Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
JMACS Japan CoTSE:5817 +0.19%55 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.97 as of Feb. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 9.98. GuruFocus rates TSE:5817 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円516.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,814 Hardware companies, JMACS Japan Co ranks worse than 65.44% 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 JMACS Japan Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5817'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.95 Med: 9.98 Max: 73.51
Current: 2.95
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of JMACS Japan Co was 73.51. The lowest was 2.95. And the median was 9.98.
TSE:5817's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 65.44% of 1814
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.645
vs TSE:5817: 2.95
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.
JMACS Japan Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
JMACS Japan Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for JMACS Japan 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:5817 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, JMACS Japan 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.
JMACS Japan Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, JMACS Japan Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JMACS Japan 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.
JMACS Japan Co (TSE:5817) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.97 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 JMACS Japan Co. This is 80% below median its historical median of 9.98. Over the past decade, JMACS Japan Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.95 to 73.51. According to the industry distribution chart, JMACS Japan Co ranks #1187 out of 1814 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is JMACS Japan Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
JMACS Japan Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.97 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 9.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.95 to a high of 73.51. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. JMACS Japan Co's value of 1.97 is 19.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JMACS Japan Co ranks #1187 out of 1814 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JMACS Japan Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JMACS Japan Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, JMACS Japan Co ranks #1187 out of 1814 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places JMACS Japan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65. JMACS Japan Co's value of 1.97 is 19.8% above this benchmark. Historically, JMACS Japan Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.95 to 73.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.98 vs. the industry median of 1.65, JMACS Japan 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.65, based on 1,814 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. JMACS Japan Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.97 is 19.8% 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 JMACS Japan Co. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JMACS Japan Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.97, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 9.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JMACS Japan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JMACS Japan Co (TSE:5817) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円516.12, compared to a current price of 円1,036.00 — trading 100.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.97, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 9.98 and 19.8% above the Hardware industry median of 1.65. JMACS Japan Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 1 warning sign 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 JMACS Japan Co (TSE:5817), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.97 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 JMACS Japan Co (TSE:5817) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JMACS Japan Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,036.00 is trading 100.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円516.12.
GuruFocus considers JMACS Japan Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5817:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.97 (80% below median its 10-year median of 9.98)
GF Value™: 円516.12 vs. price of 円1,036.00 (100.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.8% above the Hardware median (#1187 of 1814)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5817 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JMACS Japan Co is engaged in the manufacture and sales of industrial products, entrusted development of automation and labor-saving systems, instrumentation cable, control cable, communication cable, optical fiber cable, and other low-current electric wires.
55GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TSE:5817
Debt-to-EBITDA is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TSE:5817 has been successfully added to your 
