Watt Mann Co (TSE:9927) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.22 (As of Mar. 2026) — 82% Below Median

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TSE:9927 Watt Mann Co Ltd TSE:9927
68 GF Score
Price 円963.00
GF Value 円871.95
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Watt Mann Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Watt Mann Co TSE:9927 68 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates TSE:9927 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円871.95. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Retail - Cyclical companies, Watt Mann Co ranks better than 94.07% on this metric.

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

Watt Mann Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円148 Mil. Watt Mann Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円12 Mil. Watt Mann Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円726 Mil. Watt Mann Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22.

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

TSE:9927' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 1.24   Max: 12.63
Current: 0.24

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Watt Mann Co was 12.63. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 1.24.

TSE:9927's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
94.07% of 910 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.28 vs TSE:9927: 0.24

Watt Mann Co  (TSE:9927) 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.


Watt Mann Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Watt Mann Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Watt Mann 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.

Watt Mann Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Watt Mann 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 2.16 1.02 0.67 0.69 0.24

Watt Mann Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.58 0.67 0.77 0.64 0.22

TSE:9927 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Watt Mann 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.


Watt Mann Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Watt Mann Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Watt Mann Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Watt Mann 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
=(147.719 + 11.951) / 659.867
=0.24

Watt Mann 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
=(147.719 + 11.951) / 726.042
=0.22

* 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 two times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.22 mean?
Watt Mann Co (TSE:9927) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.22 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 Watt Mann Co. This is 82% below median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, Watt Mann Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.24 to 12.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Watt Mann Co ranks #54 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is Watt Mann Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Watt Mann Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.22 is 82% below median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 12.63. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. Watt Mann Co's value of 0.22 is 90.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Watt Mann Co ranks #54 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Watt Mann Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Watt Mann Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Watt Mann Co ranks #54 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Watt Mann Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28. Watt Mann Co's value of 0.22 is 90.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Watt Mann Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.24 to 12.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 2.28, Watt Mann 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.28, based on 910 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. Watt Mann Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.22 is 90.4% 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 Watt Mann Co. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Watt Mann Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.22, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Watt Mann Co stock overvalued right now?
Watt Mann Co (TSE:9927) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.22. The stock's GF Value™ is 円871.95, compared to a current price of 円963.00 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.22, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 90.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.28. Watt Mann Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Watt Mann Co (TSE:9927), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.22 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 Watt Mann Co (TSE:9927) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Watt Mann Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円963.00 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円871.95.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9927:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.22 (82% below median its 10-year median of 1.24)
  • GF Value™: 円871.95 vs. price of 円963.00 (10.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#54 of 910)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9927 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Watt Mann Co Business Description

Address 1-27-13, Honcho Tsurugamine, Asahi ku, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, JPN, 241 0021
Watt Mann Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in operating a chain of retail stores offering second-hand products. It is engaged in the sale and purchase of brand products and accessories, furniture, interior products, clothing, sports products CDs, DVDs, videos and game software, among others. The company deals in three product categories, including clothing, consumer electronics and books.
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