Aeon Hokkaido (TSE:7512) Debt-to-EBITDA : 4.19 (As of May. 2026) — 110% Above Median

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TSE:7512 Aeon Hokkaido Corp TSE:7512
66 GF Score
Price 円868.00
GF Value 円987.42
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Aeon Hokkaido Debt-to-EBITDA?

Aeon Hokkaido TSE:7512 +0.58% 66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.19 as of May. 2026, which is 110% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:7512 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円987.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Retail - Cyclical companies, Aeon Hokkaido ranks worse than 69.45% on this metric.

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

Aeon Hokkaido's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円22,500 Mil. Aeon Hokkaido's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円26,200 Mil. Aeon Hokkaido's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円11,624 Mil. Aeon Hokkaido's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 4.19.

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

TSE:7512' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.25   Med: 2   Max: 4.58
Current: 3.65

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Aeon Hokkaido was 4.58. The lowest was 1.25. And the median was 2.00.

TSE:7512's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
69.45% of 910 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.28 vs TSE:7512: 3.65

Aeon Hokkaido  (TSE:7512) 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.


Aeon Hokkaido Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Aeon Hokkaido Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aeon Hokkaido'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.

Aeon Hokkaido Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Aeon Hokkaido Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Aeon Hokkaido Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 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 3.73 4.02 3.27 2.87 4.19

TSE:7512 vs DDS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Aeon Hokkaido'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.


Aeon Hokkaido Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aeon Hokkaido's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Aeon Hokkaido Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Aeon Hokkaido'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
=(23731 + 26418) / 13362
=3.75

Aeon Hokkaido's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(22500 + 26200) / 11624
=4.19

* 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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.19 mean?
Aeon Hokkaido (TSE:7512) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.19 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Aeon Hokkaido. This is 110% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Aeon Hokkaido's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.25 to 4.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Aeon Hokkaido ranks #632 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Aeon Hokkaido's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Aeon Hokkaido's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.19 is 110% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.25 to a high of 4.58. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. Aeon Hokkaido's value of 4.19 is 83.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aeon Hokkaido ranks #632 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aeon Hokkaido has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aeon Hokkaido's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Aeon Hokkaido ranks #632 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Aeon Hokkaido in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. Aeon Hokkaido's value of 4.19 is 83.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Aeon Hokkaido's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.25 to 4.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Aeon Hokkaido has consistently been above 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.28, based on 910 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. Aeon Hokkaido's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.19 is 83.8% above 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 Aeon Hokkaido. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aeon Hokkaido's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.19, which is 110% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aeon Hokkaido stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aeon Hokkaido (TSE:7512) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円987.42, compared to a current price of 円868.00 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.19, which is 110% above median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 83.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.28. Aeon Hokkaido's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Aeon Hokkaido (TSE:7512), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.19 as of May. 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 Aeon Hokkaido (TSE:7512) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aeon Hokkaido stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円868.00 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円987.42. GuruFocus considers Aeon Hokkaido to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7512:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.19 (110% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: 円987.42 vs. price of 円868.00 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#632 of 910)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7512 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aeon Hokkaido Business Description

Other Exchanges 7512:Japan
Address 1-10, Minami 21-chome, Shiraishi-ku, Hondori, Sapporo, JPN, 003 8630
Aeon Hokkaido Corp is a Japanese company engaged in the retail business. The company operates a chain of general merchandise stores. It provides products such as clothing, residential and leisure products, food products, and others. The company operates in a single segment consisting of retail business and related operations.
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