Hatena Co (TSE:3930) Debt-to-EBITDA : -0.06 (As of Apr. 2026)

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TSE:3930 Hatena Co Ltd TSE:3930
68 GF Score
Price 円777.00
GF Value 円974.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Hatena Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Hatena Co TSE:3930 +0.13% 68 Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.06 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3930 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円974.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 302 Interactive Media companies, Hatena Co ranks worse than 331125.5% on this metric.

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

Hatena Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円250 Mil. Hatena Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円0 Mil. Hatena Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 円-4,424 Mil. Hatena Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -0.06.

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

TSE:3930' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.28   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -0.28

TSE:3930's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 302 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.66 vs TSE:3930: -0.28

Hatena Co  (TSE:3930) 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.


Hatena Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Hatena Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hatena 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.

Hatena Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Hatena Co Annual Data
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TSE:3930 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Hatena 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.


Hatena Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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Hatena Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

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

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(0 + 0) / 477.74
=0.00

Hatena Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(250 + 0) / -4424.072
=-0.06

* 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 (Apr. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.06 mean?
Hatena Co (TSE:3930) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of -0.06 as of Apr. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Hatena Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Hatena Co ranks #999999 out of 302 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is Hatena Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Hatena Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.06. Based on the distribution chart, Hatena Co ranks #999999 out of 302 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hatena Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hatena Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Hatena Co ranks #999999 out of 302 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Hatena Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.66. 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 0.66, based on 302 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 Hatena Co. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hatena Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hatena Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hatena Co (TSE:3930) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円974.35, compared to a current price of 円777.00 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.06. Hatena Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Hatena Co (TSE:3930), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is -0.06 as of Apr. 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 Hatena Co (TSE:3930) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hatena Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円777.00 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円974.35. GuruFocus considers Hatena Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3930:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: -0.06
  • GF Value™: 円974.35 vs. price of 円777.00 (20.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3930 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hatena Co Business Description

Address Takamiya-cho 206, Yubinbango, Kyoto Prefecture Oike Aino-cho HigashiIri, Oike building, 9th floor, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 604-0835
Hatena Co Ltd provides internet content platform services and content marketing services technology solutions. Its content platform services include the blog, bookmark services, and shared dictionary service.
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円777.00
Price
円974.35
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