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Chuokeizai-Sha HoldingsTSE:9476 -0.81%55 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.45 as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 2.45. GuruFocus rates TSE:9476 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円538.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 688 Media - Diversified companies, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings ranks better than 65.7% 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 Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9476'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87 Med: 2.45 Max: 16.49
Current: 0.87
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings was 16.49. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 2.45.
TSE:9476's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 65.7% of 688
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.605
vs TSE:9476: 0.87
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.
Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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 Publishing subindustry, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings'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.
Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings (TSE:9476) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.45 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 Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings. This is 82% below median its historical median of 2.45. Over the past decade, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.87 to 16.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings ranks #236 out of 688 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.45 is 82% below median its 10-year median of 2.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 16.49. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61. Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' value of 0.45 is 72% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings ranks #236 out of 688 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings ranks #236 out of 688 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61. Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' value of 0.45 is 72% below this benchmark. Historically, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.87 to 16.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.45 vs. the industry median of 1.61, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.61, based on 688 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. Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.45 is 72% 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 Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.45, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings (TSE:9476) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円538.95, compared to a current price of 円979.00 — trading 81.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.45, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 2.45 and 72% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.61. Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings (TSE:9476), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.45 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 Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings (TSE:9476) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円979.00 is trading 81.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円538.95.
GuruFocus considers Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9476:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.45 (82% below median its 10-year median of 2.45)
GF Value™: 円538.95 vs. price of 円979.00 (81.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72% below the Media - Diversified median (#236 of 688)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9476 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chuokeizai-Sha Holdings Inc is a Japan-based company that engages in publishing books and magazines. Its portfolio comprises of books on subjects such as social science, economics, management, law, accounting, and tax.
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