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Nippon Crucible CoTSE:5355 -0.44%69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 3.44. GuruFocus rates TSE:5355 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円649.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Conglomerates companies, Nippon Crucible Co ranks worse than 63.13% 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 Nippon Crucible Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5355'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.24 Med: 3.44 Max: 4.51
Current: 3.8
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nippon Crucible Co was 4.51. The lowest was 2.24. And the median was 3.44.
TSE:5355's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 63.13% of 453
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.73
vs TSE:5355: 3.80
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.
Nippon Crucible Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Nippon Crucible Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Crucible 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Nippon Crucible 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.
Nippon Crucible Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Crucible Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Crucible 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.03 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Nippon Crucible Co. This is 70% below median its historical median of 3.44. Over the past decade, Nippon Crucible Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.24 to 4.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Crucible Co ranks #286 out of 453 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is Nippon Crucible Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nippon Crucible Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.03 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 3.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.24 to a high of 4.51. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73. Nippon Crucible Co's value of 1.03 is 62.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Crucible Co ranks #286 out of 453 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Crucible Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Crucible Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Nippon Crucible Co ranks #286 out of 453 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Nippon Crucible Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73. Nippon Crucible Co's value of 1.03 is 62.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Crucible Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.24 to 4.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.44 vs. the industry median of 2.73, Nippon Crucible 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 2.73, based on 453 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. Nippon Crucible Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.03 is 62.3% 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 Nippon Crucible Co. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Crucible Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 3.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Crucible Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円649.37, compared to a current price of 円676.00 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 3.44 and 62.3% below the Conglomerates industry median of 2.73. Nippon Crucible Co'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 Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.03 as of Mar. 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 Nippon Crucible Co (TSE:5355) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Crucible Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円676.00 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円649.37.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Crucible Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5355:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.03 (70% below median its 10-year median of 3.44)
GF Value™: 円649.37 vs. price of 円676.00 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.3% below the Conglomerates median (#286 of 453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5355 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Crucible Co Ltd manufactures graphite crucibles and refractories for steelmakers. The company is organized into four business segments - Refractories business, Engineering business, Overseas business, and Real Estate business. The Refractory segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of graphite crucibles, shaped refractory and unshaped refractory. The Engineering segment is engaged in the design and construction of various industrial furnaces and incinerators. Overseas business is engaged in the import/export of refractory products and melting furnace equipment. The Real Estate segment is involved in the leasing of buildings and parking lots, and the operation of solar power generation business.
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