Takeda IP Holdings Co (TSE:7875) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.04 (As of Mar. 2026) — 47% Below Median

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TSE:7875 Takeda IP Holdings Co Ltd TSE:7875
67 GF Score
Price 円825.00
GF Value 円544.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Takeda IP Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Takeda IP Holdings Co TSE:7875 +1.98% 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates TSE:7875 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円544.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 696 Media - Diversified companies, Takeda IP Holdings Co ranks better than 57.18% on this metric.

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

Takeda IP Holdings Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,668 Mil. Takeda IP Holdings Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,773 Mil. Takeda IP Holdings Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,304 Mil. Takeda IP Holdings Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.04.

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

TSE:7875' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15   Med: 1.97   Max: 12.7
Current: 1.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Takeda IP Holdings Co was 12.70. The lowest was 1.15. And the median was 1.97.

TSE:7875's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
57.18% of 696 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.59 vs TSE:7875: 1.25

Takeda IP Holdings Co  (TSE:7875) 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.


Takeda IP Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Takeda IP Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Takeda IP Holdings 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.

Takeda IP Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Takeda IP Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.90 1.62 1.74 1.15 1.25

Takeda IP Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 1.78 1.69 0.94 1.47 1.04

TSE:7875 vs NYT, WLY: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Takeda IP Holdings 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.


Takeda IP Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Takeda IP Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Takeda IP Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Takeda IP Holdings 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
=(1668 + 1773) / 2755
=1.25

Takeda IP Holdings 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
=(1668 + 1773) / 3304
=1.04

* 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 two times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.04 mean?
Takeda IP Holdings Co (TSE:7875) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.04 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 Takeda IP Holdings Co. This is 47% below median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, Takeda IP Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.15 to 12.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Takeda IP Holdings Co ranks #298 out of 696 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Takeda IP Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Takeda IP Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.04 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 12.70. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. Takeda IP Holdings Co's value of 1.04 is 34.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Takeda IP Holdings Co ranks #298 out of 696 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Takeda IP Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takeda IP Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Takeda IP Holdings Co ranks #298 out of 696 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Takeda IP Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. Takeda IP Holdings Co's value of 1.04 is 34.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Takeda IP Holdings Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.15 to 12.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 1.59, Takeda IP Holdings 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.59, based on 696 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. Takeda IP Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.04 is 34.6% 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 Takeda IP Holdings Co. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Takeda IP Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takeda IP Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takeda IP Holdings Co (TSE:7875) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円544.64, compared to a current price of 円825.00 — trading 51.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 34.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.59. Takeda IP Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Takeda IP Holdings Co (TSE:7875), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.04 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 Takeda IP Holdings Co (TSE:7875) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takeda IP Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円825.00 is trading 51.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円544.64. GuruFocus considers Takeda IP Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7875:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.04 (47% below median its 10-year median of 1.97)
  • GF Value™: 円544.64 vs. price of 円825.00 (51.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.6% below the Media - Diversified median (#298 of 696)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7875 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Takeda IP Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 7875:Japan
Address 1-11-10 Shirokane, Showa-ku, Nagoya, JPN, 466-0058
Takeda IP Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engages in planning, design, and printing for commercial-use and publication-use printed materials, including catalogs, brochures, printed artwork, and books.
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