyoshin Co ranks worse than 96.81% 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 Kyoshin Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4735'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.66 Med: 5.4 Max: 11.98
Current: 11.98
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kyoshin Co was 11.98. The lowest was 3.66. And the median was 5.40.
TSE:4735's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 96.81% of 188
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.505
vs TSE:4735: 11.98
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.
Kyoshin Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Kyoshin Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kyoshin 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.
TSE:4735 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Kyoshin 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.
Kyoshin Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kyoshin Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kyoshin 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 (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.
Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.36 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 Kyoshin Co. This is 18% above median its historical median of 5.40. Over the past decade, Kyoshin Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.66 to 11.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyoshin Co ranks #182 out of 188 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 96.8%.
Is Kyoshin Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kyoshin Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.36 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 5.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.66 to a high of 11.98. The Education industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51. Kyoshin Co's value of 6.36 is 322.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyoshin Co ranks #182 out of 188 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kyoshin Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyoshin Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Kyoshin Co ranks #182 out of 188 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kyoshin Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51. Kyoshin Co's value of 6.36 is 322.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kyoshin Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.66 to 11.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.40 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Kyoshin 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 188 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. Kyoshin Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.36 is 322.6% 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 Kyoshin 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. Kyoshin Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.36, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 5.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyoshin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円337.09, compared to a current price of 円302.00 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.36, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 5.40 and 322.6% above the Education industry median of 1.51. Kyoshin Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.36 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 Kyoshin Co (TSE:4735) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyoshin Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円302.00 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円337.09.
GuruFocus considers Kyoshin Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4735:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.36 (18% above median its 10-year median of 5.40)
GF Value™: 円337.09 vs. price of 円302.00 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 322.6% above the Education median (#182 of 188)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4735 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kyoshin Co Ltd operates cram schools and offers guidance services for students appearing for elementary, junior, & high school entrance examinations. It also operates specialty schools for Japanese students abroad & offers tutorial & related services. It has franchise classes for individual guidance and English conversation classes for children from elementary school to infants. The company operates in three segments, which include cram school business, Language-related businesses, and the childcare and elderly care business segment.
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