Chi-Technology Co (TSE:5581) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.39 (As of Feb. 2026) — 51% Below Median

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TSE:5581 Chi-Technology Co Ltd TSE:5581
31 GF Score
Price 円193.00
GF Value 円266.28
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What is Chi-Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Chi-Technology Co TSE:5581 31 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.39 as of Feb. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 4.91. GuruFocus rates TSE:5581 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of 円266.28.

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

Chi-Technology Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円413 Mil. Chi-Technology Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円577 Mil. Chi-Technology Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円415 Mil. Chi-Technology Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.39.

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

TSE:5581' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.44   Med: 4.91   Max: 14.68
Current: 3.24

During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Chi-Technology Co was 14.68. The lowest was 1.44. And the median was 4.91.

TSE:5581's Debt-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 0.98 vs TSE:5581: 3.24

Chi-Technology Co  (TSE:5581) 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.


Chi-Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Chi-Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chi-Technology 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.

Chi-Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Chi-Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Debt-to-EBITDA
N/A 1.44 5.61 14.68 4.21

Chi-Technology Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Aug22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 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 -6.64 2.61 4.24 2.39 4.74

TSE:5581 vs UBER, CRM, SHOP: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Chi-Technology 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.


Chi-Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Chi-Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Chi-Technology Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Chi-Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(279.736 + 516.092) / 189.013
=4.21

Chi-Technology Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(412.663 + 577.322) / 414.64
=2.39

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.39 mean?
Chi-Technology Co (TSE:5581) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.39 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 Chi-Technology Co. This is 51% below median its historical median of 4.91. Over the past decade, Chi-Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.44 to 14.68.
Is Chi-Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Chi-Technology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.39 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 4.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.44 to a high of 14.68. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98. Chi-Technology Co's value of 2.39 is 143.9% above this industry median. Overall, Chi-Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chi-Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UBER and CRM?
Chi-Technology Co's Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.39 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98. Chi-Technology Co's value of 2.39 is 143.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Chi-Technology Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.44 to 14.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.91 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Chi-Technology 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 a Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 0.98, based on 1,721 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. Chi-Technology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.39 is 143.9% 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 Chi-Technology Co. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chi-Technology Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.39, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 4.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chi-Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Chi-Technology Co (TSE:5581) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.39. The stock's GF Value™ is 円266.28, compared to a current price of 円193.00 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.39, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 4.91 and 143.9% above the Software industry median of 0.98. Chi-Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 31/100. 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 Chi-Technology Co (TSE:5581), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.39 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 Chi-Technology Co (TSE:5581) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chi-Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円193.00 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円266.28.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5581:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.39 (51% below median its 10-year median of 4.91)
  • GF Value™: 円266.28 vs. price of 円193.00 (27.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100
  • Industry Position: 143.9% above the Software median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5581 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chi-Technology Co Business Description

Address 87 Naito-cho, 6th floor, Okido Government Building, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0014
Chi-Technology Co Ltd is engaged in Temporary staffing/SES business for manufacturing, logistics, broadcasting, and finance-related businesses, package sales business, and commissioned development business. Its services include Application development support, Software development, and Development and service operation of the nutrition management application.
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