Saylor Advertising (TSE:2156) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.59 (As of Mar. 2026) — 74% Below Median

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TSE:2156 Saylor Advertising Inc TSE:2156
45 GF Score
Price 円274.00
GF Value 円281.24
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Saylor Advertising Debt-to-EBITDA?

Saylor Advertising TSE:2156 -0.72% 45 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 6.17. GuruFocus rates TSE:2156 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of 円281.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 Media - Diversified companies, Saylor Advertising ranks worse than 90.44% on this metric.

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

Saylor Advertising's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円96 Mil. Saylor Advertising's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円362 Mil. Saylor Advertising's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円287 Mil. Saylor Advertising's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.59.

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 Saylor Advertising's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2156' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.21   Med: 6.17   Max: 16.32
Current: 10.2

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Saylor Advertising was 16.32. The lowest was -22.21. And the median was 6.17.

TSE:2156's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
90.44% of 680 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.59 vs TSE:2156: 10.20

Saylor Advertising  (TSE:2156) 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.


Saylor Advertising Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Saylor Advertising Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saylor Advertising'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.

Saylor Advertising Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Saylor Advertising Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Saylor Advertising 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 2.16 -1.53 1.03 -3.19 1.59

TSE:2156 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Saylor Advertising'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.


Saylor Advertising Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Saylor Advertising's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saylor Advertising's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Saylor Advertising Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Saylor Advertising'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
=(95.597 + 361.61) / 44.843
=10.20

Saylor Advertising'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
=(95.597 + 361.61) / 287.382
=1.59

* 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 1.59 mean?
Saylor Advertising (TSE:2156) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59 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 Saylor Advertising. This is 74% below median its historical median of 6.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Saylor Advertising ranks #615 out of 680 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 90.4%.
Is Saylor Advertising's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Saylor Advertising's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 6.17. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. Saylor Advertising's value of 1.59 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saylor Advertising ranks #615 out of 680 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saylor Advertising has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saylor Advertising's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Saylor Advertising ranks #615 out of 680 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Saylor Advertising in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. Saylor Advertising's value of 1.59 is 0% at this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.17 vs. the industry median of 1.59, Saylor Advertising has consistently been at 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. Saylor Advertising's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.59 is 0% at 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 Saylor Advertising. 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. Saylor Advertising's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 6.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saylor Advertising stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saylor Advertising (TSE:2156) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円281.24, compared to a current price of 円274.00 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 6.17 and 0% at the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.59. Saylor Advertising's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 Saylor Advertising (TSE:2156), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 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 Saylor Advertising (TSE:2156) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saylor Advertising stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円274.00 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円281.24. GuruFocus considers Saylor Advertising to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2156:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.59 (74% below median its 10-year median of 6.17)
  • GF Value™: 円281.24 vs. price of 円274.00 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Media - Diversified median (#615 of 680)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2156 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saylor Advertising Business Description

Address No. 7 No. 20 2-chome Ogimachi, Takamatsu, JPN, 7608502
Saylor Advertising Inc is engaged in the provision of planning, drafting, filing, and production of advertisements through media, such as television, radio, newspaper, and magazine. It is also engaged in sales promotion and Internet-related advertisements, as well as the publication of magazines.
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