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Poplar CoTSE:7601 -0.60%55 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49 as of Feb. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates TSE:7601 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円212.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Retail - Cyclical companies, Poplar Co ranks better than 81.01% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 Poplar Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7601'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.54 Med: 1.06 Max: 11.32
Current: 0.82
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Poplar Co was 11.32. The lowest was -20.54. And the median was 1.06.
TSE:7601's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 81.01% of 911
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs TSE:7601: 0.82
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.
Poplar Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Poplar Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Poplar 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.
For the Department Stores subindustry, Poplar 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.
Poplar Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Poplar Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Poplar Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
Poplar Co (TSE:7601) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.49 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 Poplar Co. This is 41% above median its historical median of 1.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Poplar Co ranks #173 out of 911 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Poplar Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Poplar Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.49 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.06. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.32. Poplar Co's value of 1.49 is 35.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Poplar Co ranks #173 out of 911 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Poplar Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poplar Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Poplar Co ranks #173 out of 911 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Poplar Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.32. Poplar Co's value of 1.49 is 35.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Poplar 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.32, based on 911 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. Poplar Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.49 is 35.8% 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 Poplar Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Poplar Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poplar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poplar Co (TSE:7601) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円212.13, compared to a current price of 円166.00 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 35.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.32. Poplar Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Poplar Co (TSE:7601), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49 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 Poplar Co (TSE:7601) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poplar Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円166.00 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円212.13.
GuruFocus considers Poplar Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7601:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.49 (41% above median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: 円212.13 vs. price of 円166.00 (21.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#173 of 911)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Poplar Co Ltd is a Japna based company operating convenience stores. Through the Convenience Store segment it operates market-based and community-based convenience stores under the names POPLAR, SEIKATSU SAIKA, Kurashi House and Three Eight, which sell fast food, processed food, perishable food, and others. The Company is also involved in food manufacture and wholesale business, the drug store operation business, the insurance agency business, as well as real estate management business.
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