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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 Def Consulting's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4833'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.77 Med: -0.07 Max: 2.5
Current: -0.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Def Consulting was 2.50. The lowest was -1.77. And the median was -0.07.
TSE:4833's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 833
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs TSE:4833: -0.02
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.
Def Consulting Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Def Consulting Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Def Consulting'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.
TSE:4833 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Def Consulting'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.
Def Consulting Debt-to-EBITDA vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Def Consulting's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Def Consulting's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
Def Consulting (TSE:4833) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.00 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 Def Consulting. According to the industry distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #999999 out of 833 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Def Consulting's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Def Consulting's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #999999 out of 833 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Def Consulting has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Def Consulting's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Def Consulting ranks #999999 out of 833 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Def Consulting in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67. 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 Business Services company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Business Services companies is 1.67, based on 833 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 Def Consulting. For the Business Services industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Def Consulting's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Def Consulting stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Def Consulting (TSE:4833) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円68.30, compared to a current price of 円44.00 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00. Def Consulting's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 Def Consulting (TSE:4833), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.00 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 Def Consulting (TSE:4833) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Def Consulting stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円44.00 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円68.30.
GuruFocus considers Def Consulting to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4833:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.00
GF Value™: 円68.30 vs. price of 円44.00 (35.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4833 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Def Consulting Inc is a strategic advisory firm specializing in business transformation, digital innovation, and operational efficiency. The company partners with organizations across industries to deliver tailored solutions that drive growth and competitiveness using consultants combined with deep industry knowledge and cutting-edge methodologies to solve complex business challenges.
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