Hatsuho Shouji Co (TSE:7425) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.42 (As of Jun. 2026) — 61% Below Median

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TSE:7425 Hatsuho Shouji Co Ltd TSE:7425
81 GF Score
Price 円1,146.00
GF Value 円1,398.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hatsuho Shouji Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Hatsuho Shouji Co TSE:7425 -0.35% 81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.42 as of Jun. 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates TSE:7425 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,398.09 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 497 Steel companies, Hatsuho Shouji Co ranks better than 85.92% on this metric.

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

Hatsuho Shouji Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円515 Mil. Hatsuho Shouji Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円137 Mil. Hatsuho Shouji Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,544 Mil. Hatsuho Shouji Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.42.

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

TSE:7425' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 1.07   Max: 3.2
Current: 0.41

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hatsuho Shouji Co was 3.20. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 1.07.

TSE:7425's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
85.92% of 497 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.74 vs TSE:7425: 0.41

Hatsuho Shouji Co  (TSE:7425) 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.


Hatsuho Shouji Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hatsuho Shouji Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hatsuho Shouji 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.

Hatsuho Shouji Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Hatsuho Shouji Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.27 0.63 0.99 0.73 0.54

Hatsuho Shouji Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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 0.79 0.70 0.67 0.53 0.42

TSE:7425 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Hatsuho Shouji 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.


Hatsuho Shouji Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hatsuho Shouji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hatsuho Shouji Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Hatsuho Shouji 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
=(660.867 + 196.707) / 1602.121
=0.54

Hatsuho Shouji Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(515.043 + 136.713) / 1543.848
=0.42

* 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 two times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.42 mean?
Hatsuho Shouji Co (TSE:7425) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.42 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hatsuho Shouji Co. This is 61% below median its historical median of 1.07. Over the past decade, Hatsuho Shouji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.41 to 3.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Hatsuho Shouji Co ranks #70 out of 497 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Hatsuho Shouji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hatsuho Shouji Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.42 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 1.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 3.20. The Steel industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.74. Hatsuho Shouji Co's value of 0.42 is 84.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hatsuho Shouji Co ranks #70 out of 497 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hatsuho Shouji Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hatsuho Shouji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hatsuho Shouji Co ranks #70 out of 497 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hatsuho Shouji Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.74. Hatsuho Shouji Co's value of 0.42 is 84.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Hatsuho Shouji Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.41 to 3.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 2.74, Hatsuho Shouji 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 Steel company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 2.74, based on 497 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. Hatsuho Shouji Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.42 is 84.7% 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 Hatsuho Shouji Co. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hatsuho Shouji Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.42, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hatsuho Shouji Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hatsuho Shouji Co (TSE:7425) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,398.09, compared to a current price of 円1,146.00 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.42, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 84.7% below the Steel industry median of 2.74. Hatsuho Shouji Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100. 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 Hatsuho Shouji Co (TSE:7425), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.42 as of Jun. 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 Hatsuho Shouji Co (TSE:7425) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hatsuho Shouji Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,146.00 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,398.09. GuruFocus considers Hatsuho Shouji Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7425:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.42 (61% below median its 10-year median of 1.07)
  • GF Value™: 円1,398.09 vs. price of 円1,146.00 (18% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100
  • Industry Position: 84.7% below the Steel median (#70 of 497)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7425 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hatsuho Shouji Co Business Description

Address 2-14-21 Nishiki Naka-ku, Nagoya-city, Aichi, JPN, 460-0003
Hatsuho Shouji Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in the sale of secondary steel products and non-ferrous metals. Its products include light-weight steel frames, wire mesh for concrete, sheet rock, car ports, and other construction materials.
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