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InabataTSE:8098 +1.56%81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 2.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:8098 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,743.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,246 Chemicals companies, Inabata ranks worse than 57.95% 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 Inabata's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8098'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.79 Med: 2.29 Max: 4.15
Current: 2.74
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Inabata was 4.15. The lowest was 1.79. And the median was 2.29.
TSE:8098's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 57.95% of 1246
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.05
vs TSE:8098: 2.74
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.
Inabata Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Inabata Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Inabata'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:8098 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Inabata'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.
Inabata Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Inabata's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inabata'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.
Inabata (TSE:8098) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.21 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 Inabata. This is near median its historical median of 2.29. Over the past decade, Inabata's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.79 to 4.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Inabata ranks #722 out of 1246 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is Inabata's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Inabata's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.21 is near median its 10-year median of 2.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.79 to a high of 4.15. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05. Inabata's value of 2.21 is 7.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inabata ranks #722 out of 1246 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Inabata has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inabata's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Inabata ranks #722 out of 1246 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Inabata in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05. Inabata's value of 2.21 is 7.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Inabata's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.79 to 4.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.29 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Inabata 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 Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.05, based on 1,246 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. Inabata's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.21 is 7.8% 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 Inabata. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inabata's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inabata stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inabata (TSE:8098) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,743.65, compared to a current price of 円4,225.00 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.29 and 7.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.05. Inabata's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Inabata (TSE:8098), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.21 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 Inabata (TSE:8098) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inabata stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,225.00 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,743.65.
GuruFocus considers Inabata to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8098:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.21 (near median its 10-year median of 2.29)
GF Value™: 円3,743.65 vs. price of 円4,225.00 (12.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.8% above the Chemicals median (#722 of 1246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8098 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inabata & Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into five primary segments based on product type. The plastics segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells plastic polymers used for food and beverage packaging. The information and electronics segment sells polarizing films used in touch screen devices, office printing-related products, and solar panels. The chemicals segment sells multiple chemicals products that include raw materials used to make plastics, rubber, and electronics materials. The life industry segment sells insect repellents and insecticides. The housing and eco materials segment sells lumber and building materials. The vast majority of revenue comes from Asia.
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