Saizeriya Co (TSE:7581) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.56 (As of Feb. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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TSE:7581 Saizeriya Co Ltd TSE:7581
88 GF Score
Price 円7,080.00
GF Value 円7,150.91
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Saizeriya Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Saizeriya Co TSE:7581 -2.61% 88 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.56 as of Feb. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates TSE:7581 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円7,150.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Restaurants companies, Saizeriya Co ranks better than 86.47% on this metric.

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

Saizeriya Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円10,216 Mil. Saizeriya Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円18,915 Mil. Saizeriya Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円52,220 Mil. Saizeriya Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.56.

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

TSE:7581' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.79   Max: 3.55
Current: 0.68

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Saizeriya Co was 3.55. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.79.

TSE:7581's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
86.47% of 303 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.92 vs TSE:7581: 0.68

Saizeriya Co  (TSE:7581) 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.


Saizeriya Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Saizeriya Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saizeriya 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.

Saizeriya Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Saizeriya Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.55 1.33 1.33 0.81 0.78

Saizeriya Co 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 -2.01 0.31 1.40 0.56 1.49

TSE:7581 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Saizeriya 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.


Saizeriya Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Saizeriya Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Saizeriya Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Saizeriya Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(8154 + 17052) / 32383
=0.78

Saizeriya 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
=(10216 + 18915) / 52220
=0.56

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.56 mean?
Saizeriya Co (TSE:7581) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.56 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 Saizeriya Co. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, Saizeriya Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 3.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Saizeriya Co ranks #41 out of 303 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Saizeriya Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Saizeriya Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.56 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 3.55. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.92. Saizeriya Co's value of 0.56 is 80.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saizeriya Co ranks #41 out of 303 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saizeriya Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saizeriya Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Saizeriya Co ranks #41 out of 303 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Saizeriya Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.92. Saizeriya Co's value of 0.56 is 80.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Saizeriya Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.01 to 3.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Saizeriya 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 Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 2.92, based on 303 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. Saizeriya Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.56 is 80.8% 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 Saizeriya Co. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saizeriya Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.56, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saizeriya Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saizeriya Co (TSE:7581) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円7,150.91, compared to a current price of 円7,080.00 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.56, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 80.8% below the Restaurants industry median of 2.92. Saizeriya Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Saizeriya Co (TSE:7581), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.56 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 Saizeriya Co (TSE:7581) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saizeriya Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円7,080.00 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円7,150.91. GuruFocus considers Saizeriya Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7581:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.56 (29% below median its 10-year median of 0.79)
  • GF Value™: 円7,150.91 vs. price of 円7,080.00 (1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.8% below the Restaurants median (#41 of 303)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7581 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saizeriya Co Business Description

Address 2-5 Asahi, Yoshikawa City, JPN, 3420008
Saizeriya Co Ltd operates more than 1,000 casual Italian-style restaurants in Japan and close to another 300 of those restaurants in other Southeast Asian countries, particularly China. Saizeriya has a vertically integrated manufacturing and sales system that covers all stages from raw material purchasing and processing to restaurant service. Its business includes farms and factories in Japan, Australia, and Italy to grow vegetables and process meat and dairy. More than three fourths of the company's sales come from restaurants in Japan.
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