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AOKI HoldingsTSE:8214 +0.06%69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 2.33. GuruFocus rates TSE:8214 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,330.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Retail - Cyclical companies, AOKI Holdings ranks better than 75.27% 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 AOKI Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8214'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.12 Med: 2.33 Max: 4.68
Current: 1.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of AOKI Holdings was 4.68. The lowest was -37.12. And the median was 2.33.
TSE:8214's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 75.27% of 910
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.275
vs TSE:8214: 1.06
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.
AOKI Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
AOKI Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AOKI Holdings'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:8214 vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, AOKI Holdings'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.
AOKI Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AOKI Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AOKI Holdings'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.
AOKI Holdings (TSE:8214) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.45 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 AOKI Holdings. This is 81% below median its historical median of 2.33. According to the industry distribution chart, AOKI Holdings ranks #225 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is AOKI Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
AOKI Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.45 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 2.33. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. AOKI Holdings' value of 0.45 is 80.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AOKI Holdings ranks #225 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AOKI Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AOKI Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, AOKI Holdings ranks #225 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places AOKI Holdings in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. AOKI Holdings' value of 0.45 is 80.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.33 vs. the industry median of 2.28, AOKI Holdings 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 - 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. AOKI Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.45 is 80.2% 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 AOKI Holdings. 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. AOKI Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.45, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AOKI Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AOKI Holdings (TSE:8214) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,330.95, compared to a current price of 円1,780.00 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.45, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 2.33 and 80.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.28. AOKI Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 AOKI Holdings (TSE:8214), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.45 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 AOKI Holdings (TSE:8214) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AOKI Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,780.00 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,330.95.
GuruFocus considers AOKI Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8214:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.45 (81% below median its 10-year median of 2.33)
GF Value™: 円1,330.95 vs. price of 円1,780.00 (33.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#225 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8214 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AOKI Holdings Inc is a holding company involved in the Fashion business, Anniversaire and bridal business and Entertainment business segments. The fashion business segment comprises the operation of retail chain stores for men's and women's apparel under the brand names of AOKI. Anniversaire and bridal segment offer guesthouse style format for ceremonies and receptions for couples to hold their weddings and anniversaries. The entertainment segment comprises the operation of karaoke restaurants and bars under the brand name of Cote d'Azur and also offers relaxation and refreshing activities in Kaikatsu club.
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