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Yamato InternationalTSE:8127 +0.56%63 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.17 as of Feb. 2026, which is 164% above its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates TSE:8127 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円312.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 832 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Yamato International ranks better than 62.74% 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 Yamato International's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8127'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.02 Med: 1.2 Max: 2.38
Current: 1.66
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Yamato International was 2.38. The lowest was -1.02. And the median was 1.20.
TSE:8127's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 62.74% of 832
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.675
vs TSE:8127: 1.66
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.
Yamato International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Yamato International Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yamato International'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:8127 vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Yamato International'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.
Yamato International Debt-to-EBITDA vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yamato International's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yamato International'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 (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.
Yamato International (TSE:8127) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.17 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Yamato International. This is 164% above median its historical median of 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamato International ranks #310 out of 832 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Yamato International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Yamato International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.17 is 164% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.68. Yamato International's value of 3.17 is 18.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamato International ranks #310 out of 832 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yamato International has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamato International's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Yamato International ranks #310 out of 832 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Yamato International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.68. Yamato International's value of 3.17 is 18.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 2.68, Yamato International 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.68, based on 832 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. Yamato International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.17 is 18.5% 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 Yamato International. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yamato International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.17, which is 164% above median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamato International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamato International (TSE:8127) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円312.25, compared to a current price of 円535.00 — trading 71.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.17, which is 164% above median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 18.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.68. Yamato International's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Yamato International (TSE:8127), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.17 as of Feb. 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 Yamato International (TSE:8127) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamato International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円535.00 is trading 71.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円312.25.
GuruFocus considers Yamato International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8127:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.17 (164% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: 円312.25 vs. price of 円535.00 (71.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#310 of 832)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8127 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yamato International Inc is a Japan-based apparel manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in planning, manufacturing, and sale of apparel products centering on casual wear. It offers shirt fabrics, knitting sweaters, outerwear, bottoms, and accessories for men, ladies, and kids under the brand Crocodile, Crocodile ladies, Switch Motion, Crocodile Sports, Crocodile chic, Crocodile Three Days, CITERA, Penfield, and Lightning Bolt.
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