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TOHO CoTSE:8142 +1.81%59 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98 as of Jan. 2026, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 5.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:8142 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,151.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Retail - Defensive companies, TOHO Co ranks better than 57.75% 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 TOHO Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8142'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -172.86 Med: 5.39 Max: 7.36
Current: 1.82
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of TOHO Co was 7.36. The lowest was -172.86. And the median was 5.39.
TSE:8142's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 57.75% of 258
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 2.225
vs TSE:8142: 1.82
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.
TOHO Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
TOHO Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TOHO 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.
TSE:8142 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, TOHO 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.
TOHO Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, TOHO Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TOHO Co'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 (Jan. 2026) EBITDA data.
TOHO Co (TSE:8142) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.98 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on TOHO Co. This is 82% below median its historical median of 5.39. According to the industry distribution chart, TOHO Co ranks #109 out of 258 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is TOHO Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
TOHO Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.98 is 82% below median its 10-year median of 5.39. The Retail - Defensive industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.23. TOHO Co's value of 0.98 is 56% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TOHO Co ranks #109 out of 258 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TOHO Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TOHO Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, TOHO Co ranks #109 out of 258 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts TOHO Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.23. TOHO Co's value of 0.98 is 56% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.39 vs. the industry median of 2.23, TOHO 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 2.23, based on 258 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. TOHO Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.98 is 56% 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 TOHO Co. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TOHO Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 5.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TOHO Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TOHO Co (TSE:8142) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,151.79, compared to a current price of 円1,403.00 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 5.39 and 56% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 2.23. TOHO Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 TOHO Co (TSE:8142), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98 as of Jan. 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 TOHO Co (TSE:8142) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TOHO Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,403.00 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,151.79.
GuruFocus considers TOHO Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8142:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.98 (82% below median its 10-year median of 5.39)
GF Value™: 円1,151.79 vs. price of 円1,403.00 (21.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56% below the Retail - Defensive median (#109 of 258)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8142 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TOHO Co Ltd is engaged in the purchase, procurement, and development of food for commercial use. The group is also engaged in the production of coffee for commercial use. provides total support for the restaurant business, including logistics, information, and services, to support customer value creation.
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