Sakai Holdings Co (TSE:9446) Debt-to-EBITDA : 4.06 (As of Mar. 2026) — 52% Below Median

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TSE:9446 Sakai Holdings Co Ltd TSE:9446
70 GF Score
Price 円698.00
GF Value 円773.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sakai Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Sakai Holdings Co TSE:9446 +0.29% 70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 8.45. GuruFocus rates TSE:9446 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円773.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 304 Telecommunication Services companies, Sakai Holdings Co ranks worse than 75.66% on this metric.

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

Sakai Holdings Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,288 Mil. Sakai Holdings Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円6,998 Mil. Sakai Holdings Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,026 Mil. Sakai Holdings Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.06.

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

TSE:9446' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.84   Med: 8.45   Max: 14.25
Current: 3.84

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sakai Holdings Co was 14.25. The lowest was 3.84. And the median was 8.45.

TSE:9446's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
75.66% of 304 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.865 vs TSE:9446: 3.84

Sakai Holdings Co  (TSE:9446) 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.


Sakai Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Sakai Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sakai 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.

Sakai Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Sakai Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Sakai Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 -41.76 1.92 13.48 4.06 7.23

TSE:9446 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Sakai 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.


Sakai Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Sakai Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sakai Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Sakai Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(5104.184 + 7724.515) / 2639.316
=4.86

Sakai 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
=(5288.224 + 6997.756) / 3026.056
=4.06

* 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 4.06 mean?
Sakai Holdings Co (TSE:9446) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.06 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 Sakai Holdings Co. This is 52% below median its historical median of 8.45. Over the past decade, Sakai Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.84 to 14.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Sakai Holdings Co ranks #230 out of 304 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is Sakai Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sakai Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.06 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 8.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.84 to a high of 14.25. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.87. Sakai Holdings Co's value of 4.06 is 117.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sakai Holdings Co ranks #230 out of 304 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sakai Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sakai Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Sakai Holdings Co ranks #230 out of 304 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sakai Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.87. Sakai Holdings Co's value of 4.06 is 117.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Sakai Holdings Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.84 to 14.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.45 vs. the industry median of 1.87, Sakai Holdings Co 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.87, based on 304 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. Sakai Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 4.06 is 117.7% 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 Sakai Holdings Co. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sakai Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.06, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 8.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sakai Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakai Holdings Co (TSE:9446) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円773.08, compared to a current price of 円698.00 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.06, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 8.45 and 117.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.87. Sakai Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Sakai Holdings Co (TSE:9446), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.06 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 Sakai Holdings Co (TSE:9446) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakai Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円698.00 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円773.08. GuruFocus considers Sakai Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9446:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 4.06 (52% below median its 10-year median of 8.45)
  • GF Value™: 円773.08 vs. price of 円698.00 (9.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 117.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#230 of 304)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9446 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sakai Holdings Co Business Description

Address 5-21-20 Chiyoda, Nagoya, JPN
Sakai Holdings Co Ltd operates in the telecommunications industry. The company sells mobile phones and provides incidental services.
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