Sakurasaku Plus Co (TSE:7097) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.79 (As of Jan. 2026) — 28% Below Median

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TSE:7097 Sakurasaku Plus Co Ltd TSE:7097
71 GF Score
Price 円2,725.00
GF Value 円1,604.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Sakurasaku Plus Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sakurasaku Plus Co TSE:7097 -1.45% 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.79 as of Jan. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 2.48. GuruFocus rates TSE:7097 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,604.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 478 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Sakurasaku Plus Co ranks worse than 61.09% on this metric.

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

Sakurasaku Plus Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円1,451 Mil. Sakurasaku Plus Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円3,769 Mil. Sakurasaku Plus Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円2,912 Mil. Sakurasaku Plus Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 1.79.

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

TSE:7097' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.62   Med: 2.48   Max: 5.64
Current: 3.15

During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sakurasaku Plus Co was 5.64. The lowest was 1.62. And the median was 2.48.

TSE:7097's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
61.09% of 478 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.195 vs TSE:7097: 3.15

Sakurasaku Plus Co  (TSE:7097) 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.


Sakurasaku Plus Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sakurasaku Plus Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sakurasaku Plus 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.

Sakurasaku Plus Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sakurasaku Plus Co Annual Data
Trend Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.62 3.07 5.64 3.98 2.69

Sakurasaku Plus Co Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 2.16 2.53 45.46 1.79 2.15

TSE:7097 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Sakurasaku Plus 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.


Sakurasaku Plus Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

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

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


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Sakurasaku Plus Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sakurasaku Plus Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1090 + 2579) / 1366
=2.69

Sakurasaku Plus Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1451 + 3769) / 2912
=1.79

* 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 (Jan. 2026) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.79 mean?
Sakurasaku Plus Co (TSE:7097) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.79 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sakurasaku Plus Co. This is 28% below median its historical median of 2.48. Over the past decade, Sakurasaku Plus Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.62 to 5.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Sakurasaku Plus Co ranks #292 out of 478 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Sakurasaku Plus Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sakurasaku Plus Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.79 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 5.64. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.20. Sakurasaku Plus Co's value of 1.79 is 18.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sakurasaku Plus Co ranks #292 out of 478 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sakurasaku Plus Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sakurasaku Plus Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Sakurasaku Plus Co ranks #292 out of 478 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sakurasaku Plus Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.20. Sakurasaku Plus Co's value of 1.79 is 18.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Sakurasaku Plus Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.62 to 5.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.48 vs. the industry median of 2.20, Sakurasaku Plus 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 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. Sakurasaku Plus Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.79 is 18.5% 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 Sakurasaku Plus Co. 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. Sakurasaku Plus Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.79, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sakurasaku Plus Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakurasaku Plus Co (TSE:7097) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,604.17, compared to a current price of 円2,725.00 — trading 69.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.79, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.48 and 18.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.20. Sakurasaku Plus Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sakurasaku Plus Co (TSE:7097), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.79 as of Jan. 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 Sakurasaku Plus Co (TSE:7097) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakurasaku Plus Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,725.00 is trading 69.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,604.17. GuruFocus considers Sakurasaku Plus Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7097:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.79 (28% below median its 10-year median of 2.48)
  • GF Value™: 円1,604.17 vs. price of 円2,725.00 (69.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 18.5% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#292 of 478)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7097 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sakurasaku Plus Co Business Description

Address 1-2-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Toho Hibiya Building, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0006
Sakurasaku Plus Co Ltd is engaged in the operation and use of childcare daycare centers. The company also provides real estate brokerage and management services. The Group operates in a single segment, the children and childcare support business.
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