Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) Debt-to-EBITDA : 1.84 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:4436 Minkabu The Infonoid Co Ltd TSE:4436
68 GF Score
Price 円415.00
GF Value 円735.28
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Minkabu The Infonoid Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

Minkabu The Infonoid Co TSE:4436 -0.72% 68 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.84 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 2.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:4436 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円735.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Interactive Media companies, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks worse than 87.21% on this metric.

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

Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円7,496 Mil. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円20 Mil. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,095 Mil. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.84.

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

TSE:4436' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.97   Med: 2.02   Max: 110.47
Current: 4.72

During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Minkabu The Infonoid Co was 110.47. The lowest was -1.97. And the median was 2.02.

TSE:4436's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
87.21% of 305 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 0.66 vs TSE:4436: 4.72

Minkabu The Infonoid Co  (TSE:4436) 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.


Minkabu The Infonoid Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Minkabu The Infonoid Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Minkabu The Infonoid 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.

Minkabu The Infonoid Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Minkabu The Infonoid 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 0.97 3.45 110.47 -1.97 4.72

Minkabu The Infonoid Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 N/A 15.48 2.94 -8.91 1.84

TSE:4436 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Minkabu The Infonoid 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.


Minkabu The Infonoid Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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Minkabu The Infonoid Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Minkabu The Infonoid 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
=(7495.567 + 19.832) / 1592.444
=4.72

Minkabu The Infonoid 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
=(7495.567 + 19.832) / 4095.372
=1.84

* 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 1.84 mean?
Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.84 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co. This is near median its historical median of 2.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks #266 out of 305 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Minkabu The Infonoid Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.84 is near median its 10-year median of 2.02. The Interactive Media industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.66. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's value of 1.84 is 178.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks #266 out of 305 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Minkabu The Infonoid Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Minkabu The Infonoid Co ranks #266 out of 305 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Minkabu The Infonoid Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.66. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's value of 1.84 is 178.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.02 vs. the industry median of 0.66, Minkabu The Infonoid 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 0.66, based on 305 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. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.84 is 178.8% 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 Minkabu The Infonoid 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. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minkabu The Infonoid Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円735.28, compared to a current price of 円415.00 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.02 and 178.8% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.66. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.84 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minkabu The Infonoid Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円415.00 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円735.28. GuruFocus considers Minkabu The Infonoid Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4436:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.84 (near median its 10-year median of 2.02)
  • GF Value™: 円735.28 vs. price of 円415.00 (43.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 178.8% above the Interactive Media median (#266 of 305)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4436 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Minkabu The Infonoid Co Business Description

Address 1-9-1 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0021
Minkabu The Infonoid Co Ltd is engaged in the media and information solution services business. It operates through two primary segments: the Media Business and the Solutions Business. The Media Business centers on the Livedoor platform, offering both user- and professionally generated content through services such as Livedoor Blog, Livedoor News, MINKABU, and specialized media like Kstyle and MINKABU Choice. It earns revenue from advertising, paid services, and contracted production. The Solutions Business provides information solutions for financial institutions, including systems built with proprietary APIs and applications. It also manages Kabutan, a stock information service, generating income from setup fees, system development, and subscription-based services.
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