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LINTECTSE:7966 +0.55%86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14 as of Jun. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:7966 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,832.59 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,248 Chemicals companies, LINTEC ranks better than 88.14% 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 LINTEC's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7966'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.92
Current: 0.16
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of LINTEC was 0.92. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.39.
TSE:7966's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 88.14% of 1248
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.995
vs TSE:7966: 0.16
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.
LINTEC Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
LINTEC Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LINTEC'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:7966 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, LINTEC'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.
LINTEC Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LINTEC's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LINTEC'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
LINTEC (TSE:7966) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on LINTEC. This is 64% below median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, LINTEC's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.08 to 0.92. According to the industry distribution chart, LINTEC ranks #148 out of 1248 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is LINTEC's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
LINTEC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 0.92. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00. LINTEC's value of 0.14 is 93% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LINTEC ranks #148 out of 1248 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LINTEC has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LINTEC's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LINTEC ranks #148 out of 1248 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places LINTEC in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00. LINTEC's value of 0.14 is 93% below this benchmark. Historically, LINTEC's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.08 to 0.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 2.00, LINTEC 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.00, based on 1,248 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. LINTEC's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.14 is 93% 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 LINTEC. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LINTEC's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LINTEC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LINTEC (TSE:7966) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,832.59, compared to a current price of 円5,470.00 — trading 42.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 93% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.00. LINTEC's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 LINTEC (TSE:7966), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.14 as of Jun. 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 LINTEC (TSE:7966) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LINTEC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円5,470.00 is trading 42.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,832.59.
GuruFocus considers LINTEC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7966:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.14 (64% below median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: 円3,832.59 vs. price of 円5,470.00 (42.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93% below the Chemicals median (#148 of 1248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7966 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LINTEC Corp produces and sells paper, electronic, and industrial materials products in three segments based on product type. The printing and industrial materials products segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells adhesive papers and tapes for seals, labels and automobile-use adhesive products, as well as construction-related films for windows and automobiles. The electronic and optical products segment sells semiconductor-related adhesive tapes. The paper and converted products segments sells paper products used for envelopes, printing, and food packaging. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.
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