Saibu Gas Holdings Co (TSE:9536) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.15 (As of Mar. 2026) — 59% Below Median

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TSE:9536 Saibu Gas Holdings Co Ltd TSE:9536
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What is Saibu Gas Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Saibu Gas Holdings Co TSE:9536 +0.94% 43 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 7.66. GuruFocus rates TSE:9536 with a GF Score™ of 43/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Utilities - Regulated companies, Saibu Gas Holdings Co ranks worse than 82.63% on this metric.

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

Saibu Gas Holdings Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円46,010 Mil. Saibu Gas Holdings Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円201,679 Mil. Saibu Gas Holdings Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円78,724 Mil. Saibu Gas Holdings Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.15.

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

TSE:9536' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.8   Med: 7.66   Max: 10.34
Current: 7.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Saibu Gas Holdings Co was 10.34. The lowest was 5.80. And the median was 7.66.

TSE:9536's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
82.63% of 449 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.04 vs TSE:9536: 7.55

Saibu Gas Holdings Co  (TSE:9536) 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.


Saibu Gas Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Saibu Gas Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saibu Gas 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.

Saibu Gas Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Saibu Gas Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Saibu Gas 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 10.32 7.23 -15.29 3.15 7.76

TSE:9536 vs ATO, NI: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Saibu Gas 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.


Saibu Gas Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Saibu Gas Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Saibu Gas Holdings Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Saibu Gas 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
=(46010 + 201679) / 30294
=8.18

Saibu Gas 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
=(46010 + 201679) / 78724
=3.15

* 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 3.15 mean?
Saibu Gas Holdings Co (TSE:9536) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.15 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 Saibu Gas Holdings Co. This is 59% below median its historical median of 7.66. Over the past decade, Saibu Gas Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.80 to 10.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Saibu Gas Holdings Co ranks #371 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 82.6%.
Is Saibu Gas Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Saibu Gas Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.15 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 7.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.80 to a high of 10.34. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.04. Saibu Gas Holdings Co's value of 3.15 is 22% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saibu Gas Holdings Co ranks #371 out of 449 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saibu Gas Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saibu Gas Holdings Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Saibu Gas Holdings Co ranks #371 out of 449 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Saibu Gas Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.04. Saibu Gas Holdings Co's value of 3.15 is 22% below this benchmark. Historically, Saibu Gas Holdings Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.80 to 10.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.66 vs. the industry median of 4.04, Saibu Gas 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.04, based on 449 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. Saibu Gas Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.15 is 22% 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 Saibu Gas Holdings Co. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 4.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saibu Gas Holdings Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.15, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 7.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saibu Gas Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Saibu Gas Holdings Co (TSE:9536) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.15. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.15, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 7.66 and 22% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.04. Saibu Gas Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 8 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 Saibu Gas Holdings Co (TSE:9536), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.15 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.

Saibu Gas Holdings Co Business Description

Address 1-17-1 Chiyo Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, JPN
Saibu Gas Holdings Co Ltd is a Japanese natural gas utility that produces, supplies, and sells natural gas and petroleum products. The company segments its operations into gas, liquefied petroleum gas, real estate, and "other" business units. The company primarily distributes and sells natural gas and LPG in the Fukuoka and Kitakyushu areas in the northern part of the Japanese island of Kyushu. Saibu sells gas and liquefied natural gas products to a variety of utility and industrial customers through long-term agreements. The company also is involved in the heating, gas equipment, and photovoltaic power generation business through its other activities.
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