Shikigaku Co (TSE:7049) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.11 (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:7049 Shikigaku Co Ltd TSE:7049
79 GF Score
Price 円819.00
GF Value 円805.93
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Shikigaku Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Shikigaku Co TSE:7049 -7.56% 79 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.11 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7049 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円805.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Business Services companies, Shikigaku Co ranks better than 68.74% on this metric.

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

Shikigaku Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円64 Mil. Shikigaku Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円42 Mil. Shikigaku Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-937 Mil. Shikigaku Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -0.11.

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

TSE:7049' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.29   Med: 0.4   Max: 4.13
Current: 0.67

During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Shikigaku Co was 4.13. The lowest was -22.29. And the median was 0.40.

TSE:7049's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
68.74% of 838 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs TSE:7049: 0.67

Shikigaku Co  (TSE:7049) 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.


Shikigaku Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Shikigaku Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shikigaku 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.

Shikigaku Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Shikigaku Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.62 -4.74 -22.29 0.54 0.26

Shikigaku Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 1.12 0.08 -0.37 -0.11 -0.63

TSE:7049 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Shikigaku 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.


Shikigaku Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Shikigaku Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:7049
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Shikigaku Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Shikigaku 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
=(63.828 + 42.441) / 405.497
=0.26

Shikigaku 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
=(63.828 + 42.441) / -937.092
=-0.11

* 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 -0.11 mean?
Shikigaku Co (TSE:7049) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.11 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 Shikigaku Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Shikigaku Co ranks #262 out of 838 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is Shikigaku Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Shikigaku Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.11. Based on the distribution chart, Shikigaku Co ranks #262 out of 838 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shikigaku Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shikigaku Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Shikigaku Co ranks #262 out of 838 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Shikigaku Co in the upper 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 a Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.69, based on 838 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 Shikigaku Co. For the Business Services 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. Shikigaku Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shikigaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shikigaku Co (TSE:7049) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円805.93, compared to a current price of 円819.00 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.11. Shikigaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Shikigaku Co (TSE:7049), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.11 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 Shikigaku Co (TSE:7049) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shikigaku Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円819.00 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円805.93. GuruFocus considers Shikigaku Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7049:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.11
  • GF Value™: 円805.93 vs. price of 円819.00 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7049 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shikigaku Co Business Description

Address 2-9-3 Osaki, 1st Floor, Osaki West City Building, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-0032
Shikigaku Co Ltd is engaged in a diverse range of businesses, operating through four reportable segments: Organizational Consulting Business, Sports Entertainment Business, VC Fund Business, and Hands-on Support Fund Project. The Organizational Consulting segment offers management consulting services using a proprietary knowledge platform to support organizational improvement. The Sports Entertainment segment manages the professional basketball team Fukushima Firebonds and handles sales of merchandise and tickets for B.LEAGUE matches. The VC Fund segment is involved in the management of venture capital funds, supporting early-stage company growth. The Hands-on Support Fund segment provides operational support to portfolio companies through hands-on fund management.
79GF Score

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