Sakurajima Futo Kaisha (TSE:9353) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.94 (As of Mar. 2026) — 67% Below Median

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TSE:9353 Sakurajima Futo Kaisha Ltd TSE:9353
65 GF Score
Price 円2,979.00
GF Value 円1,949.96
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Sakurajima Futo Kaisha Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sakurajima Futo Kaisha TSE:9353 65 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 2.85. GuruFocus rates TSE:9353 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,949.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 875 Transportation companies, Sakurajima Futo Kaisha ranks better than 61.94% on this metric.

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

Sakurajima Futo Kaisha's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円315 Mil. Sakurajima Futo Kaisha's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,054 Mil. Sakurajima Futo Kaisha's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,454 Mil. Sakurajima Futo Kaisha's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.94.

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 Sakurajima Futo Kaisha's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9353' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65   Med: 2.85   Max: 4.84
Current: 1.88

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sakurajima Futo Kaisha was 4.84. The lowest was 1.65. And the median was 2.85.

TSE:9353's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
61.94% of 875 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.58 vs TSE:9353: 1.88

Sakurajima Futo Kaisha  (TSE:9353) 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.


Sakurajima Futo Kaisha Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sakurajima Futo Kaisha Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sakurajima Futo Kaisha'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.

Sakurajima Futo Kaisha Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sakurajima Futo Kaisha Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Sakurajima Futo Kaisha Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.42 1.09 -4.54 0.94 2.45

Sakurajima Futo Kaisha Debt-to-EBITDA Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Sakurajima Futo Kaisha'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.


Sakurajima Futo Kaisha Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Sakurajima Futo Kaisha's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sakurajima Futo Kaisha Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sakurajima Futo Kaisha'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
=(314.52 + 1054.113) / 832.032
=1.64

Sakurajima Futo Kaisha'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
=(314.52 + 1054.113) / 1454.404
=0.94

* 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.

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What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.94 mean?
Sakurajima Futo Kaisha (TSE:9353) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.94 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 Sakurajima Futo Kaisha. This is 67% below median its historical median of 2.85. Over the past decade, Sakurajima Futo Kaisha's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.65 to 4.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Sakurajima Futo Kaisha ranks #333 out of 875 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Sakurajima Futo Kaisha's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sakurajima Futo Kaisha's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.94 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 2.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 4.84. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. Sakurajima Futo Kaisha's value of 0.94 is 63.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sakurajima Futo Kaisha ranks #333 out of 875 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sakurajima Futo Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sakurajima Futo Kaisha's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Sakurajima Futo Kaisha ranks #333 out of 875 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Sakurajima Futo Kaisha in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. Sakurajima Futo Kaisha's value of 0.94 is 63.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Sakurajima Futo Kaisha's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.65 to 4.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.85 vs. the industry median of 2.58, Sakurajima Futo Kaisha 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 2.58, based on 875 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. Sakurajima Futo Kaisha's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.94 is 63.6% 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 Sakurajima Futo Kaisha. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sakurajima Futo Kaisha's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.94, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sakurajima Futo Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakurajima Futo Kaisha (TSE:9353) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,949.96, compared to a current price of 円2,979.00 — trading 52.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.94, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 2.85 and 63.6% below the Transportation industry median of 2.58. Sakurajima Futo Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Sakurajima Futo Kaisha (TSE:9353), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.94 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 Sakurajima Futo Kaisha (TSE:9353) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakurajima Futo Kaisha stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,979.00 is trading 52.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,949.96. GuruFocus considers Sakurajima Futo Kaisha to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9353:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.94 (67% below median its 10-year median of 2.85)
  • GF Value™: 円1,949.96 vs. price of 円2,979.00 (52.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.6% below the Transportation median (#333 of 875)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9353 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sakurajima Futo Kaisha Business Description

Address Osaka Konohana-ku, Plum-Cho 1-1-11, Osaka-shi, Osaka, JPN, 554-0032
Sakurajima Futo Kaisha Ltd is engaged in the port transportation business in Japan. It is involved in handling cargo, such as coal, coke, raw salt, soda ash, alloyed iron, other minerals, etc.; liquid cargo, including petroleum products and petrochemicals; and frozen and refrigerated products comprising frozen food, chilled food, dry goods, etc. The company also provides barge transportation, warehousing, cargo usage transportation, and customs clearing services.
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