Ohba Co (TSE:9765) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.93 (As of Feb. 2026) — 2342% Above Median

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TSE:9765 Ohba Co Ltd TSE:9765
83 GF Score
Price 円1,138.00
GF Value 円1,144.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ohba Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Ohba Co TSE:9765 +0.71% 83 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.93 as of Feb. 2026, which is 2342% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates TSE:9765 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,144.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,409 Construction companies, Ohba Co ranks worse than 54.86% on this metric.

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

Ohba Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円5,600 Mil. Ohba Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円0 Mil. Ohba Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,909 Mil. Ohba Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.93.

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

TSE:9765' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.12   Max: 2.53
Current: 2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Ohba Co was 2.53. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.12.

TSE:9765's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
54.86% of 1409 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.12 vs TSE:9765: 2.53

Ohba Co  (TSE:9765) 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.


Ohba Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ohba Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ohba 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.

Ohba Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

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TSE:9765 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ohba 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.


Ohba Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ohba Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ohba Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Ohba Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0 + 0) / 2212.239
=0.00

Ohba Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(5600 + 0) / 1908.596
=2.93

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.93 mean?
Ohba Co (TSE:9765) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.93 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 Ohba Co. This is 2342% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Ohba Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 2.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Ohba Co ranks #773 out of 1409 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is Ohba Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Ohba Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.93 is 2342% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 2.53. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Ohba Co's value of 2.93 is 38.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ohba Co ranks #773 out of 1409 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ohba Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ohba Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ohba Co ranks #773 out of 1409 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Ohba Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12. Ohba Co's value of 2.93 is 38.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Ohba Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.04 to 2.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Ohba 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 Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.12, based on 1,409 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. Ohba Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.93 is 38.2% 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 Ohba Co. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ohba Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.93, which is 2342% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ohba Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ohba Co (TSE:9765) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,144.81, compared to a current price of 円1,138.00 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.93, which is 2342% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 38.2% above the Construction industry median of 2.12. Ohba Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Ohba Co (TSE:9765), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.93 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 Ohba Co (TSE:9765) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ohba Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,138.00 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,144.81. GuruFocus considers Ohba Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9765:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.93 (2342% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
  • GF Value™: 円1,144.81 vs. price of 円1,138.00 (0.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.2% above the Construction median (#773 of 1409)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9765 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ohba Co Business Description

Address Kowa Hitotsubashi Building, 3-7-1 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 153-0042
Ohba Co Ltd is a civil engineering consultant company. Its services include land and air surveying, designing of parks and roads and development/redevelopment of the urban land.
83GF Score

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