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Hikari TsushinTSE:9435 +0.77%76 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.27 as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 4.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:9435 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円41,203.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 455 Conglomerates companies, Hikari Tsushin ranks worse than 69.45% 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 Hikari Tsushin's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9435'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.44 Med: 4.35 Max: 5.17
Current: 4.75
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Hikari Tsushin was 5.17. The lowest was 2.44. And the median was 4.35.
TSE:9435's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 69.45% of 455
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.71
vs TSE:9435: 4.75
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.
Hikari Tsushin Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Hikari Tsushin Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hikari Tsushin'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hikari Tsushin'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.
Hikari Tsushin Debt-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hikari Tsushin's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hikari Tsushin'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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Hikari Tsushin (TSE:9435) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.27 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hikari Tsushin. This is near median its historical median of 4.35. Over the past decade, Hikari Tsushin's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.44 to 5.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Hikari Tsushin ranks #316 out of 455 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Hikari Tsushin's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hikari Tsushin's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.27 is near median its 10-year median of 4.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.44 to a high of 5.17. The Conglomerates industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.71. Hikari Tsushin's value of 4.27 is 57.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hikari Tsushin ranks #316 out of 455 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hikari Tsushin has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hikari Tsushin's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hikari Tsushin ranks #316 out of 455 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hikari Tsushin in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.71. Hikari Tsushin's value of 4.27 is 57.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hikari Tsushin's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.44 to 5.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.35 vs. the industry median of 2.71, Hikari Tsushin 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 2.71, based on 455 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. Hikari Tsushin's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.27 is 57.6% 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 Hikari Tsushin. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hikari Tsushin's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hikari Tsushin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hikari Tsushin (TSE:9435) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円41,203.72, compared to a current price of 円40,740.00 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.35 and 57.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.71. Hikari Tsushin's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Hikari Tsushin (TSE:9435), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.27 as of Jun. 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 Hikari Tsushin (TSE:9435) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hikari Tsushin stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円40,740.00 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円41,203.72.
GuruFocus considers Hikari Tsushin to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9435:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.27 (near median its 10-year median of 4.35)
GF Value™: 円41,203.72 vs. price of 円40,740.00 (1.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.6% above the Conglomerates median (#316 of 455)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9435 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hikari Tsushin Inc operates as a holding company engaged in diversified businesses through seven segments: Electricity and Gas, Telecommunications, Beverages, Insurance, Finance, Solutions, and Agency Sales. The group provides electricity and gas supply, communication services, natural mineral water, non-life insurance, and warranty services, as well as financial services such as microfinance, industry-specific solution platforms, and agency sales of various products from telecommunications carriers and manufacturers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Electricity and Gas segment.
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