FreeBit Co (TSE:3843) Debt-to-EBITDA : 2.13 (As of Oct. 2025) — 41% Below Median

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TSE:3843 FreeBit Co Ltd TSE:3843
73 GF Score
Price 円1,786.00
GF Value 円1,505.99
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is FreeBit Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

FreeBit Co TSE:3843 +0.11% 73 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13 as of Oct. 2025, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 3.60. GuruFocus rates TSE:3843 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,505.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 296 Interactive Media companies, FreeBit Co ranks worse than 87.5% on this metric.

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

FreeBit Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 円5,905 Mil. FreeBit Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 円12,994 Mil. FreeBit Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 円8,867 Mil. FreeBit Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 2.13.

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

TSE:3843' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61   Med: 3.6   Max: 4.82
Current: 4.82

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of FreeBit Co was 4.82. The lowest was 1.61. And the median was 3.60.

TSE:3843's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
87.5% of 296 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.625 vs TSE:3843: 4.82

FreeBit Co  (TSE:3843) 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.


FreeBit Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


FreeBit Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FreeBit 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.

FreeBit Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

FreeBit Co Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.58 3.95 3.57 2.10 3.69

FreeBit Co Quarterly Data
Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25
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 3.31 N/A N/A 2.95 2.13

TSE:3843 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, FreeBit 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.


FreeBit Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, FreeBit Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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FreeBit Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

FreeBit Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(6135.464 + 15614.577) / 5889.76
=3.69

FreeBit Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(5905.425 + 12994.01) / 8866.756
=2.13

* 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 (Oct. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.13 mean?
FreeBit Co (TSE:3843) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.13 as of Oct. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on FreeBit Co. This is 41% below median its historical median of 3.60. Over the past decade, FreeBit Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.61 to 4.82. According to the industry distribution chart, FreeBit Co ranks #259 out of 296 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 87.5%.
Is FreeBit Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
FreeBit Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.13 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 3.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 4.82. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.63. FreeBit Co's value of 2.13 is 240.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FreeBit Co ranks #259 out of 296 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FreeBit Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FreeBit Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, FreeBit Co ranks #259 out of 296 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places FreeBit Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.63. FreeBit Co's value of 2.13 is 240.8% above this benchmark. Historically, FreeBit Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.61 to 4.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.60 vs. the industry median of 0.63, FreeBit Co has consistently been above 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Interactive Media companies is 0.63, based on 296 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. FreeBit Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.13 is 240.8% above 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 FreeBit Co. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FreeBit Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 3.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FreeBit Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreeBit Co (TSE:3843) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,505.99, compared to a current price of 円1,786.00 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 3.60 and 240.8% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.63. FreeBit Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 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 FreeBit Co (TSE:3843), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.13 as of Oct. 2025. 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 FreeBit Co (TSE:3843) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FreeBit Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,786.00 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,505.99. GuruFocus considers FreeBit Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3843:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.13 (41% below median its 10-year median of 3.60)
  • GF Value™: 円1,505.99 vs. price of 円1,786.00 (18.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 240.8% above the Interactive Media median (#259 of 296)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3843 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


FreeBit Co Business Description

Address 3-6 Maruyamacho, E Space Tower, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0044
FreeBit Co Ltd provides Internet-related services mainly to corporations and individuals, in areas such as development of core Internet technologies and the operation of large-scale systems. The group's reportable segments are 5G infrastructure support business, 5G lifestyle support business, and 5G DX support business for companies and creators. Maximum revenue is generated from the 5G lifestyle support business, which provides mobile communication services for individuals, internet connection services for individuals and collective housing, and company housing management services. The 5G infrastructure support business provides business support services for ISPs, MVNOs (MVNE), and corporations, and the 5G DX support business offers online marketing and ad technology-related services.
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