Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co (TSE:6469) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.40 (As of Feb. 2026) — 59% Below Median

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TSE:6469 Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Ltd TSE:6469
57 GF Score
Price 円3,125.00
GF Value 円1,220.55
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co TSE:6469 +1.13% 57 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40 as of Feb. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 3.38. GuruFocus rates TSE:6469 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,220.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,331 Industrial Products companies, Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co ranks worse than 64.31% on this metric.

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

Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,348 Mil. Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,218 Mil. Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,983 Mil. Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.40.

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 Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:6469' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.49   Med: 3.38   Max: 14.54
Current: 2.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co was 14.54. The lowest was -3.49. And the median was 3.38.

TSE:6469's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
64.31% of 2331 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs TSE:6469: 2.83

Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co  (TSE:6469) 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.


Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho 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.

Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:6469 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho 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.


Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2348.453 + 3217.787) / 1895.901
=2.94

Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2348.453 + 3217.787) / 3982.948
=1.40

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.40 mean?
Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co (TSE:6469) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.40 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 Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co. This is 59% below median its historical median of 3.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co ranks #1499 out of 2331 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 64.3%.
Is Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.40 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 3.38. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's value of 1.40 is 16.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co ranks #1499 out of 2331 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co ranks #1499 out of 2331 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's value of 1.40 is 16.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.38 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho 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 1.67, based on 2,331 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. Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.40 is 16.2% 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 Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 3.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co (TSE:6469) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,220.55, compared to a current price of 円3,125.00 — trading 156% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 3.38 and 16.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.67. Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 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 Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co (TSE:6469), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40 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 Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co (TSE:6469) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,125.00 is trading 156% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,220.55. GuruFocus considers Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6469:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.40 (59% below median its 10-year median of 3.38)
  • GF Value™: 円1,220.55 vs. price of 円3,125.00 (156% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.2% below the Industrial Products median (#1499 of 2331)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6469 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Business Description

Address 3110 Iiyama, Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanagawa, JPN, 243-0213
Hoden Seimitsu Kako Kenkyusho Co Ltd provides engineering design and manufacturing services. It also provides surface treatment services for automotive components, industrial gas turbine component parts, aircraft engines, and chrome-free paint. Its products include electrical discharge machining, dies molding, machinery and metal products. It also manufactures press composite processing system, digital servo press, and press parts.
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