C.S.Lumber Co (TSE:7808) Debt-to-EBITDA : -28.78 (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:7808 C.S.Lumber Co Inc TSE:7808
57 GF Score
Price 円2,750.00
GF Value 円2,994.43
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is C.S.Lumber Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

C.S.Lumber Co TSE:7808 +0.66% 57 Debt-to-EBITDA is -28.78 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:7808 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,994.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Forest Products companies, C.S.Lumber Co ranks worse than 78.3% on this metric.

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

C.S.Lumber Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円2,786 Mil. C.S.Lumber Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円9,356 Mil. C.S.Lumber Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-422 Mil. C.S.Lumber Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -28.78.

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 C.S.Lumber Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:7808' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.62   Med: 4.58   Max: 7.53
Current: 7.53

During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of C.S.Lumber Co was 7.53. The lowest was 1.62. And the median was 4.58.

TSE:7808's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
78.3% of 212 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.295 vs TSE:7808: 7.53

C.S.Lumber Co  (TSE:7808) 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.


C.S.Lumber Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


C.S.Lumber Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for C.S.Lumber 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.

C.S.Lumber Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

C.S.Lumber Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.62 2.25 3.26 4.64 7.53

C.S.Lumber Co Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 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 N/A 9.92 4.91 -28.78 3.33

TSE:7808 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, C.S.Lumber 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.


C.S.Lumber Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, C.S.Lumber Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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C.S.Lumber Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

C.S.Lumber Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(2951.706 + 9740.153) / 1685.446
=7.53

C.S.Lumber 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
=(2786.115 + 9355.916) / -421.944
=-28.78

* 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 -28.78 mean?
C.S.Lumber Co (TSE:7808) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -28.78 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 C.S.Lumber Co. Over the past decade, C.S.Lumber Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.62 to 7.53. According to the industry distribution chart, C.S.Lumber Co ranks #166 out of 212 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is C.S.Lumber Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
C.S.Lumber Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -28.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 7.53. Based on the distribution chart, C.S.Lumber Co ranks #166 out of 212 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, C.S.Lumber Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C.S.Lumber Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, C.S.Lumber Co ranks #166 out of 212 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places C.S.Lumber Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.30. Historically, C.S.Lumber Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.62 to 7.53 over the past decade. 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 Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 3.30, based on 212 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. 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 C.S.Lumber Co. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. C.S.Lumber Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -28.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C.S.Lumber Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C.S.Lumber Co (TSE:7808) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,994.43, compared to a current price of 円2,750.00 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -28.78. C.S.Lumber Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 C.S.Lumber Co (TSE:7808), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -28.78 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 C.S.Lumber Co (TSE:7808) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C.S.Lumber Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,750.00 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,994.43. GuruFocus considers C.S.Lumber Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7808:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -28.78
  • GF Value™: 円2,994.43 vs. price of 円2,750.00 (8.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7808 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


C.S.Lumber Co Business Description

Address 1-16-3 Makuhari-Hongo, Hanamigawa-ku, Chiba, JPN, 262-0033
C.S.Lumber Co Inc is a Japan-based company, engages in the pre-cutting and sale of a wood business. It is engaged in the computer-aided design, pre-cut processing, and distribution of lumbers, design of two-by-four method, as well as the manufacture and distribution of panels. It is also engaged in the construction contracting of wooden detached houses and wooden general buildings as well as Real Estate Leasing business.
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