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First Juken CoTSE:8917 +0.44%59 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.54 as of Apr. 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 2.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:8917 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,103.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 80 Homebuilding & Construction companies, First Juken Co ranks worse than 57.5% 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 First Juken Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8917'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.07 Med: 2.54 Max: 5.01
Current: 4.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of First Juken Co was 5.01. The lowest was 2.07. And the median was 2.54.
TSE:8917's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 57.5% of 80
companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.575
vs TSE:8917: 4.45
First Juken Co (TSE:8917) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
First Juken Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
First Juken Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Juken 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:8917 vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, First Juken 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.
First Juken Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, First Juken Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Juken 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 two times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.
First Juken Co (TSE:8917) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.54 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on First Juken Co. This is 79% above median its historical median of 2.54. Over the past decade, First Juken Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.07 to 5.01. According to the industry distribution chart, First Juken Co ranks #46 out of 80 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is First Juken Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
First Juken Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.54 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 2.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.07 to a high of 5.01. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.58. First Juken Co's value of 4.54 is 27% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Juken Co ranks #46 out of 80 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Juken Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Juken Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, First Juken Co ranks #46 out of 80 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places First Juken Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.58. First Juken Co's value of 4.54 is 27% above this benchmark. Historically, First Juken Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.07 to 5.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.54 vs. the industry median of 3.58, First Juken 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 3.58, based on 80 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. First Juken Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.54 is 27% 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 First Juken Co. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Juken Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.54, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Juken Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Juken Co (TSE:8917) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,103.36, compared to a current price of 円1,132.00 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.54, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 2.54 and 27% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 3.58. First Juken Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 First Juken Co (TSE:8917), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.54 as of Apr. 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 First Juken Co (TSE:8917) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Juken Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,132.00 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,103.36.
GuruFocus considers First Juken Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8917:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.54 (79% above median its 10-year median of 2.54)
GF Value™: 円1,103.36 vs. price of 円1,132.00 (2.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#46 of 80)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8917 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Juken Co Ltd is a Japanese based company engaged in the development of residential housing and condominium buildings. Its detached housing business offers the wooden house with a traditional conventional construction method. Its residential condominium business offers house on sale and rental. It is also engaged insurance business that offers fire insurance and life insurance. The Group is mainly engaged in the Detached house business, Condominium business and Special construction business.
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