Echo Trading Co (TSE:7427) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.79 (As of Feb. 2026) — 85% Below Median

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TSE:7427 Echo Trading Co Ltd TSE:7427
62 GF Score
Price 円836.00
GF Value 円931.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Echo Trading Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Echo Trading Co TSE:7427 +0.48% 62 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.79 as of Feb. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 5.41. GuruFocus rates TSE:7427 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円931.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,563 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Echo Trading Co ranks worse than 63.98% on this metric.

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

Echo Trading Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,650 Mil. Echo Trading Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円0 Mil. Echo Trading Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,095 Mil. Echo Trading Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.79.

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

TSE:7427' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26   Med: 5.41   Max: 28.9
Current: 3.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Echo Trading Co was 28.90. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 5.41.

TSE:7427's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
63.98% of 1563 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.13 vs TSE:7427: 3.23

Echo Trading Co  (TSE:7427) 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.


Echo Trading Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Echo Trading Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Echo Trading 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.

Echo Trading Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Echo Trading Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.36 3.80 1.82 1.97 1.26

Echo Trading 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 4.41 0.78 24.04 0.79 27.36

TSE:7427 vs KHC, GIS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Echo Trading 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.


Echo Trading Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Echo Trading Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Echo Trading Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Echo Trading Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year 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
=(1650 + 0) / 1306.757
=1.26

Echo Trading 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
=(1650 + 0) / 2094.66
=0.79

* 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 (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.79 mean?
Echo Trading Co (TSE:7427) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.79 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 Echo Trading Co. This is 85% below median its historical median of 5.41. Over the past decade, Echo Trading Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.26 to 28.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Echo Trading Co ranks #1000 out of 1563 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is Echo Trading Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Echo Trading Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.79 is 85% below median its 10-year median of 5.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 28.90. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13. Echo Trading Co's value of 0.79 is 62.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Echo Trading Co ranks #1000 out of 1563 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Echo Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Echo Trading Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Echo Trading Co ranks #1000 out of 1563 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Echo Trading Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13. Echo Trading Co's value of 0.79 is 62.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Echo Trading Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.26 to 28.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.41 vs. the industry median of 2.13, Echo Trading 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.13, based on 1,563 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. Echo Trading Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.79 is 62.9% 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 Echo Trading Co. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Echo Trading Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.79, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 5.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Echo Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echo Trading Co (TSE:7427) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円931.29, compared to a current price of 円836.00 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.79, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 5.41 and 62.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.13. Echo Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Echo Trading Co (TSE:7427), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.79 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 Echo Trading Co (TSE:7427) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echo Trading Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円836.00 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円931.29. GuruFocus considers Echo Trading Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7427:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.79 (85% below median its 10-year median of 5.41)
  • GF Value™: 円931.29 vs. price of 円836.00 (10.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1000 of 1563)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7427 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Echo Trading Co Business Description

Address No. 1 No. 23 in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture Naruohama 2-chome, Nishinomiya, JPN, 663-8142
Echo Trading Co Ltd is a Japan-based company offering diversified products and services for pets. The company is engaged in specialty store business, wholesale business, product development business, education business, sales promotion business, event business, and internet business. Its specialty store business, wholesale business, and product development business are engaged in the production and distribution of pet food and pet supplies to pet home centers, supermarkets, and drug stores. Its internet business transmits information useful for pet owners and pet lives such as searching for pet-related facilities such as animal hospitals and trimming salons, and travel knowledge on pets.
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