Zeta (TSE:6031) Debt-to-EBITDA : 3.18 (As of Jun. 2026)

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TSE:6031 Zeta Inc TSE:6031
35 GF Score
Price 円270.00
GF Value 円437.23
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Zeta Debt-to-EBITDA?

Zeta TSE:6031 -3.57% 35 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.18 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6031 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of 円437.23 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,727 Software companies, Zeta ranks worse than 86.62% on this metric.

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

Zeta's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円628 Mil. Zeta's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,342 Mil. Zeta's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円620 Mil. Zeta's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.18.

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

TSE:6031' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.9   Med: 0   Max: 5.24
Current: 5.24

During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Zeta was 5.24. The lowest was -0.90. And the median was 0.00.

TSE:6031's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
86.62% of 1727 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs TSE:6031: 5.24

Zeta  (TSE:6031) 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.


Zeta Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Zeta Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zeta'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.

Zeta Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Zeta Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -0.46 -0.90 2.60 1.77

Zeta 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 1.56 -6.18 1.28 -9.86 3.18

TSE:6031 vs MSFT, PLTR, ORCL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Zeta'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.


Zeta Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Zeta's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Zeta Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Zeta's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(362.319 + 661.177) / 577.682
=1.77

Zeta's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter 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
=(628.057 + 1342.157) / 620.244
=3.18

* 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 (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.18 mean?
Zeta (TSE:6031) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.18 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Zeta. According to the industry distribution chart, Zeta ranks #1496 out of 1727 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Zeta's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Zeta's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.18. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.99. Zeta's value of 3.18 is 221.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zeta ranks #1496 out of 1727 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zeta has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zeta's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MSFT and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Zeta ranks #1496 out of 1727 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Zeta in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.99. Zeta's value of 3.18 is 221.2% above this benchmark. 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 0.99, based on 1,727 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. Zeta's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.18 is 221.2% 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 Zeta. For the Software industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zeta's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zeta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zeta (TSE:6031) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円437.23, compared to a current price of 円270.00 — trading 38.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.18 and 221.2% above the Software industry median of 0.99. Zeta's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Zeta (TSE:6031), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.18 as of Jun. 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 Zeta (TSE:6031) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zeta stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円270.00 is trading 38.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円437.23. GuruFocus considers Zeta to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6031:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.18
  • GF Value™: 円437.23 vs. price of 円270.00 (38.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 221.2% above the Software median (#1496 of 1727)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6031 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zeta Business Description

Address 2-11-22 Sangenjaya, Sun Towers Center Building, 17th floor, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 154-0024
Zeta Inc is a commerce and CX company that develops and sells EC curation, hashtags, reviews, EC product search, and OMO solutions.
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