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AstiTSE:6899 -0.22%73 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 3.15. GuruFocus rates TSE:6899 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,655.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,803 Hardware companies, Asti ranks worse than 72.88% 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 Asti's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6899'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.44 Med: 3.15 Max: 6.07
Current: 3.82
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Asti was 6.07. The lowest was 2.44. And the median was 3.15.
TSE:6899's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 72.88% of 1803
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs TSE:6899: 3.82
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.
Asti Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Asti Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asti'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:6899 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Asti'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.
Asti Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Asti's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asti'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.
Asti (TSE:6899) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.74 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 Asti. This is 45% below median its historical median of 3.15. Over the past decade, Asti's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.44 to 6.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Asti ranks #1314 out of 1803 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Asti's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Asti's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.74 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 3.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.44 to a high of 6.07. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. Asti's value of 1.74 is 6.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asti ranks #1314 out of 1803 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asti has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asti's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Asti ranks #1314 out of 1803 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Asti in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. Asti's value of 1.74 is 6.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Asti's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.44 to 6.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.15 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Asti 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.63, based on 1,803 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. Asti's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.74 is 6.7% 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 Asti. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asti's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.74, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 3.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asti stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asti (TSE:6899) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,655.30, compared to a current price of 円2,253.00 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.74, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 3.15 and 6.7% above the Hardware industry median of 1.63. Asti's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Asti (TSE:6899), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.74 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 Asti (TSE:6899) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asti stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,253.00 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,655.30.
GuruFocus considers Asti to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6899:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.74 (45% below median its 10-year median of 3.15)
GF Value™: 円2,655.30 vs. price of 円2,253.00 (15.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% above the Hardware median (#1314 of 1803)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6899 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asti Corp provides electrical equipment for a car, home electronics, telecommunication equipment, and control equipment. Its product profile consists of Electric control boards for washing machines, Electric control boards for dryers, Controllers for industrial robots, Corner sensor units, Electric control boards for dishwashers, Wire harnesses for cars and ships, Circuit boards for a security camera, and others.
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