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ITmediaTSE:2148 +0.75%59 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 400% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:2148 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,634.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 Media - Diversified companies, ITmedia ranks better than 89.41% 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 ITmedia's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2148'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.15
Current: 0.11
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of ITmedia was 0.15. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.02.
TSE:2148's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 89.41% of 680
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.59
vs TSE:2148: 0.11
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.
ITmedia Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
ITmedia Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ITmedia'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.
TSE:2148 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, ITmedia'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.
ITmedia Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ITmedia's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ITmedia'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.
ITmedia (TSE:2148) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.10 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 ITmedia. This is 400% above median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, ITmedia ranks #72 out of 680 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is ITmedia's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
ITmedia's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.10 is 400% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. ITmedia's value of 0.10 is 93.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ITmedia ranks #72 out of 680 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ITmedia has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ITmedia's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ITmedia ranks #72 out of 680 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places ITmedia in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. ITmedia's value of 0.10 is 93.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 1.59, ITmedia 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.59, based on 680 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. ITmedia's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.10 is 93.7% 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 ITmedia. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ITmedia's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10, which is 400% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ITmedia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITmedia (TSE:2148) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,634.21, compared to a current price of 円1,211.00 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10, which is 400% above median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 93.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.59. ITmedia's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 ITmedia (TSE:2148), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.10 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 ITmedia (TSE:2148) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITmedia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,211.00 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,634.21.
GuruFocus considers ITmedia to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2148:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.10 (400% above median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: 円1,634.21 vs. price of 円1,211.00 (25.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#72 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2148 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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