Kpp Group Holdings Co (TSE:9274) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.93 (As of Mar. 2026) — 71% Below Median

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TSE:9274 Kpp Group Holdings Co Ltd TSE:9274
70 GF Score
Price 円1,085.00
GF Value 円768.32
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Kpp Group Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Kpp Group Holdings Co TSE:9274 +0.56% 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 6.71. GuruFocus rates TSE:9274 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円768.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 208 Forest Products companies, Kpp Group Holdings Co ranks worse than 64.42% on this metric.

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

Kpp Group Holdings Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円78,421 Mil. Kpp Group Holdings Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円59,043 Mil. Kpp Group Holdings Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円71,188 Mil. Kpp Group Holdings Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.93.

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 Kpp Group Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9274' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.76   Med: 6.71   Max: 14.26
Current: 4.63

During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Kpp Group Holdings Co was 14.26. The lowest was 3.76. And the median was 6.71.

TSE:9274's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
64.42% of 208 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.16 vs TSE:9274: 4.63

Kpp Group Holdings Co  (TSE:9274) 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.


Kpp Group Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Kpp Group Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kpp Group Holdings 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.

Kpp Group Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Kpp Group Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Kpp Group Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Kpp Group Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Kpp Group Holdings 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.


Kpp Group Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Kpp Group Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kpp Group Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Kpp Group Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Kpp Group Holdings 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
=(78421 + 59043) / 25651
=5.36

Kpp Group Holdings 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
=(78421 + 59043) / 71188
=1.93

* 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 1.93 mean?
Kpp Group Holdings Co (TSE:9274) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.93 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 Kpp Group Holdings Co. This is 71% below median its historical median of 6.71. Over the past decade, Kpp Group Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.76 to 14.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Kpp Group Holdings Co ranks #134 out of 208 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is Kpp Group Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Kpp Group Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.93 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 6.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.76 to a high of 14.26. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.16. Kpp Group Holdings Co's value of 1.93 is 38.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kpp Group Holdings Co ranks #134 out of 208 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kpp Group Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kpp Group Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Kpp Group Holdings Co ranks #134 out of 208 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Kpp Group Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.16. Kpp Group Holdings Co's value of 1.93 is 38.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kpp Group Holdings Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.76 to 14.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.71 vs. the industry median of 3.16, Kpp Group Holdings Co 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 Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 3.16, based on 208 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. Kpp Group Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.93 is 38.9% 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 Kpp Group Holdings Co. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kpp Group Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.93, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 6.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kpp Group Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kpp Group Holdings Co (TSE:9274) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円768.32, compared to a current price of 円1,085.00 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.93, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 6.71 and 38.9% below the Forest Products industry median of 3.16. Kpp Group Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 Kpp Group Holdings Co (TSE:9274), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.93 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 Kpp Group Holdings Co (TSE:9274) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kpp Group Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,085.00 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円768.32. GuruFocus considers Kpp Group Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9274:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.93 (71% below median its 10-year median of 6.71)
  • GF Value™: 円768.32 vs. price of 円1,085.00 (41.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.9% below the Forest Products median (#134 of 208)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9274 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kpp Group Holdings Co Business Description

Address 6-24 Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0044
Kpp Group Holdings Co Ltd is into wholesale of pulp and paper in the domestic and overseas market. The company buys, sells, import and export of paper, paperboard, paper processed products, pulp, recovered paper, chemical products, machines related to paper, packaging and wrapping materials and other related products, possession, and leasing of real estate and warehousing business.
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