MSnsulting Co (TSE:6555) Debt-to-EBITDA : 8.00 (As of May. 2026) — 1678% Above Median

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TSE:6555 MS & Consulting Co Ltd TSE:6555
85 GF Score
Price 円424.00
GF Value 円503.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is MSnsulting Co Debt-to-EBITDA?

MSnsulting Co TSE:6555 +0.24% 85 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.00 as of May. 2026, which is 1678% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates TSE:6555 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円503.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,721 Software companies, MSnsulting Co ranks better than 65.54% on this metric.

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

MSnsulting Co's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円147 Mil. MSnsulting Co's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円0 Mil. MSnsulting Co's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円18 Mil. MSnsulting Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 8.00.

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

TSE:6555' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.07   Med: 0.45   Max: 0.89
Current: 0.49

During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of MSnsulting Co was 0.89. The lowest was -2.07. And the median was 0.45.

TSE:6555's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
65.54% of 1721 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs TSE:6555: 0.49

MSnsulting Co  (TSE:6555) 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.


MSnsulting Co Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


MSnsulting Co Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MSnsulting 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.

MSnsulting Co Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

MSnsulting Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.69 0.32 0.70 -1.59 0.73

MSnsulting Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 -1.05 0.27 0.40 2.69 8.00

TSE:6555 vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, MSnsulting 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.


MSnsulting Co Debt-to-EBITDA vs Software Industry

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

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


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MSnsulting Co Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

MSnsulting Co's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(182.77 + 3.526) / 253.716
=0.73

MSnsulting Co's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(147.193 + 0.39) / 18.452
=8.00

* 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 (May. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.00 mean?
MSnsulting Co (TSE:6555) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.00 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on MSnsulting Co. This is 1678% above median its historical median of 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, MSnsulting Co ranks #593 out of 1721 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is MSnsulting Co's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
MSnsulting Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.00 is 1678% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. The Software industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98. MSnsulting Co's value of 8.00 is 716.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MSnsulting Co ranks #593 out of 1721 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MSnsulting Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSnsulting Co's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, MSnsulting Co ranks #593 out of 1721 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts MSnsulting Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.98. MSnsulting Co's value of 8.00 is 716.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.98, MSnsulting 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 1,721 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. MSnsulting Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.00 is 716.3% 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 MSnsulting 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. MSnsulting Co's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.00, which is 1678% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MSnsulting Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSnsulting Co (TSE:6555) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円503.74, compared to a current price of 円424.00 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.00, which is 1678% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 716.3% above the Software industry median of 0.98. MSnsulting Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 MSnsulting Co (TSE:6555), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.00 as of May. 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 MSnsulting Co (TSE:6555) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSnsulting Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円424.00 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円503.74. GuruFocus considers MSnsulting Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6555:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 8.00 (1678% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
  • GF Value™: 円503.74 vs. price of 円424.00 (15.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 716.3% above the Software median (#593 of 1721)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6555 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MSnsulting Co Business Description

Address 4-9 Kodenmacho, Nihonbashi Kodenmacho Shin-Nihonbashi Building, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0001
MS & Consulting Co Ltd is a marketing research company. It is engaged in the business research and consulting focusing on the restaurant, retail shops, and service sector. It provides research work and management consulting. Its other services include survey and group interview activities.
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