Kyushu Leasing Service Co (TSE:8596) Debt-to-EBITDA : 21.29 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:8596 Kyushu Leasing Service Co Ltd TSE:8596
69 GF Score
Price 円1,526.00
GF Value 円1,097.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Kyushu Leasing Service Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Kyushu Leasing Service Co TSE:8596 -1.04% 69 Debt-to-EBITDA is 21.29 as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 21.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:8596 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,097.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 834 Business Services companies, Kyushu Leasing Service Co ranks worse than 97.36% on this metric.

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

Kyushu Leasing Service Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円48,189 Mil. Kyushu Leasing Service Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円105,617 Mil. Kyushu Leasing Service Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円7,224 Mil. Kyushu Leasing Service Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.29.

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

TSE:8596' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.09   Med: 21.36   Max: 27.41
Current: 21.45

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kyushu Leasing Service Co was 27.41. The lowest was 12.09. And the median was 21.36.

TSE:8596's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
97.36% of 834 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs TSE:8596: 21.45

Kyushu Leasing Service Co  (TSE:8596) 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.


Kyushu Leasing Service Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kyushu Leasing Service Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyushu Leasing Service 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.

Kyushu Leasing Service Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Kyushu Leasing Service Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Kyushu Leasing Service Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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TSE:8596 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Kyushu Leasing Service 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.


Kyushu Leasing Service Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Kyushu Leasing Service Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kyushu Leasing Service Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Kyushu Leasing Service 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
=(48189 + 105617) / 7169
=21.45

Kyushu Leasing Service 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
=(48189 + 105617) / 7224
=21.29

* 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 two times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 21.29 mean?
Kyushu Leasing Service Co (TSE:8596) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 21.29 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 Kyushu Leasing Service Co. This is near median its historical median of 21.36. Over the past decade, Kyushu Leasing Service Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.09 to 27.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyushu Leasing Service Co ranks #812 out of 834 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 97.4%.
Is Kyushu Leasing Service Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kyushu Leasing Service Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 21.29 is near median its 10-year median of 21.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.09 to a high of 27.41. The Business Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Kyushu Leasing Service Co's value of 21.29 is 1182.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyushu Leasing Service Co ranks #812 out of 834 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kyushu Leasing Service Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyushu Leasing Service Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kyushu Leasing Service Co ranks #812 out of 834 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kyushu Leasing Service Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66. Kyushu Leasing Service Co's value of 21.29 is 1182.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kyushu Leasing Service Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 12.09 to 27.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.36 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Kyushu Leasing Service 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.66, based on 834 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. Kyushu Leasing Service Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 21.29 is 1182.5% 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 Kyushu Leasing Service Co. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyushu Leasing Service Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 21.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyushu Leasing Service Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyushu Leasing Service Co (TSE:8596) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,097.64, compared to a current price of 円1,526.00 — trading 39% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 21.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.36 and 1182.5% above the Business Services industry median of 1.66. Kyushu Leasing Service Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Kyushu Leasing Service Co (TSE:8596), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 21.29 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 Kyushu Leasing Service Co (TSE:8596) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyushu Leasing Service Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,526.00 is trading 39% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,097.64. GuruFocus considers Kyushu Leasing Service Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8596:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 21.29 (near median its 10-year median of 21.36)
  • GF Value™: 円1,097.64 vs. price of 円1,526.00 (39% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1182.5% above the Business Services median (#812 of 834)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8596 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kyushu Leasing Service Co Business Description

Address 18 No. 3 No. 4-chome, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, JPN
Kyushu Leasing Service Co Ltd is engaged in the business of Leasing and installment sales of machinery and equipment, Money lending, rental and sale of real estate, purchase of claims, car leasing introduction, non-life insurance agency, and others.
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