Japan Logistic Systems (TSE:9060) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.13 (As of Mar. 2026) — 70% Below Median

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TSE:9060 Japan Logistic Systems Corp TSE:9060
76 GF Score
Price 円4,180.00
GF Value 円4,474.79
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Logistic Systems Debt-to-EBITDA?

Japan Logistic Systems TSE:9060 +0.12% 76 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:9060 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,474.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Transportation companies, Japan Logistic Systems ranks worse than 78.55% on this metric.

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

Japan Logistic Systems's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円9,587 Mil. Japan Logistic Systems's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円13,308 Mil. Japan Logistic Systems's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円10,773 Mil. Japan Logistic Systems's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.13.

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 Japan Logistic Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9060' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.64   Med: 7   Max: 8.62
Current: 5.64

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Japan Logistic Systems was 8.62. The lowest was 5.64. And the median was 7.00.

TSE:9060's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
78.55% of 867 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.63 vs TSE:9060: 5.64

Japan Logistic Systems  (TSE:9060) 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.


Japan Logistic Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Japan Logistic Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Logistic Systems'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.

Japan Logistic Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Japan Logistic Systems Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Japan Logistic Systems Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 N/A 10.65 3.50 -7.06 2.13

TSE:9060 vs ODFL, XPO, KNX: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Japan Logistic Systems'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.


Japan Logistic Systems Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Japan Logistic Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Logistic Systems's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Japan Logistic Systems Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Japan Logistic Systems'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
=(9587.23 + 13307.67) / 4062.858
=5.64

Japan Logistic Systems'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
=(9587.23 + 13307.67) / 10772.856
=2.13

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.13 mean?
Japan Logistic Systems (TSE:9060) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.13 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 Japan Logistic Systems. This is 70% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Japan Logistic Systems' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.64 to 8.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Logistic Systems ranks #681 out of 867 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is Japan Logistic Systems' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Japan Logistic Systems' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.13 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.64 to a high of 8.62. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.63. Japan Logistic Systems' value of 2.13 is 19% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Logistic Systems ranks #681 out of 867 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Japan Logistic Systems has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Logistic Systems' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ODFL and XPO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Japan Logistic Systems ranks #681 out of 867 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Japan Logistic Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.63. Japan Logistic Systems' value of 2.13 is 19% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Logistic Systems' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.64 to 8.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 2.63, Japan Logistic Systems 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 Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.63, based on 867 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. Japan Logistic Systems's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.13 is 19% 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 Japan Logistic Systems. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Logistic Systems's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Logistic Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Logistic Systems (TSE:9060) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,474.79, compared to a current price of 円4,180.00 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 19% below the Transportation industry median of 2.63. Japan Logistic Systems' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Japan Logistic Systems (TSE:9060), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13 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 Japan Logistic Systems (TSE:9060) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Logistic Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円4,180.00 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,474.79. GuruFocus considers Japan Logistic Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9060:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.13 (70% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: 円4,474.79 vs. price of 円4,180.00 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19% below the Transportation median (#681 of 867)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9060 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Logistic Systems Business Description

Address 5-11-3, Shinbashi, Shinbashi Sumitomo Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0004
Japan Logistic Systems Corp provides lorry and cargo transportation as well as third-party logistic services. It also offers warehousing, insurance agency, worker dispatching as well as industrial waste collection and transportation services.
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