Socialwire Co (TSE:3929) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.91 (As of Mar. 2026) — 52% Below Median

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TSE:3929 Socialwire Co Ltd TSE:3929
52 GF Score
Price 円243.00
GF Value 円146.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Socialwire Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Socialwire Co TSE:3929 +1.25% 52 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.91 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 1.91. GuruFocus rates TSE:3929 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of 円146.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 696 Media - Diversified companies, Socialwire Co ranks worse than 66.67% on this metric.

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

Socialwire Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円195 Mil. Socialwire Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円642 Mil. Socialwire Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円922 Mil. Socialwire Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.91.

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

TSE:3929' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.78   Med: 1.91   Max: 5.86
Current: 3.03

During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Socialwire Co was 5.86. The lowest was -8.78. And the median was 1.91.

TSE:3929's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
66.67% of 696 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.59 vs TSE:3929: 3.03

Socialwire Co  (TSE:3929) 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.


Socialwire Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Socialwire Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Socialwire 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.

Socialwire Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Socialwire Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.79 -8.78 2.85 0.57 2.13

Socialwire Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.25 1.57 7.39 0.91 13.08

TSE:3929 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Socialwire 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.


Socialwire Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


TSE:3929
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Socialwire Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Socialwire Co'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
=(195.372 + 641.618) / 392.501
=2.13

Socialwire Co'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
=(195.372 + 641.618) / 922.104
=0.91

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.91 mean?
Socialwire Co (TSE:3929) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.91 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 Socialwire Co. This is 52% below median its historical median of 1.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Socialwire Co ranks #464 out of 696 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Socialwire Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Socialwire Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.91 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 1.91. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. Socialwire Co's value of 0.91 is 42.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Socialwire Co ranks #464 out of 696 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Socialwire Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Socialwire Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Socialwire Co ranks #464 out of 696 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Socialwire Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. Socialwire Co's value of 0.91 is 42.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.91 vs. the industry median of 1.59, Socialwire Co 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 696 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. Socialwire Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.91 is 42.8% 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 Socialwire Co. 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. Socialwire Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.91, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Socialwire Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socialwire Co (TSE:3929) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円146.92, compared to a current price of 円243.00 — trading 65.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.91, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 1.91 and 42.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.59. Socialwire Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Socialwire Co (TSE:3929), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.91 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 Socialwire Co (TSE:3929) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socialwire Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円243.00 is trading 65.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円146.92. GuruFocus considers Socialwire Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3929:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.91 (52% below median its 10-year median of 1.91)
  • GF Value™: 円146.92 vs. price of 円243.00 (65.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#464 of 696)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3929 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Socialwire Co Business Description

Address Forecast Shinjuku South Shinjuku, 4-chome Shinjuku 4-chome, Tokyo, JPN
Socialwire Co Ltd is engaged in news wire and incubation business. It provides news release distribution and media clippings to companies and government agencies and organizations, and distribution media of press releases documents related to business. It also operates press release delivery agency service.
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