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Nippon Chuzo K.K.TSE:5609 +0.99%65 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 2.22. GuruFocus rates TSE:5609 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円741.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Steel companies, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks worse than 64.2% 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 Chuzo K.K.'s Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5609'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.9 Med: 2.22 Max: 4.19
Current: 4.19
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nippon Chuzo K.K. was 4.19. The lowest was -1.90. And the median was 2.22.
TSE:5609's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 64.2% of 500
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.85
vs TSE:5609: 4.19
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 Chuzo K.K. Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Nippon Chuzo K.K. Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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:5609 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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 Chuzo K.K. Debt-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Chuzo K.K.'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 Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.39 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 Chuzo K.K.. This is 37% below median its historical median of 2.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks #321 out of 500 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.39 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 2.22. The Steel industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.85. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s value of 1.39 is 51.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks #321 out of 500 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Chuzo K.K. has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nippon Chuzo K.K. ranks #321 out of 500 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Nippon Chuzo K.K. in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.85. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s value of 1.39 is 51.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.22 vs. the industry median of 2.85, Nippon Chuzo K.K. 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 2.85, based on 500 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 Chuzo K.K.'s current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.39 is 51.2% 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 Chuzo K.K.. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Chuzo K.K. stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円741.60, compared to a current price of 円921.00 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 2.22 and 51.2% below the Steel industry median of 2.85. Nippon Chuzo K.K.'s overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.39 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 Chuzo K.K. (TSE:5609) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Chuzo K.K. stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円921.00 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円741.60.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Chuzo K.K. to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5609:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.39 (37% below median its 10-year median of 2.22)
GF Value™: 円741.60 vs. price of 円921.00 (24.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.2% below the Steel median (#321 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5609 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Chuzo K.K. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sale of forged products. It operates in three business divisions, including the Material product division that is engaged in the manufacturing of castings and fabricated materials, particularly for casting machinery. The Engineering division designs and manufactures bridge support and expansion device. And the Construction materials division manages fixed column foot construction.
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