Fuji Co (TSE:8278) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.50 (As of Feb. 2026) — 77% Below Median

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TSE:8278 Fuji Co Ltd TSE:8278
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What is Fuji Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Fuji Co TSE:8278 +0.49% 61 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.50 as of Feb. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 2.22. GuruFocus rates TSE:8278 with a GF Score™ of 61/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 911 Retail - Cyclical companies, Fuji Co ranks better than 65.31% on this metric.

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

Fuji Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円18,456 Mil. Fuji Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円25,080 Mil. Fuji Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円86,644 Mil. Fuji Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.50.

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

TSE:8278' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49   Med: 2.22   Max: 2.83
Current: 1.51

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Fuji Co was 2.83. The lowest was 1.49. And the median was 2.22.

TSE:8278's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
65.31% of 911 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.27 vs TSE:8278: 1.51

Fuji Co  (TSE:8278) 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.


Fuji Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Fuji Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fuji 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.

Fuji Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Fuji Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Fuji Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.55 1.24 -1.69 0.50 26.65

TSE:8278 vs DDS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Fuji 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.


Fuji Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fuji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fuji Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Fuji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(18456 + 25080) / 26234
=1.66

Fuji Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(18456 + 25080) / 86644
=0.50

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.50 mean?
Fuji Co (TSE:8278) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.50 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 Fuji Co. This is 77% below median its historical median of 2.22. Over the past decade, Fuji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.49 to 2.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Fuji Co ranks #316 out of 911 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is Fuji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Fuji Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.50 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 2.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 2.83. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27. Fuji Co's value of 0.50 is 78% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fuji Co ranks #316 out of 911 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fuji Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fuji Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Fuji Co ranks #316 out of 911 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Fuji Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27. Fuji Co's value of 0.50 is 78% below this benchmark. Historically, Fuji Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.49 to 2.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.22 vs. the industry median of 2.27, Fuji 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.27, based on 911 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. Fuji Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.50 is 78% 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 Fuji Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fuji Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.50, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fuji Co stock overvalued right now?
Fuji Co (TSE:8278) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.50. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.50, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 2.22 and 78% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.27. Fuji Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Fuji Co (TSE:8278), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.50 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.

Fuji Co Business Description

Address No. 1-2-1 Miyanishi, Ehime Prefecture, Matsuyama, JPN, 790-8567
Fuji Co Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in retail and retail-related business. It provides a wide range of merchandise, including foods, vegetables, apparel, cosmetics, groceries, and daily goods, as well as sale and rental of books, DVDs, and CDs. The retail-related business includes the manufacturing, processing, and sale of food products. The company also operates a real estate leasing business, a general travel business, and others. It is headquartered in Matsuyama, Japan.
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