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Digital GarageDLGEF 67 Debt-to-EBITDA is -80.80 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DLGEF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.89 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Software companies, Digital Garage ranks worse than 91.06% 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 Digital Garage's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
DLGEF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.92 Med: 2.45 Max: 7.85
Current: 7.85
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Digital Garage was 7.85. The lowest was -44.92. And the median was 2.45.
DLGEF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 91.06% of 1722
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.08
vs DLGEF: 7.85
Digital Garage (OTCPK:DLGEF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
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.
Digital Garage Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Digital Garage Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Digital Garage'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.
DLGEF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Digital Garage'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.
Digital Garage Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Digital Garage's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Digital Garage'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 (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Digital Garage (DLGEF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -80.80 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 Digital Garage. According to the industry distribution chart, Digital Garage ranks #1568 out of 1722 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 91.1%.
Is Digital Garage's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Digital Garage's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -80.80. Based on the distribution chart, Digital Garage ranks #1568 out of 1722 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Digital Garage has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Digital Garage's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Digital Garage ranks #1568 out of 1722 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Digital Garage in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.08. 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 Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 1.08, based on 1,722 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. 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 Digital Garage. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Digital Garage's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -80.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Digital Garage stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digital Garage (DLGEF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.89, compared to a current price of $14.28 — trading 50.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -80.80. Digital Garage's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 10 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 Digital Garage (DLGEF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -80.80 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 Digital Garage (DLGEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Digital Garage stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.28 is trading 50.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.89.
GuruFocus considers Digital Garage to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for DLGEF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: -80.80
GF Value™: $28.89 vs. price of $14.28 (50.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLGEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Digital Garage Inc integrates three technologies--information technology, marketing technology, and financial technology--into one solution that it provides to its business customers. The company operates three primary business segments. The incubation segment invests in and develops startups and new businesses. The marketing segment provides advertising and promotion solutions that reach consumers. The financial segment offers payment solutions to monetize Internet businesses. The marketing and financial segments provide most of the company's revenue. Digital Garage operates primarily in Japan.
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