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MeiwaTSE:8103 +0.42%76 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates TSE:8103 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円757.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 141 Industrial Distribution companies, Meiwa ranks better than 81.56% 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 Meiwa's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8103'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 1.49 Max: 2.21
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Meiwa was 2.21. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 1.49.
TSE:8103's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 81.56% of 141
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.24
vs TSE:8103: 0.44
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.
Meiwa Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Meiwa Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meiwa'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:8103 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Meiwa'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.
Meiwa Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Meiwa's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meiwa'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.
Meiwa (TSE:8103) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.57 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 Meiwa. This is 62% below median its historical median of 1.49. Over the past decade, Meiwa's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.32 to 2.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiwa ranks #26 out of 141 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Meiwa's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Meiwa's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.57 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 1.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 2.21. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.24. Meiwa's value of 0.57 is 74.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiwa ranks #26 out of 141 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Meiwa has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiwa's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Meiwa ranks #26 out of 141 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Meiwa in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.24. Meiwa's value of 0.57 is 74.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Meiwa's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.32 to 2.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 vs. the industry median of 2.24, Meiwa 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.24, based on 141 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. Meiwa's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.57 is 74.6% 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 Meiwa. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meiwa's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.57, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiwa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiwa (TSE:8103) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円757.26, compared to a current price of 円956.00 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.57, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 74.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.24. Meiwa's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Meiwa (TSE:8103), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.57 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 Meiwa (TSE:8103) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiwa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円956.00 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円757.26.
GuruFocus considers Meiwa to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8103:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.57 (62% below median its 10-year median of 1.49)
GF Value™: 円757.26 vs. price of 円956.00 (26.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.6% below the Industrial Distribution median (#26 of 141)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8103 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meiwa Corp is a Japan-based company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: First Business, Second Business, Third Business, Battery and Automotive Business Division, and Others. Maximum revenue for the group is generated from the Third Business segment, which offers film products, papermaking chemicals, adhesives, synthetic resin raw materials, synthetic resin products, and inorganic chemicals. The First Business is engaged in trading earths and rare metals, flame retardants, heat insulation, waterproofing, and interior materials. Second Business represents its petroleum products business, covering lubricants to base oil, and additives, and the Battery and Automotive division invests in battery materials and offers automotive parts.
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