KIYO Learning Co (TSE:7353) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.39 (As of Dec. 2025) — 48% Below Median

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TSE:7353 KIYO Learning Co Ltd TSE:7353
74 GF Score
Price 円540.00
GF Value 円994.34
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is KIYO Learning Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

KIYO Learning Co TSE:7353 +0.37% 74 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.39 as of Dec. 2025, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates TSE:7353 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円994.34 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 188 Education companies, KIYO Learning Co ranks better than 62.77% on this metric.

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

KIYO Learning Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円453 Mil. KIYO Learning Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1 Mil. KIYO Learning Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,172 Mil. KIYO Learning Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.39.

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

TSE:7353' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.16   Med: 0.75   Max: 2.41
Current: 0.95

During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of KIYO Learning Co was 2.41. The lowest was -4.16. And the median was 0.75.

TSE:7353's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
62.77% of 188 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.505 vs TSE:7353: 0.95

KIYO Learning Co  (TSE:7353) 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.


KIYO Learning Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


KIYO Learning Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KIYO Learning 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.

KIYO Learning Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

KIYO Learning Co Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.89 -4.16 2.41 1.56 1.11

KIYO Learning Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -0.36 0.57 0.49 0.39 -0.45

TSE:7353 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, KIYO Learning 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.


KIYO Learning Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, KIYO Learning Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KIYO Learning Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

KIYO Learning Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(453.154 + 0.825) / 410.42
=1.11

KIYO Learning Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(453.154 + 0.825) / 1172.212
=0.39

* 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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.39 mean?
KIYO Learning Co (TSE:7353) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.39 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on KIYO Learning Co. This is 48% below median its historical median of 0.75. According to the industry distribution chart, KIYO Learning Co ranks #70 out of 188 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is KIYO Learning Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
KIYO Learning Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.39 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.75. The Education industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51. KIYO Learning Co's value of 0.39 is 74.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KIYO Learning Co ranks #70 out of 188 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KIYO Learning Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KIYO Learning Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, KIYO Learning Co ranks #70 out of 188 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts KIYO Learning Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51. KIYO Learning Co's value of 0.39 is 74.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 1.51, KIYO Learning 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 an Education company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 1.51, based on 188 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. KIYO Learning Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.39 is 74.1% 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 KIYO Learning Co. For the Education industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KIYO Learning Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.39, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KIYO Learning Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KIYO Learning Co (TSE:7353) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円994.34, compared to a current price of 円540.00 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.39, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 74.1% below the Education industry median of 1.51. KIYO Learning Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 KIYO Learning Co (TSE:7353), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.39 as of Dec. 2025. 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 KIYO Learning Co (TSE:7353) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KIYO Learning Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円540.00 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円994.34. GuruFocus considers KIYO Learning Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7353:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.39 (48% below median its 10-year median of 0.75)
  • GF Value™: 円994.34 vs. price of 円540.00 (45.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.1% below the Education median (#70 of 188)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7353 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KIYO Learning Co Business Description

Address 2-10-1 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, agatacho Sanno Mori Building 4th Floor, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-0014
KIYO Learning Co Ltd is engaged in providing E-learning courses for business people and learning management services for corporations. The company is engaged in planning, production, sales, and operation of educational content and educational services for business people. The Company's main business is e-learning and education, and other segments.
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