Tanaka Co (TSE:7619) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.12 (As of Mar. 2026) — 60% Below Median

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TSE:7619 Tanaka Co Ltd TSE:7619
78 GF Score
Price 円960.00
GF Value 円881.32
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Tanaka Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Tanaka Co TSE:7619 +0.31% 78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 2.81. GuruFocus rates TSE:7619 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円881.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,803 Hardware companies, Tanaka Co ranks better than 52.86% on this metric.

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

Tanaka Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,917 Mil. Tanaka Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円21 Mil. Tanaka Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,514 Mil. Tanaka Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.12.

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

TSE:7619' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5   Med: 2.81   Max: 4.59
Current: 1.5

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Tanaka Co was 4.59. The lowest was 1.50. And the median was 2.81.

TSE:7619's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
52.86% of 1803 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs TSE:7619: 1.50

Tanaka Co  (TSE:7619) 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.


Tanaka Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Tanaka Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tanaka 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.

Tanaka Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Tanaka Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Tanaka Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 5.20 1.91 4.68 1.12 1.51

TSE:7619 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Tanaka 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.


Tanaka Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Tanaka Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Tanaka 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
=(3916.668 + 20.831) / 1848.195
=2.13

Tanaka 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
=(3916.668 + 20.831) / 3513.912
=1.12

* 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.12 mean?
Tanaka Co (TSE:7619) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.12 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 Tanaka Co. This is 60% below median its historical median of 2.81. Over the past decade, Tanaka Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.50 to 4.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Tanaka Co ranks #850 out of 1803 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is Tanaka Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Tanaka Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.12 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 2.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 4.59. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. Tanaka Co's value of 1.12 is 31.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tanaka Co ranks #850 out of 1803 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tanaka Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tanaka Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Tanaka Co ranks #850 out of 1803 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Tanaka Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63. Tanaka Co's value of 1.12 is 31.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Tanaka Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.50 to 4.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.81 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Tanaka 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.63, based on 1,803 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. Tanaka Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.12 is 31.3% 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 Tanaka Co. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tanaka Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.12, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tanaka Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tanaka Co (TSE:7619) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円881.32, compared to a current price of 円960.00 — trading 8.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.12, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 2.81 and 31.3% below the Hardware industry median of 1.63. Tanaka Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Tanaka Co (TSE:7619), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.12 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 Tanaka Co (TSE:7619) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tanaka Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円960.00 is trading 8.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円881.32. GuruFocus considers Tanaka Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7619:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.12 (60% below median its 10-year median of 2.81)
  • GF Value™: 円881.32 vs. price of 円960.00 (8.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.3% below the Hardware median (#850 of 1803)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7619 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tanaka Co Business Description

Address 3 Chome-2-2 Minamioi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 140-0013
Tanaka Co Ltd is a general trading company of electric construction material. The company has five major product lines, namely lighting fixtures, electric wire, distribution board, household appliances, and other. The lighting fixtures include fluorescent lighting equipment for residential use, facility use, and industrial use; incandescent lighting equipment for factories, street lamps, and tunnels; Electric wire products include communication cable, insulation cable for electric distribution and various accessories; Household appliances include home appliances, residential equipment, office equipment, photovoltaic generators; Other products include measuring equipment, power tool, and security equipment.
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