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Hirakawa HewtechTSE:5821 +1.13%79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates TSE:5821 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,988.97 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 444 Conglomerates companies, Hirakawa Hewtech ranks better than 77.93% 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 Hirakawa Hewtech's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5821'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 0.93 Max: 1.59
Current: 0.92
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hirakawa Hewtech was 1.59. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.93.
TSE:5821's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 77.93% of 444
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.795
vs TSE:5821: 0.92
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.
Hirakawa Hewtech Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hirakawa Hewtech Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hirakawa Hewtech'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, Hirakawa Hewtech'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.
Hirakawa Hewtech Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hirakawa Hewtech's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hirakawa Hewtech'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.
Hirakawa Hewtech (TSE:5821) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.09 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 Hirakawa Hewtech. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, Hirakawa Hewtech's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.60 to 1.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Hirakawa Hewtech ranks #98 out of 444 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Hirakawa Hewtech's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hirakawa Hewtech's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.09 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 1.59. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80. Hirakawa Hewtech's value of 1.09 is 61% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hirakawa Hewtech ranks #98 out of 444 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hirakawa Hewtech has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hirakawa Hewtech's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hirakawa Hewtech ranks #98 out of 444 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hirakawa Hewtech in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80. Hirakawa Hewtech's value of 1.09 is 61% below this benchmark. Historically, Hirakawa Hewtech's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.60 to 1.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 2.80, Hirakawa Hewtech 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 2.80, based on 444 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. Hirakawa Hewtech's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.09 is 61% 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 Hirakawa Hewtech. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hirakawa Hewtech's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hirakawa Hewtech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hirakawa Hewtech (TSE:5821) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,988.97, compared to a current price of 円3,140.00 — trading 57.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 61% below the Conglomerates industry median of 2.80. Hirakawa Hewtech's overall GF Score™ is 79/100. 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 Hirakawa Hewtech (TSE:5821), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.09 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 Hirakawa Hewtech (TSE:5821) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hirakawa Hewtech stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,140.00 is trading 57.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,988.97.
GuruFocus considers Hirakawa Hewtech to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5821:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.09 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.93)
GF Value™: 円1,988.97 vs. price of 円3,140.00 (57.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61% below the Conglomerates median (#98 of 444)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5821 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hirakawa Hewtech Corp is a Japan-based company. It is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of electric wires, cables, electrical equipment, and medical equipment. The company is also engaged in the design, construction, supervision and contracting of electrical work and telecommunications construction. Electrical products offered by the company include micro coaxial cable, interface cable, broadcast cable, and high-frequency coaxial cable. Medical equipment offerings include industry tube and medical tube. Hirakawa Hewtech is also engaged in real estate management and leasing.
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