Daisui Co (TSE:7538) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.41 (As of Mar. 2026) — 35% Below Median

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TSE:7538 Daisui Co Ltd TSE:7538
67 GF Score
Price 円391.00
GF Value 円344.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Daisui Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Daisui Co TSE:7538 -0.51% 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 3.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:7538 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円344.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 255 Retail - Defensive companies, Daisui Co ranks worse than 66.27% on this metric.

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

Daisui Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,650 Mil. Daisui Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,400 Mil. Daisui Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,678 Mil. Daisui Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.41.

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

TSE:7538' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.45   Med: 3.73   Max: 16.5
Current: 3.09

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Daisui Co was 16.50. The lowest was 2.45. And the median was 3.73.

TSE:7538's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
66.27% of 255 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.09 vs TSE:7538: 3.09

Daisui Co  (TSE:7538) 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.


Daisui Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Daisui Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daisui 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.

Daisui Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Daisui Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Daisui Co 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 1.83 3.40 2.50 4.50 2.41

TSE:7538 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Daisui 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.


Daisui Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Daisui Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:7538
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Daisui Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Daisui Co'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
=(2650 + 1400) / 1311
=3.09

Daisui Co'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
=(2650 + 1400) / 1678
=2.41

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.41 mean?
Daisui Co (TSE:7538) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.41 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 Daisui Co. This is 35% below median its historical median of 3.73. Over the past decade, Daisui Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.45 to 16.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Daisui Co ranks #169 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is Daisui Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Daisui Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.41 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 3.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.45 to a high of 16.50. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.09. Daisui Co's value of 2.41 is 15.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daisui Co ranks #169 out of 255 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daisui Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daisui Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Daisui Co ranks #169 out of 255 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Daisui Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.09. Daisui Co's value of 2.41 is 15.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Daisui Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.45 to 16.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.73 vs. the industry median of 2.09, Daisui Co 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 - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.09, based on 255 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. Daisui Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.41 is 15.3% 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 Daisui Co. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daisui Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 3.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daisui Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daisui Co (TSE:7538) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円344.95, compared to a current price of 円391.00 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 3.73 and 15.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.09. Daisui Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Daisui Co (TSE:7538), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.41 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 Daisui Co (TSE:7538) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daisui Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円391.00 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円344.95. GuruFocus considers Daisui Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7538:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.41 (35% below median its 10-year median of 3.73)
  • GF Value™: 円344.95 vs. price of 円391.00 (13.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 15.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#169 of 255)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7538 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daisui Co Business Description

Address 1-1-86 Noda, Fukushima-Ku, Osaka, JPN, 553 8550
Daisui Co Ltd is engaged in the wholesale of marine products in the central wholesale market and provides refrigerated warehousing services in Japan.
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