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Shochiku CoTSE:9601 +1.29%76 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.96 as of Feb. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 6.74. GuruFocus rates TSE:9601 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円12,666.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 686 Media - Diversified companies, Shochiku Co ranks worse than 82.22% 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 Shochiku Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9601'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.33 Med: 6.74 Max: 24.4
Current: 6.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Shochiku Co was 24.40. The lowest was -15.33. And the median was 6.74.
TSE:9601's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 82.22% of 686
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.595
vs TSE:9601: 6.21
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.
Shochiku Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Shochiku Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shochiku 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.
TSE:9601 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Shochiku 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.
Shochiku Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Shochiku Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shochiku Co'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 (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.
Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.96 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Shochiku Co. This is 56% below median its historical median of 6.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #564 out of 686 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 82.2%.
Is Shochiku Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Shochiku Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.96 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 6.74. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Shochiku Co's value of 2.96 is 85.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #564 out of 686 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shochiku Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shochiku Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Shochiku Co ranks #564 out of 686 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Shochiku Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60. Shochiku Co's value of 2.96 is 85.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.74 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Shochiku 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.60, based on 686 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. Shochiku Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.96 is 85.6% 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 Shochiku Co. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shochiku Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.96, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 6.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shochiku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円12,666.75, compared to a current price of 円11,030.00 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.96, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 6.74 and 85.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.60. Shochiku Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Shochiku Co (TSE:9601), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.96 as of Feb. 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 Shochiku Co (TSE:9601) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shochiku Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円11,030.00 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円12,666.75.
GuruFocus considers Shochiku Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9601:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.96 (56% below median its 10-year median of 6.74)
GF Value™: 円12,666.75 vs. price of 円11,030.00 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#564 of 686)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9601 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shochiku Co Ltd is a diversified media company that mainly operates in the film and production industry. The company has three business segments, which include Video-related business, theater business, and real estate business. The Video-related business includes the production, sale, distribution, and exhibition of theatrical films, the production and sale of television films, and BS/CS broadcasting. The theatre segment includes planning, production, and staging of theatrical performances, as well as the placement of actors and talents, and dance. The real estate business segment owns and leases development properties. The other business largely focuses on merchandise sales. The company earns the vast majority of its revenue in Japan.
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