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United ArrowsUARWF 84 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.31 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates UARWF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.59. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Retail - Cyclical companies, United Arrows ranks better than 89.23% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
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 United Arrows's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
UARWF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88 Med: 0.3 Max: 2.41
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of United Arrows was 2.41. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was 0.30.
UARWF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 89.23% of 910
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.27
vs UARWF: 0.44
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.
United Arrows Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
United Arrows Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Arrows'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.
UARWF vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, United Arrows'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.
United Arrows Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, United Arrows's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Arrows's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
United Arrows (UARWF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.31 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on United Arrows. This is near median its historical median of 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, United Arrows ranks #98 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is United Arrows' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
United Arrows' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.31 is near median its 10-year median of 0.30. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27. United Arrows' value of 0.31 is 86.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Arrows ranks #98 out of 910 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Arrows has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Arrows' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, United Arrows ranks #98 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places United Arrows in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27. United Arrows' value of 0.31 is 86.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 2.27, United Arrows 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 2.27, 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. United Arrows's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.31 is 86.3% 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 United Arrows. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Arrows's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.31, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Arrows stock overvalued right now?
United Arrows (UARWF) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.31. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.59, compared to a current price of $17.11 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.31, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 86.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.27. United Arrows' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 United Arrows (UARWF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.31 as of Jun. 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 United Arrows (UARWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Arrows stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.11 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.59.
Key valuation signals for UARWF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.31 (near median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: $16.59 vs. price of $17.11 (3.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#98 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UARWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Arrows Ltd operates retail stores that primarily sell clothing, shoes, and accessories. Almost all the company's stores are located in Japan. United Arrows also has substantial online sales. The company's stores operate under many different brand names and sell both designer and private-label brands, which they procure both in Japan and internationally. United Arrows' biggest brands include United Arrows, Beauty and Youth, Green Label Relaxing, Chrome Hearts, Odette e Odile, Another Edition, and Jewel Changes.
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