Aiai Group (TSE:6557) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.07 (As of Mar. 2026) — 57% Below Median

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TSE:6557 Aiai Group Corp TSE:6557
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Price 円785.00
GF Value 円1,507.70
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What is Aiai Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

Aiai Group TSE:6557 +2.48% 58 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.07 as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 11.88. GuruFocus rates TSE:6557 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,507.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 478 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Aiai Group ranks worse than 87.24% on this metric.

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

Aiai Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円6,710 Mil. Aiai Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円12,831 Mil. Aiai Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,857 Mil. Aiai Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.07.

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 Aiai Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:6557' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.77   Med: 11.88   Max: 18.02
Current: 8.69

During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Aiai Group was 18.02. The lowest was -39.77. And the median was 11.88.

TSE:6557's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
87.24% of 478 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.195 vs TSE:6557: 8.69

Aiai Group  (TSE:6557) 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.


Aiai Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Aiai Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aiai Group'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.

Aiai Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Aiai Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.47 13.33 5.99 5.31 11.87

Aiai Group Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 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 9.40 2.68 -32.39 5.07 8.41

TSE:6557 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Aiai Group'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.


Aiai Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Aiai Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aiai Group's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Aiai Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Aiai Group'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
=(6709.79 + 12830.526) / 1645.58
=11.87

Aiai Group'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
=(6709.79 + 12830.526) / 3857.368
=5.07

* 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 5.07 mean?
Aiai Group (TSE:6557) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.07 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 Aiai Group. This is 57% below median its historical median of 11.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Aiai Group ranks #417 out of 478 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Aiai Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Aiai Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.07 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 11.88. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.20. Aiai Group's value of 5.07 is 131% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aiai Group ranks #417 out of 478 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aiai Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aiai Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Aiai Group ranks #417 out of 478 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Aiai Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.20. Aiai Group's value of 5.07 is 131% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.88 vs. the industry median of 2.20, Aiai Group 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.20, based on 478 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. Aiai Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.07 is 131% 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 Aiai Group. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aiai Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.07, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 11.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aiai Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aiai Group (TSE:6557) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,507.70, compared to a current price of 円785.00 — trading 47.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.07, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 11.88 and 131% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.20. Aiai Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 5 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 Aiai Group (TSE:6557), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.07 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 Aiai Group (TSE:6557) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aiai Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円785.00 is trading 47.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,507.70. GuruFocus considers Aiai Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6557:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.07 (57% below median its 10-year median of 11.88)
  • GF Value™: 円1,507.70 vs. price of 円785.00 (47.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 131% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#417 of 478)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6557 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aiai Group Business Description

Address No. 2 No. 1, Kinshi 1-chome Sumida-ku, Arkentral 16th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 130-0013
Aiai Group Corp is engaged in solving population problems in Japan as social problems and through welfare projects. The company operates in the nursery business, nursing care business projects, and ICT business as a welfare support business.
58GF Score

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