HKS Co (TSE:7219) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.29 (As of Feb. 2026) — 78% Below Median

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TSE:7219 HKS Co Ltd TSE:7219
64 GF Score
Price 円2,667.00
GF Value 円2,136.12
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is HKS Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

HKS Co TSE:7219 64 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.29 as of Feb. 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates TSE:7219 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,136.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,110 Vehicles & Parts companies, HKS Co ranks better than 86.85% on this metric.

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

HKS Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円321 Mil. HKS Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円284 Mil. HKS Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,096 Mil. HKS Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.29.

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

TSE:7219' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 1.33   Max: 1.85
Current: 0.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of HKS Co was 1.85. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 1.33.

TSE:7219's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
86.85% of 1110 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.29 vs TSE:7219: 0.32

HKS Co  (TSE:7219) 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.


HKS Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


HKS Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HKS 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.

HKS Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

HKS Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.13 0.90 0.67 0.64 0.46

HKS 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 -1.96 0.18 3.02 0.29 0.39

TSE:7219 vs ORLY, AZO: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, HKS 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.


HKS Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HKS Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HKS Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

HKS Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(368.206 + 168.648) / 1178.713
=0.46

HKS 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
=(321.262 + 283.887) / 2095.84
=0.29

* 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 0.29 mean?
HKS Co (TSE:7219) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.29 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 HKS Co. This is 78% below median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, HKS Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.32 to 1.85. According to the industry distribution chart, HKS Co ranks #146 out of 1110 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is HKS Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
HKS Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.29 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 1.85. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. HKS Co's value of 0.29 is 87.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HKS Co ranks #146 out of 1110 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HKS Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HKS Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, HKS Co ranks #146 out of 1110 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places HKS Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29. HKS Co's value of 0.29 is 87.3% below this benchmark. Historically, HKS Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.32 to 1.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 2.29, HKS 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.29, based on 1,110 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. HKS Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.29 is 87.3% 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 HKS Co. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HKS Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.29, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HKS Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKS Co (TSE:7219) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,136.12, compared to a current price of 円2,667.00 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.29, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 87.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.29. HKS Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 HKS Co (TSE:7219), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.29 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 HKS Co (TSE:7219) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKS Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,667.00 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,136.12. GuruFocus considers HKS Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7219:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.29 (78% below median its 10-year median of 1.33)
  • GF Value™: 円2,136.12 vs. price of 円2,667.00 (24.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#146 of 1110)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7219 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HKS Co Business Description

Address 2266 Kamiide, Shizuoka Prefecture, Fujinomiya, JPN, 418 0192
HKS Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of automobile parts including original exhaust systems and suspension, turbocharger, suspensions, electronic parts, and related parts are mainstream.
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