Shinko Shoji Co (TSE:8141) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.48 (As of Mar. 2026) — 32% Below Median

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TSE:8141 Shinko Shoji Co Ltd TSE:8141
58 GF Score
Price 円1,576.00
GF Value 円718.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Shinko Shoji Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Shinko Shoji Co TSE:8141 +0.57% 58 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.48 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 2.19. GuruFocus rates TSE:8141 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円718.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,808 Hardware companies, Shinko Shoji Co ranks better than 54.81% on this metric.

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

Shinko Shoji Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,800 Mil. Shinko Shoji Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,500 Mil. Shinko Shoji Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,588 Mil. Shinko Shoji Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.48.

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 Shinko Shoji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:8141' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16   Med: 2.19   Max: 6.04
Current: 1.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Shinko Shoji Co was 6.04. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 2.19.

TSE:8141's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
54.81% of 1808 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.64 vs TSE:8141: 1.37

Shinko Shoji Co  (TSE:8141) 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.


Shinko Shoji Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Shinko Shoji Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shinko Shoji 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.

Shinko Shoji Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Shinko Shoji Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Shinko Shoji Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:8141 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Shinko Shoji 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.


Shinko Shoji Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Shinko Shoji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shinko Shoji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Shinko Shoji Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Shinko Shoji 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
=(3800 + 1500) / 3332
=1.59

Shinko Shoji 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
=(3800 + 1500) / 3588
=1.48

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.48 mean?
Shinko Shoji Co (TSE:8141) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.48 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 Shinko Shoji Co. This is 32% below median its historical median of 2.19. Over the past decade, Shinko Shoji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.16 to 6.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Shinko Shoji Co ranks #817 out of 1808 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is Shinko Shoji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Shinko Shoji Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.48 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 2.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 6.04. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. Shinko Shoji Co's value of 1.48 is 9.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shinko Shoji Co ranks #817 out of 1808 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shinko Shoji Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shinko Shoji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Shinko Shoji Co ranks #817 out of 1808 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Shinko Shoji Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64. Shinko Shoji Co's value of 1.48 is 9.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Shinko Shoji Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.16 to 6.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.19 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Shinko Shoji 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 Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.64, based on 1,808 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. Shinko Shoji Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.48 is 9.8% 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 Shinko Shoji Co. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shinko Shoji Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.48, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shinko Shoji Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinko Shoji Co (TSE:8141) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円718.02, compared to a current price of 円1,576.00 — trading 119.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.48, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 2.19 and 9.8% below the Hardware industry median of 1.64. Shinko Shoji Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 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 Shinko Shoji Co (TSE:8141), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.48 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 Shinko Shoji Co (TSE:8141) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinko Shoji Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,576.00 is trading 119.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円718.02. GuruFocus considers Shinko Shoji Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8141:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.48 (32% below median its 10-year median of 2.19)
  • GF Value™: 円718.02 vs. price of 円1,576.00 (119.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.8% below the Hardware median (#817 of 1808)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8141 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shinko Shoji Co Business Description

Other Exchanges SKSJF:USA
Address Art Village Osaki Central Tower13F, 1-2-2 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-8540
Shinko Shoji Co Ltd is engaged in the sale, import and export of electronic components & assembly products which includes memory products, microcomputers, system large scale integrations, semiconductors, capacitors, ferrite cores & color liquid crystals.
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GF Value