Uematsu Shokai Co (TSE:9914) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.12 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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TSE:9914 Uematsu Shokai Co Ltd TSE:9914
60 GF Score
Price 円748.00
GF Value 円997.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Uematsu Shokai Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Uematsu Shokai Co TSE:9914 +0.94% 60 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates TSE:9914 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of 円997.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 141 Industrial Distribution companies, Uematsu Shokai Co ranks better than 90.07% on this metric.

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

Uematsu Shokai Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円14 Mil. Uematsu Shokai Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円22 Mil. Uematsu Shokai Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円291 Mil. Uematsu Shokai Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.12.

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

TSE:9914' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 0.18   Max: 0.78
Current: 0.15

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Uematsu Shokai Co was 0.78. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.18.

TSE:9914's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
90.07% of 141 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 2.24 vs TSE:9914: 0.15

Uematsu Shokai Co  (TSE:9914) 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.


Uematsu Shokai Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Uematsu Shokai Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Uematsu Shokai 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.

Uematsu Shokai Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Uematsu Shokai 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 0.07 0.09 0.29 0.28 0.17

Uematsu Shokai Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSE:9914 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Uematsu Shokai 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.


Uematsu Shokai Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Uematsu Shokai Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Uematsu Shokai Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Uematsu Shokai 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
=(14.051 + 22.111) / 212.133
=0.17

Uematsu Shokai 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
=(14.051 + 22.111) / 291.004
=0.12

* 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 0.12 mean?
Uematsu Shokai Co (TSE:9914) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.12 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 Uematsu Shokai Co. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Uematsu Shokai Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.07 to 0.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Uematsu Shokai Co ranks #14 out of 141 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Uematsu Shokai Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Uematsu Shokai Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.12 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.78. The Industrial Distribution industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.24. Uematsu Shokai Co's value of 0.12 is 94.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Uematsu Shokai Co ranks #14 out of 141 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Uematsu Shokai Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Uematsu Shokai Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Uematsu Shokai Co ranks #14 out of 141 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Uematsu Shokai Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.24. Uematsu Shokai Co's value of 0.12 is 94.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Uematsu Shokai Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.07 to 0.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 2.24, Uematsu Shokai 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Distribution companies is 2.24, based on 141 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. Uematsu Shokai Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.12 is 94.6% 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 Uematsu Shokai Co. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Uematsu Shokai Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.12, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uematsu Shokai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uematsu Shokai Co (TSE:9914) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円997.68, compared to a current price of 円748.00 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.12, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 94.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 2.24. Uematsu Shokai Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Uematsu Shokai Co (TSE:9914), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.12 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 Uematsu Shokai Co (TSE:9914) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uematsu Shokai Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円748.00 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円997.68. GuruFocus considers Uematsu Shokai Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9914:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.12 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.18)
  • GF Value™: 円997.68 vs. price of 円748.00 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.6% below the Industrial Distribution median (#14 of 141)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9914 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Uematsu Shokai Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 9914:Japan
Address 3 -7- 5 Orishimachi ,Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai, JPN
Uematsu Shokai Co Ltd sells industrial machinery and machine tools. The company provides machine tools, machine tool accessories, industrial machinery, conductors, and environmental products. Its products include various field machine tools, such as electronic discharge machines, grinders, metalworking machinery, steel working machinery, and CAD/CAM products. The company operates in a single segment, selling machinery, tools, and industrial machinery and equipment.
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