Yamadai (TSE:7426) Debt-to-EBITDA : -6.82 (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSE:7426 Yamadai Corp TSE:7426
39 GF Score
Price 円605.00
GF Value 円1,084.72
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Yamadai Debt-to-EBITDA?

Yamadai TSE:7426 -0.98% 39 Debt-to-EBITDA is -6.82 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7426 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,084.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Forest Products companies, Yamadai ranks worse than 476190% on this metric.

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

Yamadai's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円641 Mil. Yamadai's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円878 Mil. Yamadai's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-223 Mil. Yamadai's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.82.

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

TSE:7426' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1908.17   Med: 2.5   Max: 53.62
Current: -5.9

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Yamadai was 53.62. The lowest was -1908.17. And the median was 2.50.

TSE:7426's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 210 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.28 vs TSE:7426: -5.90

Yamadai  (TSE:7426) 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.


Yamadai Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Yamadai Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yamadai'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.

Yamadai Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Yamadai Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.55 3.03 53.62 -1.16 -5.90

Yamadai Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -27.08 -2.98 -0.67 -4.93 -6.82

TSE:7426 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Yamadai'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.


Yamadai Debt-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Yamadai's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Yamadai Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Yamadai's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(640.76 + 878.442) / -257.342
=-5.90

Yamadai's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(640.76 + 878.442) / -222.834
=-6.82

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -6.82 mean?
Yamadai (TSE:7426) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -6.82 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Yamadai. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamadai ranks #999999 out of 210 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is Yamadai's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Yamadai's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -6.82. Based on the distribution chart, Yamadai ranks #999999 out of 210 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Yamadai has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamadai's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Yamadai ranks #999999 out of 210 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Yamadai in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.28. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 3.28, based on 210 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 Yamadai. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yamadai's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -6.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamadai stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamadai (TSE:7426) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,084.72, compared to a current price of 円605.00 — trading 44.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -6.82. Yamadai's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 6 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 Yamadai (TSE:7426), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -6.82 as of Mar. 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 Yamadai (TSE:7426) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamadai stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円605.00 is trading 44.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,084.72. GuruFocus considers Yamadai to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7426:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -6.82
  • GF Value™: 円1,084.72 vs. price of 円605.00 (44.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7426 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Yamadai Business Description

Address 2-3 Shiomicho, Miyagi Prefecture, Ishinomaki, JPN
Yamadai Corp is engaged in the processing of wood for residential construction, the development of housing equipment and materials wholesale and retail sales of building materials for residential construction. Its housing materials include wood, building materials, residential equipment, and plywood. Processing of wood includes processing, anti-corrosion processing, manual drying processing.
39GF Score

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円605.00
Price
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