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Hephaist CoTSE:6433 +1.22%42 Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.49 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6433 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円176.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,308 Industrial Products companies, Hephaist Co ranks worse than 43327.51% 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 Hephaist Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6433'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.72 Med: 2.08 Max: 137.64
Current: -3.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hephaist Co was 137.64. The lowest was -3.72. And the median was 2.08.
TSE:6433's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 2308
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs TSE:6433: -3.72
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.
Hephaist Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hephaist Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hephaist 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:6433 vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Hephaist 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.
Hephaist Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hephaist Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hephaist 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Hephaist Co (TSE:6433) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -1.49 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 Hephaist Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Hephaist Co ranks #999999 out of 2308 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Hephaist Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hephaist Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.49. Based on the distribution chart, Hephaist Co ranks #999999 out of 2308 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hephaist Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hephaist Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hephaist Co ranks #999999 out of 2308 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hephaist Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. 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 2,308 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. 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 Hephaist 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. Hephaist Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hephaist Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaist Co (TSE:6433) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円176.20, compared to a current price of 円1,081.00 — trading 513.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.49. Hephaist Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Hephaist Co (TSE:6433), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -1.49 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 Hephaist Co (TSE:6433) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaist Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,081.00 is trading 513.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円176.20.
GuruFocus considers Hephaist Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6433:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -1.49
GF Value™: 円176.20 vs. price of 円1,081.00 (513.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6433 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hephaist Co Ltd is engaged in the metal fabrication business in Japan. The firm is a manufacturer of small-diameter linear ball bushings. It is engaged in products in various fields such as automobiles, semiconductors, and electronic devices. The company's core business includes Linear motion, Ultra-precision machining, and System products, among others.
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