Subaru Co (TSE:9778) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.27 (As of Feb. 2026) — 78% Below Median

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TSE:9778 Subaru Co Ltd TSE:9778
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What is Subaru Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Subaru Co TSE:9778 51 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.27 as of Feb. 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 5.78. GuruFocus rates TSE:9778 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円6,707.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 188 Education companies, Subaru Co ranks worse than 88.3% on this metric.

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

Subaru Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円545 Mil. Subaru Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,053 Mil. Subaru Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,264 Mil. Subaru Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.26.

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

TSE:9778' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.41   Med: 5.78   Max: 7.63
Current: 6.19

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Subaru Co was 7.63. The lowest was 3.41. And the median was 5.78.

TSE:9778's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
88.3% of 188 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.55 vs TSE:9778: 6.19

Subaru Co  (TSE:9778) 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.


Subaru Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Subaru Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Subaru 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.

Subaru Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Subaru Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.48 3.41 6.76 7.41 6.83

Subaru Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 -3.77 2.72 -2.85 1.27 -3.49

TSE:9778 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Subaru 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.


Subaru Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Subaru Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Subaru Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Subaru Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year 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
=(545.374 + 1052.573) / 234.099
=6.83

Subaru 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
=(545.374 + 1052.573) / 1263.572
=1.26

* 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 1.27 mean?
Subaru Co (TSE:9778) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.27 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 Subaru Co. This is 78% below median its historical median of 5.78. Over the past decade, Subaru Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.41 to 7.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Subaru Co ranks #166 out of 188 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 88.3%.
Is Subaru Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Subaru Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.27 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 5.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.41 to a high of 7.63. The Education industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.55. Subaru Co's value of 1.27 is 18.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Subaru Co ranks #166 out of 188 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Subaru Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Subaru Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Subaru Co ranks #166 out of 188 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Subaru Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.55. Subaru Co's value of 1.27 is 18.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Subaru Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.41 to 7.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.78 vs. the industry median of 1.55, Subaru 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 Education company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 1.55, based on 188 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. Subaru Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.27 is 18.1% 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 Subaru Co. For the Education industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Subaru Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.27, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 5.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Subaru Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Subaru Co (TSE:9778) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円6,707.73, compared to a current price of 円5,500.00 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.27, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 5.78 and 18.1% below the Education industry median of 1.55. Subaru Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Subaru Co (TSE:9778), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.27 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 Subaru Co (TSE:9778) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Subaru Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円5,500.00 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円6,707.73. GuruFocus considers Subaru Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9778:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.27 (78% below median its 10-year median of 5.78)
  • GF Value™: 円6,707.73 vs. price of 円5,500.00 (18% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.1% below the Education median (#166 of 188)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9778 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Subaru Co Business Description

Address No. 9, No. 1, Kajiya-cho, Kagoshima, JPN, 892-0846
Subaru Co Ltd operates cram schools and provides academic tutoring and exam preparation services for kindergarten, elementary, and junior high school students. It also evaluates the academic achievement of the students using computer programs. It also conducts various mimetic tests such as All Kyushu mimetic tests, all Kyushu scholastic tests, trial undertaking, and other.
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