Japan Data Science Consortium Co (TSE:4418) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.49 (As of Mar. 2026) — 144% Above Median

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TSE:4418 Japan Data Science Consortium Co Ltd TSE:4418
79 GF Score
Price 円1,010.00
GF Value 円1,203.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Data Science Consortium Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Japan Data Science Consortium Co TSE:4418 79 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 144% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates TSE:4418 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,203.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,742 Software companies, Japan Data Science Consortium Co ranks better than 50.17% on this metric.

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

Japan Data Science Consortium Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円254 Mil. Japan Data Science Consortium Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円947 Mil. Japan Data Science Consortium Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円809 Mil. Japan Data Science Consortium Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.48.

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 Japan Data Science Consortium Co's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4418' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -85.71   Med: 0.61   Max: 2.16
Current: 0.98

During the past 7 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Japan Data Science Consortium Co was 2.16. The lowest was -85.71. And the median was 0.61.

TSE:4418's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
50.17% of 1742 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs TSE:4418: 0.98

Japan Data Science Consortium Co  (TSE:4418) 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.


Japan Data Science Consortium Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Japan Data Science Consortium Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Data Science Consortium 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.

Japan Data Science Consortium Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Japan Data Science Consortium Co Annual Data
Trend Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.18 -85.71 2.16 1.03

Japan Data Science Consortium Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 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 2.18 1.80 1.49 1.49 0.51

TSE:4418 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Japan Data Science Consortium 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.


Japan Data Science Consortium Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Japan Data Science Consortium Co's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Data Science Consortium Co's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


TSE:4418
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Japan Data Science Consortium Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Japan Data Science Consortium Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(254.436 + 883.138) / 1100.572
=1.03

Japan Data Science Consortium 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
=(254.436 + 946.747) / 808.96
=1.48

* 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 1.49 mean?
Japan Data Science Consortium Co (TSE:4418) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.49 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 Japan Data Science Consortium Co. This is 144% above median its historical median of 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Data Science Consortium Co ranks #868 out of 1742 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Japan Data Science Consortium Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Japan Data Science Consortium Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.49 is 144% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98. Japan Data Science Consortium Co's value of 1.49 is 52% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Data Science Consortium Co ranks #868 out of 1742 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Data Science Consortium Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Data Science Consortium Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Japan Data Science Consortium Co ranks #868 out of 1742 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Japan Data Science Consortium Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98. Japan Data Science Consortium Co's value of 1.49 is 52% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Japan Data Science Consortium 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 a Software company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Software companies is 0.98, based on 1,742 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. Japan Data Science Consortium Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.49 is 52% 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 Japan Data Science Consortium Co. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Data Science Consortium Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49, which is 144% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Data Science Consortium Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Data Science Consortium Co (TSE:4418) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,203.08, compared to a current price of 円1,010.00 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49, which is 144% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 52% above the Software industry median of 0.98. Japan Data Science Consortium Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Japan Data Science Consortium Co (TSE:4418), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.49 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 Japan Data Science Consortium Co (TSE:4418) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Data Science Consortium Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,010.00 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,203.08. GuruFocus considers Japan Data Science Consortium Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4418:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.49 (144% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
  • GF Value™: 円1,203.08 vs. price of 円1,010.00 (16% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52% above the Software median (#868 of 1742)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4418 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Data Science Consortium Co Business Description

Address 1-4-1 Koishikawa, 16th Floor, Sumitomo Fudosan Korakuen Building, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 113-0033
Website https://jdsc.ai
Japan Data Science Consortium Co Ltd is engaged in the Development of AI algorithm modules utilizing deep learning,AI license provision, and DX introduction system development / operation / maintenance.
79GF Score

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