Nikken Kogaku Co (TSE:9767) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.17 (As of Mar. 2026) — 84% Below Median

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TSE:9767 Nikken Kogaku Co Ltd TSE:9767
73 GF Score
Price 円1,575.00
GF Value 円1,577.24
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Nikken Kogaku Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Nikken Kogaku Co TSE:9767 +1.35% 73 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% below its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates TSE:9767 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,577.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,410 Construction companies, Nikken Kogaku Co ranks better than 85.89% on this metric.

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

Nikken Kogaku Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円101 Mil. Nikken Kogaku Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円75 Mil. Nikken Kogaku Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,053 Mil. Nikken Kogaku Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17.

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

TSE:9767' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 1.06   Max: 19.1
Current: 0.29

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Nikken Kogaku Co was 19.10. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 1.06.

TSE:9767's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
85.89% of 1410 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.1 vs TSE:9767: 0.29

Nikken Kogaku Co  (TSE:9767) 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.


Nikken Kogaku Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Nikken Kogaku Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nikken Kogaku 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.

Nikken Kogaku Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Nikken Kogaku Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.65 1.25 0.87 0.59 0.29

Nikken Kogaku Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 N/A 2.20 0.50 0.27 0.17

TSE:9767 vs TT, JCI, CARR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Nikken Kogaku 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.


Nikken Kogaku Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Nikken Kogaku Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Nikken Kogaku 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
=(101.388 + 75.159) / 601.984
=0.29

Nikken Kogaku 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
=(101.388 + 75.159) / 1053.412
=0.17

* 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 0.17 mean?
Nikken Kogaku Co (TSE:9767) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.17 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 Nikken Kogaku Co. This is 84% below median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Nikken Kogaku Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.29 to 19.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Nikken Kogaku Co ranks #199 out of 1410 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Nikken Kogaku Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Nikken Kogaku Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.17 is 84% below median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 19.10. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. Nikken Kogaku Co's value of 0.17 is 91.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nikken Kogaku Co ranks #199 out of 1410 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nikken Kogaku Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nikken Kogaku Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Nikken Kogaku Co ranks #199 out of 1410 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Nikken Kogaku Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10. Nikken Kogaku Co's value of 0.17 is 91.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Nikken Kogaku Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.29 to 19.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Nikken Kogaku 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 a Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.10, based on 1,410 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. Nikken Kogaku Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.17 is 91.9% 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 Nikken Kogaku Co. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nikken Kogaku Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.17, which is 84% below median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nikken Kogaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nikken Kogaku Co (TSE:9767) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,577.24, compared to a current price of 円1,575.00 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.17, which is 84% below median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 91.9% below the Construction industry median of 2.10. Nikken Kogaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Nikken Kogaku Co (TSE:9767), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.17 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 Nikken Kogaku Co (TSE:9767) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nikken Kogaku Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,575.00 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,577.24. GuruFocus considers Nikken Kogaku Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9767:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.17 (84% below median its 10-year median of 1.06)
  • GF Value™: 円1,577.24 vs. price of 円1,575.00 (0.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 91.9% below the Construction median (#199 of 1410)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9767 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nikken Kogaku Co Business Description

Address 17th Floor, Nittochi Nishishinjuku Building, 6-10-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 160-0023
Nikken Kogaku Co Ltd develops a wide range of products and construction methods such as wave-blocking block, revetment block, natural stone construction method, and other civil engineering products. It primarily serves to the ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism; local governments, construction companies, and construction consultants across Japan.
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