DM Solutions Co (TSE:6549) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.78 (As of Mar. 2026) — 71% Below Median

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TSE:6549 DM Solutions Co Ltd TSE:6549
84 GF Score
Price 円1,057.00
GF Value 円963.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is DM Solutions Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

DM Solutions Co TSE:6549 -2.13% 84 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 2.65. GuruFocus rates TSE:6549 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円963.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 687 Media - Diversified companies, DM Solutions Co ranks better than 53.13% on this metric.

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

DM Solutions Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円548 Mil. DM Solutions Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,734 Mil. DM Solutions Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,940 Mil. DM Solutions Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.

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

TSE:6549' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97   Med: 2.65   Max: 10.15
Current: 1.46

During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of DM Solutions Co was 10.15. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 2.65.

TSE:6549's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
53.13% of 687 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.59 vs TSE:6549: 1.46

DM Solutions Co  (TSE:6549) 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.


DM Solutions Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


DM Solutions Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DM Solutions 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.

DM Solutions Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

DM Solutions Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-EBITDA
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DM Solutions Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 4.91 1.59 4.78 0.78 1.76

TSE:6549 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, DM Solutions 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.


DM Solutions Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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DM Solutions Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

DM Solutions 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
=(547.56 + 1733.72) / 1279.835
=1.78

DM Solutions 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
=(547.56 + 1733.72) / 2939.708
=0.78

* 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 0.78 mean?
DM Solutions Co (TSE:6549) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.78 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 DM Solutions Co. This is 71% below median its historical median of 2.65. Over the past decade, DM Solutions Co's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.97 to 10.15. According to the industry distribution chart, DM Solutions Co ranks #322 out of 687 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is DM Solutions Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
DM Solutions Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.78 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 2.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 10.15. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. DM Solutions Co's value of 0.78 is 50.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DM Solutions Co ranks #322 out of 687 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DM Solutions Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DM Solutions Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, DM Solutions Co ranks #322 out of 687 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts DM Solutions Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. DM Solutions Co's value of 0.78 is 50.9% below this benchmark. Historically, DM Solutions Co's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.97 to 10.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.65 vs. the industry median of 1.59, DM Solutions Co has consistently been below 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 1.59, based on 687 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. DM Solutions Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.78 is 50.9% below 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 DM Solutions Co. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DM Solutions Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.78, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 2.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DM Solutions Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DM Solutions Co (TSE:6549) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円963.21, compared to a current price of 円1,057.00 — trading 9.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.78, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 2.65 and 50.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.59. DM Solutions Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 DM Solutions Co (TSE:6549), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.78 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 DM Solutions Co (TSE:6549) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DM Solutions Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,057.00 is trading 9.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円963.21. GuruFocus considers DM Solutions Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6549:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.78 (71% below median its 10-year median of 2.65)
  • GF Value™: 円963.21 vs. price of 円1,057.00 (9.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.9% below the Media - Diversified median (#322 of 687)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6549 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DM Solutions Co Business Description

Address 1-1-3 Gotenyama, Tokyo Crystal Park Building 2nd Floor, Musashino, JPN, 180-0005
DM Solutions Co Ltd is a Japanese firm. It is a marketing company offering direct mailing services, search engine optimization, content marketing, and related services, logistics solutions, enclosed/bundled services, and graphic design and printing services. The Company has three reportable segments: sales service, internet business, and apparel business. The direct mail business covers everything from direct mail planning to design, printing, enclosing, sealing, and delivery. The Internet business includes SEO, listing, ad placement, website production, and internet marketing consulting, vertical media services, etc The apparel business is the sales of clothing and other products through the EC site of a subsidiary. The firm generates key revenue from Direct mail planning business.
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