Genda (TSE:9166) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.67 (As of Jan. 2026) — 34% Below Median

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TSE:9166 Genda Inc TSE:9166
39 GF Score
Price 円748.00
GF Value 円2,078.28
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Genda Debt-to-EBITDA?

Genda TSE:9166 -6.73% 39 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 as of Jan. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 2.53. GuruFocus rates TSE:9166 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,078.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 655 Travel & Leisure companies, Genda ranks worse than 78.78% on this metric.

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

Genda's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円53,896 Mil. Genda's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円52,670 Mil. Genda's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円63,736 Mil. Genda's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 1.67.

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

TSE:9166' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2   Med: 2.53   Max: 5.59
Current: 5.59

During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Genda was 5.59. The lowest was 2.00. And the median was 2.53.

TSE:9166's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
78.78% of 655 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 2.4 vs TSE:9166: 5.59

Genda  (TSE:9166) 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.


Genda Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Genda Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Genda'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.

Genda Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Genda Annual Data
Trend Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Debt-to-EBITDA
2.27 2.00 2.53 3.77 5.15

Genda Quarterly Data
Jan22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 11.43 3.02 -6.58 1.67 107.00

TSE:9166 vs AS, HAS, LTH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Genda'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.


Genda Debt-to-EBITDA vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Genda's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Genda Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Genda's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(53896 + 52670) / 20694
=5.15

Genda's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(53896 + 52670) / 63736
=1.67

* 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 (Jan. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.67 mean?
Genda (TSE:9166) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.67 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Genda. This is 34% below median its historical median of 2.53. Over the past decade, Genda's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.00 to 5.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Genda ranks #516 out of 655 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is Genda's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Genda's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.67 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.59. The Travel & Leisure industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Genda's value of 1.67 is 30.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genda ranks #516 out of 655 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Genda has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genda's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Genda ranks #516 out of 655 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Genda in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Genda's value of 1.67 is 30.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Genda's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.00 to 5.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.53 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Genda 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.40, based on 655 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. Genda's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.67 is 30.4% 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 Genda. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genda's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genda stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genda (TSE:9166) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,078.28, compared to a current price of 円748.00 — trading 64% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.53 and 30.4% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.40. Genda's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Genda (TSE:9166), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 as of Jan. 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 Genda (TSE:9166) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genda stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円748.00 is trading 64% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,078.28. GuruFocus considers Genda to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9166:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.67 (34% below median its 10-year median of 2.53)
  • GF Value™: 円2,078.28 vs. price of 円748.00 (64% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.4% below the Travel & Leisure median (#516 of 655)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9166 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Genda Business Description

Other Exchanges A52:Germany
Address 1-9-1 Higashi Shimbashi, Tokyo Shiodome Building, 17th Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-7317
Genda Inc is a pure holding company engaged in management support for several subsidiaries in entertainment businesses. The company has two business segments: Entertainment Platform Business and Entertainment and Content Business. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Entertainment Platform Business segment, which is engaged in developing "Karaoke," which operates karaoke facilities and distributes equipment, and "Food & Beverage (F&B)," which provides food and drinks as a platform to deliver "Food as Entertainment". The Entertainment and Contents Business includes Character Merchandising (MD), which plans and provides product and events that utilize the characters that appear in IPs and the worldview and appeal of those IPs, as well as anime production and publishing.
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