Tokyo Communications Group (TSE:7359) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.25 (As of Dec. 2025) — 91% Below Median

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TSE:7359 Tokyo Communications Group Inc TSE:7359
65 GF Score
Price 円258.00
GF Value 円495.87
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Tokyo Communications Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

Tokyo Communications Group TSE:7359 -3.73% 65 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.25 as of Dec. 2025, which is 91% below its 10-year median of 2.71. GuruFocus rates TSE:7359 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円495.87 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 Media - Diversified companies, Tokyo Communications Group ranks better than 50.74% on this metric.

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

Tokyo Communications Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円1,251 Mil. Tokyo Communications Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円420 Mil. Tokyo Communications Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円6,752 Mil. Tokyo Communications Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.25.

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 Tokyo Communications Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:7359' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.58   Med: 2.71   Max: 11.66
Current: 1.58

During the past 8 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Tokyo Communications Group was 11.66. The lowest was 1.58. And the median was 2.71.

TSE:7359's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
50.74% of 680 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.59 vs TSE:7359: 1.58

Tokyo Communications Group  (TSE:7359) 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.


Tokyo Communications Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Tokyo Communications Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tokyo Communications Group'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.

Tokyo Communications Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Tokyo Communications Group Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.71 7.55 2.71 11.66 1.58

Tokyo Communications Group Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 9.23 1.86 -0.45 0.25

TSE:7359 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Tokyo Communications Group'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.


Tokyo Communications Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Tokyo Communications Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tokyo Communications Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

Tokyo Communications Group's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1251.436 + 420.157) / 1055.277
=1.58

Tokyo Communications Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(1251.436 + 420.157) / 6752.456
=0.25

* 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 (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.25 mean?
Tokyo Communications Group (TSE:7359) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.25 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Tokyo Communications Group. This is 91% below median its historical median of 2.71. Over the past decade, Tokyo Communications Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.58 to 11.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Tokyo Communications Group ranks #335 out of 680 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is Tokyo Communications Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Tokyo Communications Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.25 is 91% below median its 10-year median of 2.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.58 to a high of 11.66. The Media - Diversified industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. Tokyo Communications Group's value of 0.25 is 84.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tokyo Communications Group ranks #335 out of 680 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tokyo Communications Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tokyo Communications Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Tokyo Communications Group ranks #335 out of 680 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Tokyo Communications Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.59. Tokyo Communications Group's value of 0.25 is 84.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Tokyo Communications Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.58 to 11.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.71 vs. the industry median of 1.59, Tokyo Communications Group 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 680 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. Tokyo Communications Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.25 is 84.3% 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 Tokyo Communications Group. 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. Tokyo Communications Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.25, which is 91% below median its own 10-year median of 2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tokyo Communications Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokyo Communications Group (TSE:7359) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円495.87, compared to a current price of 円258.00 — trading 48% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.25, which is 91% below median its 10-year median of 2.71 and 84.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.59. Tokyo Communications Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Tokyo Communications Group (TSE:7359), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.25 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Tokyo Communications Group (TSE:7359) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tokyo Communications Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円258.00 is trading 48% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円495.87. GuruFocus considers Tokyo Communications Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7359:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.25 (91% below median its 10-year median of 2.71)
  • GF Value™: 円495.87 vs. price of 円258.00 (48% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#335 of 680)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7359 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tokyo Communications Group Business Description

Address 2-1 Roppongi 3-chome, Minato-ku, 22nd Floor, Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower, Tokyo, JPN, 106-0032
Tokyo Communications Group Inc is an IT marketing company engaged in two main areas: the application business and the advertising agency business. In the app segment, the company develops smartphone apps that generate advertising revenue. The advertising agency business focuses on affiliate-based internet advertising. The company operates through two key segments: the Media Business and the Platform Business. The Media Business earns revenue from advertisers through media management, development of free smartphone apps, and ad product sales using ad tech. The Platform Business operates communication services, health tech apps, and messaging apps, following monthly subscription or pay-as-you-go models tailored to user needs and market demands.
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