Fullcast Holdings Co (TSE:4848) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.45 (As of Jun. 2026) — 936% Above Median

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TSE:4848 Fullcast Holdings Co Ltd TSE:4848
96 GF Score
Price 円1,884.00
GF Value 円2,257.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Fullcast Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Fullcast Holdings Co TSE:4848 -0.05% 96 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45 as of Jun. 2026, which is 936% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates TSE:4848 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,257.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 832 Business Services companies, Fullcast Holdings Co ranks worse than 52.04% on this metric.

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

Fullcast Holdings Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円13,557 Mil. Fullcast Holdings Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円3,021 Mil. Fullcast Holdings Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円11,444 Mil. Fullcast Holdings Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.45.

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

TSE:4848' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.14   Max: 1.77
Current: 1.77

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Fullcast Holdings Co was 1.77. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.14.

TSE:4848's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
52.04% of 832 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.68 vs TSE:4848: 1.77

Fullcast Holdings Co  (TSE:4848) 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.


Fullcast Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Fullcast Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fullcast 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.

Fullcast Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Fullcast Holdings Co 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 0.12 0.10 0.10 0.10 1.34

Fullcast Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.16 1.24 1.10 1.57 1.45

TSE:4848 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Fullcast 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.


Fullcast Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Fullcast Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fullcast Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Fullcast Holdings Co'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
=(10863 + 1357) / 9137
=1.34

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

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(13557 + 3021) / 11444
=1.45

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.45 mean?
Fullcast Holdings Co (TSE:4848) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.45 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Fullcast Holdings Co. This is 936% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Fullcast Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.10 to 1.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Fullcast Holdings Co ranks #433 out of 832 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Fullcast Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Fullcast Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.45 is 936% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 1.77. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. Fullcast Holdings Co's value of 1.45 is 13.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fullcast Holdings Co ranks #433 out of 832 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fullcast Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fullcast Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Fullcast Holdings Co ranks #433 out of 832 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Fullcast Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68. Fullcast Holdings Co's value of 1.45 is 13.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Fullcast Holdings Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.10 to 1.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Fullcast Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.68, based on 832 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. Fullcast Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.45 is 13.7% 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 Fullcast Holdings Co. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fullcast Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45, which is 936% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fullcast Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fullcast Holdings Co (TSE:4848) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,257.74, compared to a current price of 円1,884.00 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45, which is 936% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 13.7% below the Business Services industry median of 1.68. Fullcast Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 6 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 Fullcast Holdings Co (TSE:4848), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45 as of Jun. 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 Fullcast Holdings Co (TSE:4848) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fullcast Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,884.00 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,257.74. GuruFocus considers Fullcast Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4848:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.45 (936% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
  • GF Value™: 円2,257.74 vs. price of 円1,884.00 (16.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.7% below the Business Services median (#433 of 832)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4848 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fullcast Holdings Co Business Description

Address 8-9-5 Nishigotanda, Forecast Gotanda Building, 12th Floor, Tokyo, Shinagawa-ku, JPN, 1410031
Fullcast Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based holding company that provides human resource solutions. The company has two business segments namely, Short-term operational support business including short-term personnel service, event personnel service, and the security business, providing security services mainly for public facilities and corporations. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from Short-term operational support business. The short-term operational support business provides timely short-term staffing services that cater to fluctuations in client company's workloads.
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