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Laox Holdings CoTSE:8202 +0.68%53 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.19 as of Jun. 2026, which is 201% above its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates TSE:8202 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円172.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Retail - Cyclical companies, Laox Holdings Co ranks worse than 53.19% 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 Laox Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8202'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.88 Med: 1.06 Max: 7.53
Current: 2.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Laox Holdings Co was 7.53. The lowest was -8.88. And the median was 1.06.
TSE:8202's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 53.19% of 910
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.28
vs TSE:8202: 2.45
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.
Laox Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Laox Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Laox Holdings 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:8202 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Laox Holdings 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.
Laox Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Laox Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Laox Holdings 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Laox Holdings Co (TSE:8202) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.19 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Laox Holdings Co. This is 201% above median its historical median of 1.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Laox Holdings Co ranks #484 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is Laox Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Laox Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.19 is 201% above median its 10-year median of 1.06. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. Laox Holdings Co's value of 3.19 is 39.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Laox Holdings Co ranks #484 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Laox Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Laox Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Laox Holdings Co ranks #484 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Laox Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. Laox Holdings Co's value of 3.19 is 39.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Laox Holdings Co 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.28, based on 910 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. Laox Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.19 is 39.9% 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 Laox Holdings Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Laox Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.19, which is 201% above median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Laox Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laox Holdings Co (TSE:8202) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円172.19, compared to a current price of 円148.00 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.19, which is 201% above median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 39.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.28. Laox Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Laox Holdings Co (TSE:8202), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.19 as of Jun. 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 Laox Holdings Co (TSE:8202) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laox Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円148.00 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円172.19.
GuruFocus considers Laox Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8202:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.19 (201% above median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: 円172.19 vs. price of 円148.00 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#484 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Laox Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based Duty-Free store company. It is engaged in the Gift Solutions, Retail, Trading, and Asset Services. The Retail business includes various products which it sells in real stores and through online sales, Gift Solutions business consists Sales of gift items and lifestyle-related products, and others. The Trading business through the import and export of private label products, etc., and Asset Services Business involves the operation and management of mixed-use commercial facilities, real estate sales and brokerage, and rental property management.
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