Waida Mfg Co (TSE:6158) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.22 (As of Mar. 2026) — 66% Below Median

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TSE:6158 Waida Mfg Co Ltd TSE:6158
77 GF Score
Price 円1,037.00
GF Value 円829.23
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Waida Mfg Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Waida Mfg Co TSE:6158 +0.97% 77 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 0.64. GuruFocus rates TSE:6158 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円829.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,333 Industrial Products companies, Waida Mfg Co ranks better than 76.21% on this metric.

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

Waida Mfg Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円227 Mil. Waida Mfg Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円284 Mil. Waida Mfg Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,290 Mil. Waida Mfg Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22.

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

TSE:6158' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37   Med: 0.64   Max: 3.21
Current: 0.49

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Waida Mfg Co was 3.21. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.64.

TSE:6158's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
76.21% of 2333 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs TSE:6158: 0.49

Waida Mfg Co  (TSE:6158) 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.


Waida Mfg Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Waida Mfg Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Waida Mfg 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.

Waida Mfg Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Waida Mfg Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.07 0.42 0.37 0.66 0.63

Waida Mfg Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.25 0.35 -1.48 0.22 -8.79

TSE:6158 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Waida Mfg 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.


Waida Mfg Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Waida Mfg Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Waida Mfg Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Waida Mfg Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(227.225 + 283.741) / 815.166
=0.63

Waida Mfg Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(227.225 + 283.741) / 2290.08
=0.22

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.22 mean?
Waida Mfg Co (TSE:6158) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.22 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 Waida Mfg Co. This is 66% below median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, Waida Mfg Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.37 to 3.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Waida Mfg Co ranks #555 out of 2333 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Waida Mfg Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Waida Mfg Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.22 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 3.21. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Waida Mfg Co's value of 0.22 is 87% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waida Mfg Co ranks #555 out of 2333 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Waida Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waida Mfg Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Waida Mfg Co ranks #555 out of 2333 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Waida Mfg Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Waida Mfg Co's value of 0.22 is 87% below this benchmark. Historically, Waida Mfg Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.37 to 3.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Waida Mfg 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.69, based on 2,333 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. Waida Mfg Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.22 is 87% 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 Waida Mfg Co. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waida Mfg Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.22, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 0.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waida Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waida Mfg Co (TSE:6158) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円829.23, compared to a current price of 円1,037.00 — trading 25.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.22, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 87% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.69. Waida Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Waida Mfg Co (TSE:6158), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.22 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 Waida Mfg Co (TSE:6158) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waida Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,037.00 is trading 25.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円829.23. GuruFocus considers Waida Mfg Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6158:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.22 (66% below median its 10-year median of 0.64)
  • GF Value™: 円829.23 vs. price of 円1,037.00 (25.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87% below the Industrial Products median (#555 of 2333)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6158 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Waida Mfg Co Business Description

Address 2121 Katano-machi, Gifu Prefecture, Takayama, JPN, 506-0824
Waida Mfg Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sales of various machine tools, industrial machinery, measuring equipment, control equipment, and the processing and sales of mold parts, mechanical and general parts.
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