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Niigata Kotsu CoTSE:9017 -0.30%66 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 8.65. GuruFocus rates TSE:9017 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,235.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 873 Transportation companies, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks worse than 81.33% 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 Niigata Kotsu Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9017'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.3 Med: 8.65 Max: 30.55
Current: 6.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Niigata Kotsu Co was 30.55. The lowest was 6.30. And the median was 8.65.
TSE:9017's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 81.33% of 873
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.62
vs TSE:9017: 6.30
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.
Niigata Kotsu Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Niigata Kotsu Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Niigata Kotsu 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:9017 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Niigata Kotsu 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.
Niigata Kotsu Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Niigata Kotsu Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Niigata Kotsu 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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.75 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 Niigata Kotsu Co. This is 57% below median its historical median of 8.65. Over the past decade, Niigata Kotsu Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.30 to 30.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks #710 out of 873 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 81.3%.
Is Niigata Kotsu Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Niigata Kotsu Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.75 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 8.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.30 to a high of 30.55. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62. Niigata Kotsu Co's value of 3.75 is 43.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks #710 out of 873 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Niigata Kotsu Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Niigata Kotsu Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Niigata Kotsu Co ranks #710 out of 873 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Niigata Kotsu Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62. Niigata Kotsu Co's value of 3.75 is 43.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Niigata Kotsu Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.30 to 30.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.65 vs. the industry median of 2.62, Niigata Kotsu 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.62, based on 873 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. Niigata Kotsu Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.75 is 43.1% 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 Niigata Kotsu Co. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Niigata Kotsu Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.75, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 8.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Niigata Kotsu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,235.53, compared to a current price of 円1,985.00 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.75, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 8.65 and 43.1% above the Transportation industry median of 2.62. Niigata Kotsu Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.75 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 Niigata Kotsu Co (TSE:9017) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Niigata Kotsu Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,985.00 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,235.53.
GuruFocus considers Niigata Kotsu Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9017:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.75 (57% below median its 10-year median of 8.65)
GF Value™: 円2,235.53 vs. price of 円1,985.00 (11.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.1% above the Transportation median (#710 of 873)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9017 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Niigata Kotsu Co Ltd provides passenger transport services in Japan. The company's core business activities are categorised into four key segments - Transport, Real Estate, Products Sales, and Ryokan Business. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Transport business segment. It offers stagecoach bus and coach services; hotel and restaurant services; advertising agency services; air transport agency services. In addition, the company is involved in the parking lot management.
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