Marubun (TSE:7537) Debt-to-EBITDA : 5.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — 35% Below Median

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TSE:7537 Marubun Corp TSE:7537
67 GF Score
Price 円1,778.00
GF Value 円1,170.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Marubun Debt-to-EBITDA?

Marubun TSE:7537 +0.97% 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 7.82. GuruFocus rates TSE:7537 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,170.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,808 Hardware companies, Marubun ranks worse than 83.68% on this metric.

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

Marubun's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円44,843 Mil. Marubun's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,099 Mil. Marubun's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,640 Mil. Marubun's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.08.

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

TSE:7537' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.18   Med: 7.82   Max: 21.69
Current: 6.11

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Marubun was 21.69. The lowest was -34.18. And the median was 7.82.

TSE:7537's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
83.68% of 1808 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.64 vs TSE:7537: 6.11

Marubun  (TSE:7537) 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.


Marubun Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Marubun Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marubun'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.

Marubun Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Marubun 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 10.97 7.04 6.48 4.88 6.11

Marubun 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 5.66 5.63 5.01 7.53 5.08

TSE:7537 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Marubun'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.


Marubun Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Marubun's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Marubun Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Marubun'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
=(44843 + 4099) / 8011
=6.11

Marubun'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
=(44843 + 4099) / 9640
=5.08

* 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 5.08 mean?
Marubun (TSE:7537) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.08 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 Marubun. This is 35% below median its historical median of 7.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Marubun ranks #1513 out of 1808 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Marubun's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Marubun's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.08 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 7.82. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. Marubun's value of 5.08 is 209.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marubun ranks #1513 out of 1808 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marubun has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marubun's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Marubun ranks #1513 out of 1808 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Marubun in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. Marubun's value of 5.08 is 209.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.82 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Marubun 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.64, based on 1,808 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. Marubun's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.08 is 209.8% 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 Marubun. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marubun's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.08, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 7.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marubun stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marubun (TSE:7537) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,170.26, compared to a current price of 円1,778.00 — trading 51.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.08, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 7.82 and 209.8% above the Hardware industry median of 1.64. Marubun's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Marubun (TSE:7537), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.08 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 Marubun (TSE:7537) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marubun stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,778.00 is trading 51.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,170.26. GuruFocus considers Marubun to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7537:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.08 (35% below median its 10-year median of 7.82)
  • GF Value™: 円1,170.26 vs. price of 円1,778.00 (51.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 209.8% above the Hardware median (#1513 of 1808)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7537 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Marubun Business Description

Address 8-1, Nihonbashi Odenmacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8577
Marubun Corp is engaged in the purchase and sale of semiconductors, general electronic components, electronic appliances, and electronic products. The company provides total solutions in the semiconductor business including marketing, technical support, and delivery.
67GF Score

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