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LecTSE:7874 +1.46%69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 4.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:7874 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,308.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lec ranks worse than 82.56% 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 Lec's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7874'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.55 Med: 4.27 Max: 7.63
Current: 5.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Lec was 7.63. The lowest was 1.55. And the median was 4.27.
TSE:7874's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 82.56% of 1560
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 2.12
vs TSE:7874: 5.70
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.
Lec Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Lec Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lec'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.
TSE:7874 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Lec'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.
Lec Debt-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lec's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lec'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Lec (TSE:7874) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.31 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 Lec. This is 22% below median its historical median of 4.27. Over the past decade, Lec's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.55 to 7.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Lec ranks #1288 out of 1560 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 82.6%.
Is Lec's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Lec's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.31 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 4.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 7.63. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Lec's value of 3.31 is 56.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lec ranks #1288 out of 1560 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lec has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lec's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lec ranks #1288 out of 1560 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Lec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Lec's value of 3.31 is 56.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Lec's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.55 to 7.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.27 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Lec 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.12, based on 1,560 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. Lec's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.31 is 56.1% 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 Lec. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lec's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.31, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 4.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lec (TSE:7874) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,308.49, compared to a current price of 円975.00 — trading 25.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.31, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 4.27 and 56.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.12. Lec's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Lec (TSE:7874), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.31 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 Lec (TSE:7874) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lec stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円975.00 is trading 25.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,308.49.
GuruFocus considers Lec to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7874:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.31 (22% below median its 10-year median of 4.27)
GF Value™: 円1,308.49 vs. price of 円975.00 (25.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1288 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7874 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lec Inc engages in the manufacture, sale, and import-export of household utensils, gift articles, and corporate sales palpate articles. It offers its products in various groups namely hook group, kitchen, bath supplies, toilet supplies, cleaning supplies and laundry article. Its products include sticker hooks, paper towel holders, electric toothbrush holders, cleaning tools, and extendable folding laundry clothes hangers.
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